Bergen New Bridge Medical Center and Eastwick College Launch Strategic Workforce Partnership to Shape the Future of Healthcare in New Jersey
Transformative scholarship initiative creates a direct education-to-employment pipeline, advancing workforce development, economic opportunity, and community health
In a major step forward for healthcare workforce development in New Jersey, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center (BNBMC) and Eastwick College announced the launch of the Eastwick Scholarship Program, a strategic partnership designed to build a sustainable pipeline of healthcare professionals through aligned education, training, and career opportunity.
The initiative brings together one of New Jersey’s largest public hospitals and a leading career-focused educational institution to address growing workforce needs while expanding access to healthcare education.
“At Bergen New Bridge, we believe the future of healthcare depends on how we invest in people today,” said Deborah Visconi, President and CEO of Bergen New Bridge Medical Center. “By partnering with Eastwick College, we are creating real opportunity for students while strengthening the workforce our communities rely on.”
A Pipeline from Education to Employment
The Eastwick Scholarship Program is designed to reduce financial barriers for students pursuing healthcare careers while aligning education with real-world workforce demands.
Through the partnership:
- Eligible students will receive scholarship support to pursue healthcare-focused education at Eastwick College
- Students will gain exposure to clinical environments and career pathways connected to Bergen New Bridge Medical Center
- The program will help develop a skilled, diverse workforce prepared for high-demand healthcare roles
“This partnership with Bergen New Bridge connects education directly to opportunity,” said Tom Eastwick, President and Founder of Eastwick College and a long time Foundation Trustee for the Medical Center. “Investing in education helps provide workforce ready students and is one of the most meaningful ways we can strengthen healthcare for our communities.”
Leading the Way in Workforce Innovation
As New Jersey’s largest hospital, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center plays a critical role in delivering care to diverse communities across the region. The organization has made workforce development a strategic priority, recognizing that strong patient care begins with strong people.
The scholarship program reflects a growing model of collaboration between healthcare providers and educational institutions, where shared leadership helps close workforce gaps and strengthen local communities.
“This is about building solutions that last,” Visconi added. “When healthcare and education work together, we create pathways that change lives.”
Investing Today for a Healthier Tomorrow
The Eastwick Scholarship Program supports both organizations shared goals of:
- Expanding access to career-focused education
- Supporting economic mobility through healthcare careers
- Building sustainable workforce pipelines
- Strengthening New Jersey’s healthcare system for the future
By investing in students today, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center and Eastwick College are helping prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals to care for the communities they call home.
