## [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;

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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)|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

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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)|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

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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)|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

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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)|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

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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)|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

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## [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

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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)|2026-03-10T12:33:22-07:00March 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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## [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

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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)|2026-01-30T09:29:27-08:00January 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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