Juanita Woods and Paul West opening NOVA's doors

New opportunities. Vision. Achievement.

A stronger workforce starts with a real opportunity.

NOVA connects Northeast Louisiana residents to training, living-wage careers, and employers ready to invest in their potential.

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11Parishes served

350+Employer partners

Living wageCareers with benefits

Since 2006Local workforce impact

NOVA application steps

Your next opportunity starts here.

Move from your first inquiry to enrollment with guidance from the NOVA team at every step.

01Apply to program
02Verbal assessment
03Complete application
04Enroll in program

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NOVA featured event

10th Annual Community Luncheon

Join the conversation shaping Northeast Louisiana's workforce.

Thursday, August 20, 202611:30 a.m.

Monroe Civic CenterB.D. Robinson Conference Hall

Celebrate the people, partnerships, and progress moving our region forward. Individual tickets, hosted tables, and sponsorship opportunities are available.

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A milestone gathering

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A table for the conversations shaping our region's workforce.

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How NOVA helps

New OpportunitiesVisionAchievement

One regional partner for the road ahead.

NOVA brings career guidance, training resources, financial coaching, and employer connections together, giving people a clearer path to lasting work and businesses a stronger local talent pipeline.

Career guidance

Build a practical path toward a living-wage career with one-on-one support.

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Training support

Access education, credentials, and the resources needed to complete training.

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Employer solutions

Connect with work-ready talent and strengthen Northeast Louisiana's workforce.

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Financial opportunity

Pair career progress with financial coaching and long-term stability.

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Upcoming training and events

Find the next workshop, training session, or community gathering that can move your goals forward.

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See NOVA in action

Building pathways to opportunity across Northeast Louisiana.

See the people, partnerships, and workforce programs moving Northeast Louisiana forward.

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NOVA staff and community participants gathered together

Building careers. Strengthening communities.

Rooted in Northeast Louisiana

A workforce partner built around people and employers.

Since 2006, NOVA has brought residents, training providers, and employers to the same table. We help people prepare for careers with sustainable wages while helping local businesses find and develop the talent they need.

For people

Training, support, and a clear path toward lasting work.

For employers

A stronger pipeline of prepared, dependable local talent.

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