NOVAworks is advancing how workforce services are delivered through the launch of Connection Sites, an innovative service delivery model designed to meet people where they already are.

Hospitality isn’t a traditional focus of workforce programs, yet it’s a critical sector in Santa Clara County—home to more than 7,700 hospitality workers, many earning below a living wage in a region with one of the highest costs of living in the country. For workers with limited English proficiency, the barriers are even greater, often […]

Apprenticeships are one of the most effective tools for creating upward mobility. NOVAworks is translating the apprenticeship model’s proven results into a broader strategy for workforce innovation, showing how hands-on, collaborative training can strengthen the entire region. Nationally, 90% of apprentices stay employed after completing their programs, often earning higher-than-average wages. In California, the typical […]

Artificial intelligence is reshaping how we live and work—and NOVAworks is ensuring no one gets left behind. While AI often feels reserved for tech insiders, we’re reimagining what workforce services can look like by putting these tools directly into the hands of everyday job seekers and employers—and by bringing together the educators and industry leaders […]