How Yadriel Turned a Passion for Art Into a Career

By Monica Villanueva|2026-06-08T15:32:27-07:00June 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;

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Cristiano Ronaldo, Sesame Street, and the Power of the NEST Network

By Monica Villanueva|2026-05-11T13:25:19-07:00May 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

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BizzNEST Empowers Local Nonprofits to Master AI Tools

By Monica Villanueva|2026-05-12T15:50:52-07:00May 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

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Rethinking Apprenticeships for a Fast-Changing Tech World

By Jill Denner|2026-06-05T15:24:55-07:00April 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

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Seeds of Confidence: Rodrigo’s Story

By Gabriela Diaz|2026-04-15T15:48:19-07:00April 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

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Introducing ai.bizznest.org

By Jillian Ruiz|2026-03-26T13:10:26-07:00March 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

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Belonging & Becoming: Brenda’s Story

By Jillian Ruiz|2026-03-10T14:02:43-07:00March 10th, 2026| bizzNEST, Member Spotlight, Workforce, Workforce Development |

“I still can’t believe I’m getting paid to do something I genuinely love." Brenda is a graphic design

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Love, Rigor, and 25 Million Views: Juan’s Story

By Jillian Ruiz|2026-02-12T11:20:35-08:00February 10th, 2026| bizzNEST, Member Spotlight, Workforce, Workforce Development |

“I blew it.” That is how Juan felt after his interview for a position at BizzNEST. He arrived

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Social Capital In Action: Setting the Standard for 2026

By Jacob Martinez|2025-12-19T15:06:03-08:00December 22nd, 2025| Latinx, Nonprofit, Restorative Economics, Uncategorized, Workforce Development, Youth |

The end of the year is a natural moment for reflection. Without a doubt, 2025 was a test

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Digital NEST and AT&T Bring New Connected Learning Center to Salinas, Expanding Technology and Opportunity

By Monica Villanueva|2025-11-18T09:59:17-08:00November 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.

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Digital NEST Centers
WATSONVILLE
349 Main St, Ste 201
Watsonville, CA 95076
SALINAS
210 Salinas St.
Salinas, CA 93901
GILROY
7365 Monterey Rd, UNIT 203
Gilroy CA, 95020
MODESTO
1012 11th Street,
Modesto, CA 95354
STOCKTON
417 E Main St.
Stockton CA 95202
Our Headquarters
349 Main St, Ste 202 Watsonville, CA.
Digital NEST is a 501(c)(3), nonprofit organization.
Tax ID# 46-5757256