Hear from leaders at Digital NEST, a tech education and workforce development nonprofit organization that connects young people with opportunity, empowerment, and community in agricultural communities in California. Learn about partnerships they’ve developed with community colleges – including highly successful dual-enrollment programs – as well as local workforce development boards to prepare the workforce for the future. You’ll hear case studies, and get tips for developing partnerships of your own with community-based groups like Digital NEST.

06:23 – The Digital NEST journey
09:35 – Supporting Emerging Latino Talent in Tech
18:41 – Partnerships with Community Colleges
28:30 – NEST Training and Occupational Sectors: ICT and Beyond
32:19 – NEST-Ready for a Career
34:54 – Gaps and Challenges
37:02 – Community College & NEST Partnering Strategies
41:17 – Growing Our Movement Across California
44:01 – Questions