The Bridge Builder Collective

09/09/2026

🎉 We Were Featured on “What’s Right With Our Schools”! 💻🚀

We’re proud to share that The Bridge Builder Collective’s Summer Geek Squad Academy was featured on WDEF’s What’s Right With Our Schools! 🙌🏾

📺 Check out the full feature here:
https://www.wdef.com/whats-right-with-our-schools-geek-squad-academy/

Geek Squad Academy is all about creating opportunities for young people to explore technology, develop new skills, and see themselves as the innovators, creators, and technology leaders of tomorrow.

None of this would be possible without the organizations that believe in our mission and invest in opportunities for our youth.

🏆 Tech Champion Sponsors
⚡ Tennessee Valley Authority
💳 Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union
🥤 -Cola United

📚 Education Advocate Sponsor
⚡ EPB

🤝🏾 Community Supporter Sponsors
🏭 Shaw Industries Group, Inc.
🍪 McKee Foods Bakery Store
🎥 MKD Productions

To each of our sponsors: thank you for investing in our youth and helping us create opportunities that expose students to technology, innovation, and new possibilities.

And most importantly, thank you to our students and families for trusting us to be a part of their journey. 💙

We’re building bridges. We’re creating opportunities. And we’re preparing the next generation for what’s possible. 🌉💻🚀

Students from across the Tennessee Valley are learning tech skills, from computer coding to 3-D design. Best Buy is making sure the next generation is ready for a future in technology. The program is the focus of this week's What's Right With Our Schools.

09/01/2026

🎣 Navigators Gone Fishing! 🎣

Our Navigators recently enjoyed an unforgettable day filled with fishing, mentorship, laughter, and fellowship!

From learning how to bait hooks and cast their lines to practicing patience and celebrating each catch, our young men gained new skills while creating memories that will last far beyond the shoreline. Days like this remind us that meaningful mentorship often happens through shared experiences, genuine conversations, and simply spending quality time together.

A special thank-you to the National Wild Turkey Federation for providing the fishing poles, reels, supplies, and lunch. We also appreciate our mentors, volunteers, parents, and everyone who helped make this experience possible.

Check out our recap video to see our Navigators in action! 💜💛

07/25/2026

https://youtu.be/K3eCCiH3Xkk

🚀💻 Relive the excitement of our 2026 Geek Squad Academy!

The Bridge Builder Collective’s 2nd Annual Geek Squad Academy brought young people together for an unforgettable experience filled with technology, hands-on learning, creativity, teamwork, and new possibilities for their futures.

📸 Want to see more? Check the comments to view and download photos from this year’s academy!

An experience like this would not have been possible without the incredible sponsors and partners who believe in our mission and invest in the young people of our community.

💙 Special thanks to:

🏫 Brainerd High School
💻 Best Buy
⚡ Tennessee Valley Authority
🏦 Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union
🥤 Coca-Cola
💡 EPB
🏭 Shaw Industries Group, Inc.
🍪 McKee Foods Bakery Store
🎥 MKD Productions

Thank you to every student, parent, volunteer, instructor, sponsor, and community partner who helped make Year 2 such an incredible success!

We’re already looking forward to Year 3 of the Geek Squad Academy, coming in July 2027! 🎉

🚀 Take a look back at The Bridge Builder Collective’s 2nd Annual Ge...

07/02/2026

🚀 What an incredible start to Geek Squad Academy 2026! 🤖💻

Our students spent the day exploring Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Robotics, Coding, Engineering, and more through hands-on STEM experiences designed to inspire the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers.

🎥 Check out our Day 1 Recap Reel here: https://youtube.com/shorts/FfhFnDFOsIE?feature=share

If you enjoy what you see, we'd love your support! Like 👍, Comment 💬, Share 📲, and Subscribe 🔔 to help us reach even more students and families throughout our community.

Together, we're building brighter futures through STEM education! 💙

What an incredible two days of innovation, discovery, and inspirati...

06/15/2026

🚨 LAST CHANCE! 🚨

Registration for the 2026 Geek Squad Academy closes TODAY!

Don't miss this FREE opportunity for youth ages 10–18 to explore technology, STEM careers, leadership, and hands-on learning experiences with industry professionals.

📅 July 1–2, 2026
📍 Brainerd High School
💲 FREE

Register before midnight:
www.bridgebuildercollective.org/stem

Check out the impact from last year's Geek Squad Academy below and see why you don't want your student to miss this experience!



https://youtu.be/Js897p4t1Wk

In July 2025, The Bridge Builder Collective, in partnership with Ka...

06/11/2026

🚨 REGISTRATION CLOSES JUNE 15! 🚨

Don't miss your chance to attend the 2nd Annual Geek Squad Academy!

💻 FREE STEM Camp
📅 July 1-2, 2026
📍 Brainerd High School
👦👧 Ages 8-18
🍳 Breakfast & Lunch Included

Students will explore technology, STEM careers, hands-on activities, and more in this exciting two-day experience.

Register today before the deadline:
www.bridgebuildercollective.org/stem

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06/08/2026

🚨 Registration Closes June 15! 🚨

Don't miss your chance to register for the 2026 Geek Squad Academy!

💻 FREE STEM Camp
📅 July 1-2, 2026
📍 Brainerd High School
👦👧 Ages 10-18
🍳 Breakfast & Lunch Included

Students will explore technology, STEM careers, hands-on activities, and more!

Register today before the deadline:
www.bridgebuildercollective.org/stem

06/06/2026

🔥 TODAY'S THE DAY! 🔥

Come grab lunch and support the youth of The Bridge Builder Collective!

🐟 Fish Sandwiches – $10
🥤 Drinks – $2

📅 Today
⏰ 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 3810 Brainerd Road
Chattanooga, TN

Every purchase helps fund scholarships, mentoring programs, STEM education, workforce development, and community support initiatives for local youth.

Can't make it out today? You can still support our mission by making a donation at www.bridgebuildercollective.org/donate.

Bring your family, coworkers, church members, and friends. Stop by for a great meal and an even greater cause!

06/05/2026

🐟 FISH FRY FUNDRAISER TOMORROW! 🐟

Join The Bridge Builder Collective tomorrow for our Fish Fry Fundraiser and help support our youth mentoring, scholarship, STEM, and community programs!

📅 Saturday, June 6
⏰ 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

🍽️ Fish Sandwiches – $10
🥤 Drinks (Water & Soda) – $2

Every purchase helps us continue investing in young people through programs like Navigators Mentoring, Geek Squad Academy, Scholarships, and Community Support initiatives.

Bring your family, coworkers, church members, and friends. We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you tomorrow!

06/03/2026

💜 Meet the Navigators 💜

Behind every fundraiser, every event, and every opportunity are young men working to become leaders in their schools, homes, and communities.

The Navigators Mentoring Program provides mentorship, leadership development, community service opportunities, career exploration, financial literacy, and life skills that help prepare our students for success beyond the classroom.

This Saturday, when you purchase a Fish Fry plate, you're helping us continue that work.

🍽️ Navigators Fish Fry Fundraiser
📅 Saturday, June 6
⏰ 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 3810 Brainerd Road

Thank you for believing in our young men and investing in their future.