What an incredible week! Our centers had the amazing opportunity to go on an industry tour and visit some of the most innovative companies: Pixar, Netflix, Google, and Joby! It was an inspiring experience connecting with the brilliant minds behind these companies. Thank you for having us! If you're interested in hosting our youth, please contact us through our website. #IndustryTour #FutureLeaders #ThankYou #DigitalNEST
About us
The Digital NEST CONNECTS youth to a skill-building community that TRANSFORMS them into professionals who can CREATE successful careers, innovative solutions, and prosperous communities. Modeled after successful technology companies such as Google and Facebook, the Digital NEST Technology Workforce Development Center is a hip, cool, and colorful spot that will inspire its youth and young adult members to be creative, innovative, and self-sufficient. The Digital NEST strengthens our community by preparing young people to be technology leaders in Santa Cruz County and beyond.
- Website
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http://digitalnest.org/
External link for Digital NEST
- Industry
- Education
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Watsonville, CA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2014
Locations
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Primary
Watsonville, CA 95076, US
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318 Union St, Building B
Watsonville, California 95076, US
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210 Salinas St
Salinas, California 93901, US
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Gilroy, CA 95076, US
Employees at Digital NEST
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Rose Filicetti
Founder and Executive Director of Nonprofit Connection Santa Cruz County
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Deborah Grant
Development Professional
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E Griffin-Ortiz
Departmental Informational Systems Coordinator at Monterey County District Attorney's Office
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Jacob Martinez
Founder & CEO, Irvine Foundation Leadership Award recipient, TEDx Speaker
Updates
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Join us in congratulating Kelsey Flood, Vice President of Programs, for being named one of Silicon Valley Business Journal's 2024 Class of Honorees for 40 under 40. Kelsey ensures our free, comprehensive programs create ripples of impact that bring shared prosperity to entire communities. Celebrate with us on August 15th when she is honored alongside 39 other amazing leaders. #DigitalNEST #SVBJ #40under40
The Business Journal is excited about the 2024 Class of Honorees for 40 Under 40! Please help us in saying congratulations to these next 10 honorees. Join us on August 15th in downtown Campbell for a celebratory event in their honor! More info about this year's awards night (and tickets) can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gBPeSG9y Stephen Caines, Esq., City of San José Chelsea Chambers, Peninsula Symphony Orchestra Polo C., iTalent Digital Karan Dwivedi, Google Emily Eskin, Levi's® Stadium Kelsey Flood, Digital NEST Tilia Gode, Waymo Ann Grabowski, San Jose Public Library Ross Guntert, AIA, NCARB, Gensler Josselyn Hazen, VTA
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Join the Digital NEST Team! We're looking for talented individuals. Multiple positions are available now! Ready to make a difference in your community? Check out our careers page and find your perfect role. Let's build the future together! Careers Page: https://lnkd.in/gDNAdb6s #NowHiring #DigitalNEST #CareerOpportunities
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NEST News! We've welcomed two incredible leaders to our Board of Directors. Read our latest blog to learn how Marilyn Stephens Calciano and Alumna Yvette Ireta-Lopez will help drive Digital NEST forward in our 10th year. Their expertise and passion will be invaluable as we continue empowering Latinx youth in tech. Blog Link Here! https://lnkd.in/guSt74tt #DigitalNEST #LeadershipInTech #YouthEmpowerment
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Empowering Latino youth in tech! Digital NEST receives crucial funding from Bank of America to expand opportunities in Stockton and Modesto. Together, we're building a brighter, more inclusive future in the digital world. Read our Blog Here! https://lnkd.in/ggRjqdfs #TechForAll #YouthEmpowerment #DigitalNEST
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🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 Digital NEST is thrilled to welcome Dr. Jill Denner as our first-ever Chief Impact Officer! 🌟 Dr. Denner brings: 20 years of leadership in diversity, equity, and inclusion Extensive expertise in STEM education and research Impressive experience from ETR and the National Science Foundation Her role will be crucial to advance our mission to foster economic equality through technology education for Latinx youth. We look forward to the positive impact Dr. Denner will make in transforming more lives. 🔗 For more details, check out our full press release here: https://lnkd.in/g_cPR4WE #DigitalNEST #TechEducation #DiversityInTech #LatinxInTech #NewAppointment
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Digital NEST expresses its gratitude to Dr. Blanca Baltazar-Sabbah for her six years of service on the NEST board. She is a strong advocate of education and her communities, ensuring that youth are prepared for both current and future employment opportunities. Her influence on our board will have a lasting impact on the NEST. She is truly exceptional! Once a NESTer, always a NESTer.
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We've just published an eye-opening blog post about our team's experience at the 2024 NCWIT Summit in Kansas City! Kelsey Flood and Jacob Martinez had the incredible opportunity to present on supporting first-generation professionals in tech careers. Don't miss this pivotal moment in our journey! Head to our blog now! https://lnkd.in/gWvzxj88 #DigitalNEST #NCWITSummit #TechInclusion #CareerDevelopment
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Digital NEST staff, Ximena Ireta-Lopez and Berenice Hernandez-Baltazar, board members, Martha Niño🦋 and Martín Vargas-Vega, and NEST supporter Dora Beyer doing some recruiting at the Latina Coalition of Silicon Valley Futura Fest. Gabriela “Gabby” Chavez-Lopez #digitalnest #jobs #siliconvalley
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Digital NEST reposted this
Are you a transfer student majoring in 💻 Computer Science 🌐Information Systems 🖩Data Science 👩🏾💻Management Information Systems or other computing pathways? You may be eligible for the Reboot Transfer Success Fund to cover expenses! Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gsVwYuJE
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