Building the Future of Tech, Trades, and Manufacturing—Together
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seventhbridge
"It's all
about access."
Karima-Catherine Goundiam
Founder, Seventh Bridge
What We Do
Seventh Bridge is a nonprofit organization with a proven track record of empowering underrepresented people and SMEs while strengthening industries to be more inclusive, innovative, and sustainable. Founded in 2024 by KC Goundiam and guided by an experienced advisory board with expertise in industry, outreach, and business development, we collaborate with public and private sector partners to deliver real opportunities for underrepresented people and businesses while building stronger ecosystems across tech, trades, and manufacturing.
How We Do It
Our Pathways Programing
We connect people from underrepresented communities with education, mentorship, hands-on experiences, networking, and job opportunities in tech, trades, and manufacturing. Our programs help participants gain the skills, connections, and confidence they need to succeed and thrive at work.
Our Bridgeworks Programing
We support underrepresented entrepreneurs and SMEs to grow, gain visibility, and strengthen their place in the tech, trades, and manufacturing ecosystems. Through strategic partnerships, business development support, and access to networks, we help companies unlock opportunities, create jobs, and thrive in a competitive landscape.
Facts & Figures
We're Starting Strong
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Programs Delivered
Through our Equity in STEM and Pathways to Possibilities programs, we’ve delivered accessible hands-on learning, expert panels, mentorship, and networking opportunities to students and young adults across Ontario.
1227
Participants Empowered
From students to young adults, we’ve supported over 1,200 individuals in exploring educational and career pathways in STEM, automotive, and mobility sectors—creating meaningful connections and opening doors to future opportunities.
90%
From Underrepresented Communities
The vast majority of participants in our programs came from underrepresented communities and gained access to experiences and opportunities in STEM they may not have otherwise had.
What Our Partners Are Saying
“Pathways to Possibility has been a remarkable success, reaching over 800 participants and fostering impactful connections in the STEM and mobility sectors. As an industry partner, Automobility Enterprises is honored to have played a role in this initiative to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion in STEM.”
Rafal Bulgarski, Automobility Enterprises Inc.
