Starbridge was founded to empower students from traditionally disadvantaged backgrounds in lower socio-economic communities.
We aim to do this by providing early career exposure and facilitating success in job attainment, career progression, and life outcomes.
Our primary focus is on helping students achieve high-powered careers in fields such as consulting and finance.
We aim to collaborate with non-profit organizations and employers to achieve our mission through mentorship, networking opportunities, and career events.
What key issues are we addressing?
Individuals from low socioeconomic backgrounds lack the essential resources and face significant barriers in accessing career opportunities and professional growth opportunities, despite possessing the intelligence and potential.
HBR - “The Forgotten Dimension of Diversity”
“Any hopes we might have of addressing racial inequity in the workplace require a clear-eyed analysis of its root causes - and these are increasingly connected to social class.”
Individuals from lower social classes tend to have a lower career-related self-efficacy when it comes to professional aspirations.
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Socioeconomic barriers hinder professional development and career opportunities.
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Those from higher social class backgrounds tend to be more successful in developing career aspirations and are generally better prepared for the world of work due to access to resources.
60%
of racialized Canadians are in the bottom half of the distribution of family incomes, compared to 47% non-racialized families.
There are substantial income inequalities experienced by certain racialized communities.
71%
66%
Of Latin Americans, and…
Of Black or West Asian individuals were found in the bottom half of the distribution.
How are we addressing this issue?
Directly empowering students from lower socio-economic backgrounds narrows the gap, granting them easier access to crucial exposure, resources and networks. This support encompasses access to professional networks and enhanced confidence, competencies, and behaviours.
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