For immediate release October 24, 2005

Kelowna, B.C - Bridges Transitions Inc. (“Bridges” or “the Company”) (TSX: BIT) a leading provider of career and educational planning solutions, today announces that it has retained the services of Alexander Capital Group Inc. of Toronto to advise the Board of Directors of the Company with respect to strategic alternatives to enhance shareholder value.

This retainer, made by the Board on the recommendation of management, reflects the belief that the company has substantial strategic value that is not being realized by its shareholders within its current context or structure. Alternatives under consideration may include a going-private transaction, the outright sale or merger of some or all of the Company or a strategic partnership.

The review by the Board and its advisors of potential strategic alternatives is expected to take a number of months and there is no certainty as to the possible outcome(s) of this process. There is no certainty that a transaction of any kind will be completed. The Company will advise of further developments as they become available.

About Bridges
Bridges is the leading provider of software-based and online education planning, career exploration, and high school/college test prep resources designed to help students achieve education and career success. Over 14,000 schools and other agencies across North America use Bridges' products and services. Bridges serves the needs of more than one million annually graduating high school students seeking educational or career planning assistance. For more information, visit http://www.bridges.com. The Company is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol: BIT.