## [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)|2026-06-08T15:32:27-07:00June 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; [Read More](/content/how-yadriel-turned-a-passion-for-art-into-a-career/index.html) ## [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)|2026-05-11T13:25:19-07:00May 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 [Read More](/content/cristiano-ronaldo-sesame-street-and-the-power-of-the-nest-network/index.html) ## [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)|2026-05-12T15:50:52-07:00May 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 [Read More](/content/bizznest-empowers-local-nonprofits-to-master-ai-tools/index.html) ## [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)|2026-06-05T15:24:55-07:00April 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 [Read More](/content/rethinking-apprenticeships-for-a-fast-changing-tech-world/index.html) ## [Seeds of Confidence: Rodrigo’s Story](/content/seeds-of-confidence-rodrigos-story/index.html) By [Gabriela Diaz](/content/author/gabriela/index.html)|2026-04-15T15:48:19-07:00April 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 [Read More](/content/seeds-of-confidence-rodrigos-story/index.html) ## [Introducing ai.bizznest.org](/content/introducing-ai-bizznest-org-national-ai-literacy-day/index.html) By [Jillian Ruiz](/content/author/jillian-ruiz/index.html)|2026-03-26T13:10:26-07:00March 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 [Read More](/content/introducing-ai-bizznest-org-national-ai-literacy-day/index.html) ## [Belonging & Becoming: Brenda’s Story](/content/belonging-becoming-brenda-digital-nest/index.html) By [Jillian Ruiz](/content/author/jillian-ruiz/index.html)|2026-03-10T14:02:43-07:00March 10th, 2026| [bizzNEST](/content/category/bizznest/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 still can’t believe I’m getting paid to do something I genuinely love." Brenda is a graphic design [Read More](/content/belonging-becoming-brenda-digital-nest/index.html) ## [Love, Rigor, and 25 Million Views: Juan’s Story](/content/love-rigor-25-million-views-juans-story/index.html) By [Jillian Ruiz](/content/author/jillian-ruiz/index.html)|2026-02-12T11:20:35-08:00February 10th, 2026| [bizzNEST](/content/category/bizznest/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 blew it.” That is how Juan felt after his interview for a position at BizzNEST. He arrived [Read More](/content/love-rigor-25-million-views-juans-story/index.html) ## [Social Capital In Action: Setting the Standard for 2026](/content/social-capital-in-action-setting-the-standard-for-2026/index.html) By [Jacob Martinez](/content/author/jacob/index.html)|2025-12-19T15:06:03-08:00December 22nd, 2025| [Latinx](/content/category/latinx/index.html), [Nonprofit](/content/category/nonprofit/index.html), [Restorative Economics](/content/category/restorative-economics/index.html), [Uncategorized](/content/category/uncategorized/index.html), [Workforce Development](/content/category/workforce-development/index.html), [Youth](/content/category/youth/index.html) | The end of the year is a natural moment for reflection. Without a doubt, 2025 was a test [Read More](/content/social-capital-in-action-setting-the-standard-for-2026/index.html) ## [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)|2025-11-18T09:59:17-08:00November 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. [Read More](/content/digital-nest-and-att-bring-new-connected-learning-center-to-salinas-expanding-technology-and-opportunity/index.html) **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