How Yadriel Turned a Passion for Art Into a Career
By Monica Villanueva | June 10th, 2026 | Education Equity, Member Spotlight, Workforce, Workforce Development
“I was doing freelance illustration, but I couldn't do industry-standard work." Today, Yadriel isn't just creating art;
Cristiano Ronaldo, Sesame Street, and the Power of the NEST Network
By Monica Villanueva | May 14th, 2026 | Education Equity, Member Spotlight, Workforce, Workforce Development
“I’ve always used my connections to bring opportunities back to my community.” For new grads looking to
BizzNEST Empowers Local Nonprofits to Master AI Tools
By Monica Villanueva | May 12th, 2026 | bizzNEST, Community, Education Equity, Nonprofit, Press Release, Restorative Economics, Workforce, Workforce Development, Youth
As artificial intelligence reshapes the professional landscape, Santa Cruz County nonprofits are taking proactive steps to ensure they
Rethinking Apprenticeships for a Fast-Changing Tech World
By Jill Denner | April 26th, 2026 | bizzNEST, Community, Education Equity, Nonprofit, Press Release, Restorative Economics, Workforce, Workforce Development, Youth
April 26, 2026 kicked off National Apprenticeship Week in the United States. The U.S. Department of Labor describes
Seeds of Confidence: Rodrigo’s Story
By Gabriela Diaz | April 9th, 2026 | Education Equity, Member Spotlight, Workforce, Workforce Development
“I gained confidence about starting my own hot sauce company.” New This Fall: Tech Studios This last
Introducing ai.bizznest.org
By Jillian Ruiz | March 27th, 2026 | bizzNEST, Community, Education Equity, Nonprofit, Press Release, Restorative Economics, Workforce, Workforce Development, Youth
A New AI Learning Hub for Our Communities It’s National AI Literacy Day, and we’re pulling back
$20K Grant for Youth Technical and Professional Training
By Monica Villanueva | March 10th, 2026 | Community, Education Equity, Nonprofit, Press Release, Restorative Economics, Workforce
While many see California as a tech hub, in the Monterey Bay and San Joaquin Valley regions, the
New Voices, Shared Vision: Welcoming Leaders to the Digital NEST Board
By Monica Villanueva | January 30th, 2026 | Community, Diversity, Education Equity, Nonprofit, Press Release, Restorative Economics, Workforce, Youth
We're excited to welcome Mala Sharma and Tama Bistrian to the Digital NEST Board of Directors. Both bring
Digital NEST and AT&T Bring New Connected Learning Center to Salinas, Expanding Technology and Opportunity
By Monica Villanueva | November 18th, 2025 | Community, Education Equity, Events, Nonprofit, Partnerships, Press Release, Restorative Economics, Workforce Development, Youth
Digital NEST is proud to announce the opening of a new AT&T Connected Learning CenterSM inside our Salinas NEST.
Breaking Barriers: Lyft Grant Fuels Access to Professional Opportunities for Digital NEST Youth
By Monica Villanueva | November 4th, 2025 | bizzNEST, Career Exploration, Education Equity, Restorative Economics, Workforce Development, Youth
We’re excited to announce that Lyft, a global ridesharing platform, has awarded Digital NEST a $10,000 ride credit