## [How Yadriel Turned a Passion for Art Into a Career](/content/how-yadriel-turned-a-passion-for-art-into-a-career/index.html)

By [Monica Villanueva](/content/author/monicav/index.html) | June 10th, 2026 | [Education Equity](/content/category/education-equity/index.html), [Member Spotlight](/content/category/member-spotlight/index.html), [Workforce](/content/category/workforce/index.html), [Workforce Development](/content/category/workforce-development/index.html)

“I was doing freelance illustration, but I couldn't do industry-standard work." Today, Yadriel isn't just creating art;

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## [Cristiano Ronaldo, Sesame Street, and the Power of the NEST Network](/content/cristiano-ronaldo-sesame-street-and-the-power-of-the-nest-network/index.html)

By [Monica Villanueva](/content/author/monicav/index.html) | May 14th, 2026 | [Education Equity](/content/category/education-equity/index.html), [Member Spotlight](/content/category/member-spotlight/index.html), [Workforce](/content/category/workforce/index.html), [Workforce Development](/content/category/workforce-development/index.html)

“I’ve always used my connections to bring opportunities back to my community.” For new grads looking to

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## [BizzNEST Empowers Local Nonprofits to Master AI Tools](/content/bizznest-empowers-local-nonprofits-to-master-ai-tools/index.html)

By [Monica Villanueva](/content/author/monicav/index.html) | May 12th, 2026 | [bizzNEST](/content/category/bizznest/index.html), [Community](/content/category/community/index.html), [Education Equity](/content/category/education-equity/index.html), [Nonprofit](/content/category/nonprofit/index.html), [Press Release](/content/category/press-release/index.html), [Restorative Economics](/content/category/restorative-economics/index.html), [Workforce](/content/category/workforce/index.html), [Workforce Development](/content/category/workforce-development/index.html), [Youth](/content/category/youth/index.html)

As artificial intelligence reshapes the professional landscape, Santa Cruz County nonprofits are taking proactive steps to ensure they

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## [Rethinking Apprenticeships for a Fast-Changing Tech World](/content/rethinking-apprenticeships-for-a-fast-changing-tech-world/index.html)

By [Jill Denner](/content/author/jill-denner/index.html) | April 26th, 2026 | [bizzNEST](/content/category/bizznest/index.html), [Community](/content/category/community/index.html), [Education Equity](/content/category/education-equity/index.html), [Nonprofit](/content/category/nonprofit/index.html), [Press Release](/content/category/press-release/index.html), [Restorative Economics](/content/category/restorative-economics/index.html), [Workforce](/content/category/workforce/index.html), [Workforce Development](/content/category/workforce-development/index.html), [Youth](/content/category/youth/index.html)

April 26, 2026 kicked off National Apprenticeship Week in the United States. The U.S. Department of Labor describes

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## [Seeds of Confidence: Rodrigo’s Story](/content/seeds-of-confidence-rodrigos-story/index.html)

By [Gabriela Diaz](/content/author/gabriela/index.html) | April 9th, 2026 | [Education Equity](/content/category/education-equity/index.html), [Member Spotlight](/content/category/member-spotlight/index.html), [Workforce](/content/category/workforce/index.html), [Workforce Development](/content/category/workforce-development/index.html)

“I gained confidence about starting my own hot sauce company.” New This Fall: Tech Studios This last

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## [Introducing ai.bizznest.org](/content/introducing-ai-bizznest-org-national-ai-literacy-day/index.html)

By [Jillian Ruiz](/content/author/jillian-ruiz/index.html) | March 27th, 2026 | [bizzNEST](/content/category/bizznest/index.html), [Community](/content/category/community/index.html), [Education Equity](/content/category/education-equity/index.html), [Nonprofit](/content/category/nonprofit/index.html), [Press Release](/content/category/press-release/index.html), [Restorative Economics](/content/category/restorative-economics/index.html), [Workforce](/content/category/workforce/index.html), [Workforce Development](/content/category/workforce-development/index.html), [Youth](/content/category/youth/index.html)

A New AI Learning Hub for Our Communities It’s National AI Literacy Day, and we’re pulling back

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## [$20K Grant for Youth Technical and Professional Training](/content/20k-grant-youth-tech-training-digital-nest/index.html)

By [Monica Villanueva](/content/author/monicav/index.html) | March 10th, 2026 | [Community](/content/category/community/index.html), [Education Equity](/content/category/education-equity/index.html), [Nonprofit](/content/category/nonprofit/index.html), [Press Release](/content/category/press-release/index.html), [Restorative Economics](/content/category/restorative-economics/index.html), [Workforce](/content/category/workforce/index.html)

While many see California as a tech hub, in the Monterey Bay and San Joaquin Valley regions, the

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## [New Voices, Shared Vision: Welcoming Leaders to the Digital NEST Board](/content/new-voices-shared-vision-welcoming-leaders-to-the-digital-nest-board/index.html)

By [Monica Villanueva](/content/author/monicav/index.html) | January 30th, 2026 | [Community](/content/category/community/index.html), [Diversity](/content/category/diversity/index.html), [Education Equity](/content/category/education-equity/index.html), [Nonprofit](/content/category/nonprofit/index.html), [Press Release](/content/category/press-release/index.html), [Restorative Economics](/content/category/restorative-economics/index.html), [Workforce](/content/category/workforce/index.html), [Youth](/content/category/youth/index.html)

We're excited to welcome Mala Sharma and Tama Bistrian to the Digital NEST Board of Directors. Both bring

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## [Digital NEST and AT&T Bring New Connected Learning Center to Salinas, Expanding Technology and Opportunity](/content/digital-nest-and-att-bring-new-connected-learning-center-to-salinas-expanding-technology-and-opportunity/index.html)

By [Monica Villanueva](/content/author/monicav/index.html) | November 18th, 2025 | [Community](/content/category/community/index.html), [Education Equity](/content/category/education-equity/index.html), [Events](/content/category/events/index.html), [Nonprofit](/content/category/nonprofit/index.html), [Partnerships](/content/category/partnerships/index.html), [Press Release](/content/category/press-release/index.html), [Restorative Economics](/content/category/restorative-economics/index.html), [Workforce Development](/content/category/workforce-development/index.html), [Youth](/content/category/youth/index.html)

Digital NEST is proud to announce the opening of a new AT&T Connected Learning CenterSM inside our Salinas NEST.

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## [Breaking Barriers: Lyft Grant Fuels Access to Professional Opportunities for Digital NEST Youth](/content/breaking-barriers-lyft-grant-fuels-access-to-professional-opportunities-for-digital-nest-youth/index.html)

By [Monica Villanueva](/content/author/monicav/index.html) | November 4th, 2025 | [bizzNEST](/content/category/bizznest/index.html), [Career Exploration](/content/category/career-exploration/index.html), [Education Equity](/content/category/education-equity/index.html), [Restorative Economics](/content/category/restorative-economics/index.html), [Workforce Development](/content/category/workforce-development/index.html), [Youth](/content/category/youth/index.html)

We’re excited to announce that Lyft, a global ridesharing platform, has awarded Digital NEST a $10,000 ride credit

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