The future starts with you,
will you support the NEST generation?
Economic Prosperity
Of our 24-25 BizzNEST Associates, 79% secured paid next opportunities. Compare that to people looking for work in California, approximately 24% of whom found a job.* Digital NEST’s impact means young professionals are earning income, supporting families, and building wealth in communities historically excluded from economic opportunity.**
- 79% secured paid next opportunities
- 41% landed full or part-time jobs
- 33% secured paid internships
- 11% found contract work
- 5% launched as entrepreneurs
41%
Landed full or part-time jobs
33%
Secured paid internships
11%
Found contract work
5%
Launched a venture
*According to California EDD Labor Market Review August 2025. **These percentages add to more than 79% because some associates secured multiple opportunities.
Confidence and Agency
Confidence is necessary to identify, pursue, and achieve one’s professional ambitions. At Digital NEST, we bake confidence into our programming within four categories: career navigation skills, professional skills, technical skills, and (for our 18+ members) securing a next step that prepares them for a wealth-building career such as a job, internship, or enrollment or return to college.
This year, our members reported dramatic increases in their ability to navigate their futures. When NESTers exercise their agency to follow their dreams, transformation begins.
62% increased confidence that they can identify employers, companies, and/or institutions relevant to their career goals.
47% increased confidence that they can find accurate and helpful information about careers they are interested in.
55% increased confidence that they can define how they want to establish and maintain a work-life balance.
53% increased confidence they can determine the steps they need to take to successfully accomplish their education and/or career goals
42% increased confidence they can choose a career that will match their work-life balance.
47%
Can find helpful and accurate information about careers they are interested in
55%
Can define their ideal worklife balance
53%
Can map the steps to accomplish their goals
62%
Gained confidence to identify career-relevant employers
47%
Can find helpful and accurate information about careers they are interested in
55%
Can define their ideal worklife balance
Can map the steps to accomplish their goals
53%
62%
Gained confidence to identify career-relevant employers
A Workforce Launchpad
Feel like they belong to a
community invested in their success
Our BizzNEST Associates earn income and gain real-world experience that prepare them for the job market. They also learn professional skills that are increasingly important for securing a job in a tight market. Most importantly, they launch with a network of support. This is workforce development that works:
- 70% say they belong to a community/group of people who care about their future
- 98% strengthened their self-awareness skills
- 94% improved critical thinking and problem solving
- 91% are more confident learning new things
- 72% know how to prepare for a job/future career
- 70% belong to a community invested in their success
Feel like they belong to a
community invested in their success
Strengthened self-awareness
Improved critical thinking and adaptability
Completed at least one technical certification
Financial Efficiency
Your dollar goes farther at the NEST. 88% of all funding directly supports our programs. The remaining 12% ensures an enduring ecosystem in our communities by providing the necessary financial, human resources, and investments, and digital infrastructure support.
88¢ of every dollar goes to:
- Mentor Programs
- Workshops
- BizzNEST
- Data & Evaluation
- Technical Skills
- Networking Events
- Alumni Services
- Career Navigation
- Laptops, Software & Equipment
- Professional Skills
- Free snacks
- High-speed Internet
