Join the Journey
All 14-24 year olds are invited to join us on a journey of exploration, career development and paid work experience in a vibrant community committed to member success.
Digital NEST offers career services necessary for members to thrive as professionals.
- Membership is Free
- Welcoming Community Space
- Free Equipment + Technology
- Skills
- Career Services Support
- Mentorship + Networking
- Field Trips + Industry Tours
- Snacks
Member Journey Begins Here
You are one step closer to your dream career.
HAVE QUESTIONS? WE’VE GOT ANSWERS!
Throughout your journey at the NEST, you can participate in any of our three distinct program branches called…
Career Exploration
Ages: 14 – 17
– Make Friends
– Career & Pathway Exploration
– Leadership Skills
– Networking
Commitment:
– Weekly Meetings
Career Pathways
Rising Seniors to the Age of 24
– Start a Pathway
– Choose a Concentration
– Technical + Professional Skills
– Career Service Support
Commitment:
– One-Year Program
bizzNEST
Ages: 18 – 24
– Paid Internship
– Industry Mentor
– 1:1 Career Coaching
– Gain Professional Certifications
– Enhance your Professional Portfolio
Commitment:
One Year Program
- Career Exploration: Anyone is welcome, but our focus is 14 – 17 years old!
- Career Pathways: Rising Seniors up to the Age of 24
- bizzNEST: Ages 18 – 24
- Quest Club – 1.5 hours/week (1 day/week)
- Pathways – 6 hours/week (3 days/week)
- bizzNEST – 15 hours/week
- Yes. Programs are split into 3 seasons – Fall, Spring and Summer!
- Fall and Spring are 10 weeks long, Summer is 8 weeks long and there is a break between seasons.
- Federal holidays are observed!
- Each season hosts a variety of events/activities for all members.
- Examples:
- Industry Tour (We just got back from a tour at Netflix!)
- Fireside Chats (Meet and Greet with industry leaders)
- Field Trips (Tour local businesses)
- Alumni Day (Build your network and meet successful NEST Alums)
WATSONVILLE
318 Union St. Bldg B
Watsonville, CA 95076
SALINAS
210 Salinas St.
Salinas, CA 93901
GILROY
7500 Monterey Road,
Gilroy CA, 95020
MODESTO
1012 11th Street,
Modesto, CA 95354
STOCKTON
417 E Main St.
Stockton CA 95202
Digital Arts + Technology
- Web/Graphic Design
- Video Production
People Projects + Leadership
- Marketing
- Project Management
Web + Information Technology
- Front End Development
- Information Technology (IT)
Yes! Even if programming doesn’t work for you right now, you can always spend time at the NEST! Members can access NEST resources, and enjoy our co-working space!
- Yes! Our Career Services team will help support you through every branch of the Member Journey.
- Our team will help you create a resume, portfolio, and online professional presence and offer support with interviewing and job applications.
Membership is free, the only investment we ask for is your time.
No background knowledge is necessary.
No, Digital NEST will provide the necessary equipment.
The NEST offers support in obtaining optional certifications through completion of the Pathways and in bizzNEST.
Optional Certifications include: Comp TIA A+, CAPM, and FAA 107 (drone license)
