Digital NEST

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

 🎉 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

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.

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

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

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

Our intern Ivan Ramirez just dropped an amazing blog post about his and his fellow bizzNEST interns' visit to Paystand! It's a must-read for anyone curious about the intersection of technology and professional growth. Check out the full story on our blog and see how our interns are making the most of their opportunities! 🌟 https://lnkd.in/gbfi9kve #bizzNEST #DigitalNEST #Paystand #bizzNESTInterns #CareerDevelopment #TechInnovation #InternshipExperience

Congratulations to our amazing bizzNEST interns who have started new career opportunities this month! 🎉👏 Their hard work and dedication have paid off, opening doors to valuable professional experiences. Our interns are making their mark from Modesto and Gilroy to Watsonville and Salinas. They're not just gaining experience – they're jumpstarting their careers and making fundamental contributions to their new workplaces. We're incredibly proud of their achievements and can't wait to see how they shine in their new roles. Here's to the bright futures ahead for our bizzNEST interns! #bizzNESTInterns #CareerSuccess #NewBeginnings #DigitalNEST

Support these NESTers shooting a short horror film. 🎥

🎉 Congratulations to our amazing graduates! 🎓 This week, all Digital NEST Centers celebrated the incredible achievements of this season's program completers, high school graduates, and college graduates. Join us in honoring these remarkable members! Their dedication and hard work have paved the way for a future filled with endless possibilities. We're so proud of every one of them! #DigitalNest #HighSchoolGrads #CollegeGrads #FutureLeaders