BAM Bridger Program

Overall thoughts on BAM Bridger program post-banking? Would it make any sense to do rather than just going to a pod right away? Is there an argument that the structured training + “getting your pick” of pods during placement is more attractive than just going to a pod immediately?

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I mean if you’re using this argument why go to school?

Bridger still gives you some experience id imagine 

 

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