Digital NEST

Digital NEST connects youths to a skill-building community by creating sustainable and scalable technology career centers. As an aim to create economic equality and provide resources to low-income individuals, Digital NEST serves as a center that teaches young people the technical skills needed to be competitive and self-sufficient in the digital future.

Founded in 2014, the NEST is a youth workforce development center that provides technical and essential soft skills training. Serving predominantly Latinx youth, the NEST is a safe and collaborative space for people between the ages of 14 to 24. Over the years, the center has empowered 2,000-plus teens and young adults.

Its programs cover the following:

• Digital Arts & Technology 
• Web & Information Technology 
• People, Project & Leadership 

NEST training and programs consist of hands-on and project-based learning. While providing students necessary entry-level computer skills, the programs also build a professional work portfolio.

Santa Cruz County: 318 Union St, Watsonville CA 95076.

Monterey County: 210 Salinas St, Salinas, CA 93905.

From Metro Silicon Valley...

Education Families & Children Digital NEST

Digital Nest Helps Silicon Valley Youth Fly in the Digital Age

07/20/2022

What do you think of when you think of Silicon Valley? You probably don’t think of furrowed fields of strawberries, and you certainly don’t think of the old post office in Watsonville.

From The Pajaronian...

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Digital NEST to Expand Into Stockton

05/12/2022

Watsonville-based nonprofit Digital NEST announced it will open a new location in Stockton next year, kicking off plans to scale up to a total of nine communities in Northern California by the end of 2026.

From The Pajaronian...

Digital NEST Economy & Jobs Education

NEST Flight Returns May 4-5

04/26/2022

WATSONVILLE—Since 2018, Watsonville-based nonprofit Digital NEST has hosted NEST Flight, a career development conference aiming to inspire young professionals and propel their careers. The event features speakers, workshops, panel discussions, networking opportunities and more for people ages 17-24. During the conference, attendees have the opportunity to learn from and be mentored by industry professionals. NEST [...]

From Gilroy Dispatch...

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Digital NEST Holding First Gilroy Programming

03/22/2022

Digital NEST is getting closer to opening its youth workforce development center in Gilroy, and has a number of workshops and social activities scheduled soon.

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