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Bridges Enters into Distribution Agreement
with Worldwide HR Solutions Leader

Drake Beam Morin (DBM), through its proprietary DBMCareerServices.com Web site, to offer clients Bridges' eChoices program as important new career planning resource

April 4, 2001

Bridges.com Inc. has initiated an expansion of its e-guidance programs into the rapidly emerging market for self-guided professional career services. This distribution agreement will see Bridges provide DBM with an important new career exploration and planning resource to be offered to DBM clients at their proprietary Web site.

The eChoices career exploration and planning program will be made available to users of DBM's proprietary DBMCareerService.com Web site. DBMCareerServices.com has affiliations with corporations, professional associations and alumni associations from over 200 colleges/universities U.S.-wide.

DBM users who purchase a three-month eChoices licence will be able to access the program's extensive database of occupational information with cross-referencing to related educational information detailing post-secondary institutions and specific program offerings. eChoices includes several powerful self-assessment tools as part of a broader occupational search capability. Users will be able to match their work content skills and interests with career fields. These program capabilities make eChoices highly relevant to today's professional workforce.

"We are enthusiastic about this relationship with Drake Beam Morin. This important step propels us toward our expanded three-year objectives. This initiative extends our resources to world-class partners and fosters a rapid penetration into new markets," said Doug Manning. Bridges' President and CEO. "We look forward to making the most of this opportunity and identifying other growth strategies with DBM, given their strong presence serving professional and corporate markets."

About DBM

Drake Beam Morin, a Harcourt Professional and corporate development company, is a worldwide firm dedicated to helping organizations select, develop, retain and transition employees. Drawing on its incomparable experience, resources and global network, Drake Beam Morin delivers state-of-the-art human resource services that focus on employee selection, development, retention, and outplacement, as well as individual career management and transition. DBM's global network includes 204 offices in 43 countries.

About Bridges

Bridges is North America's leading provider of career and educational planning solutions. Over 14,000 schools, libraries, employment centres, post-secondary schools and rehabilitation facilities subscribe to our customized products. Bridges' resources are uniquely adapted to service a wide range of corporate, consumer and global markets. Bridges serves the career development needs of students and adults seeking job and career-related assistance across North America. Our resources effectively help people explore career and educational options, plan for their future and apply for financial and educational opportunities.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Bridges.com Inc.
7B-1404 Hunter Court
Kelowna, BC
V1X 6E6

Media Contact: Norm Thompson
EVP, Corporate Development
Tel: 250-869-4200
Fax: 250-869-4201
Web site: http://www.bridges.com
E-mail: info@bridges.com

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