
Your place in the work
Get involved
Give time, invest resources, or connect people with opportunity. Every contribution helps a Northeast Louisiana family move forward.
Ways to take part
Choose how you want to help.
NOVA offers several ways to make a difference in the lives of the people and families we serve. Start with the path that fits you best.
Participant support
Give today
Help remove the cost barriers between a participant and career training.
Make a donationRegional workforce
Invest as a business
Invest in the people and workforce that keep Northeast Louisiana moving.
Explore the programGive your time
Volunteer with NOVA
Give practical help, encouragement, or simply an hour where it matters.
Volunteer with usPractical next steps
Find job resources
Connect with tools for training, employment, and the next career step.
View resourcesPeople power the programs
Even one hour can help change a life.
Volunteers are the backbone of NOVA's programs. Compassion, practical help, and consistent encouragement can give a participant the support needed to reach the next milestone.
- Prepare or serve a meal
- Help someone strengthen a resume
- Share encouragement and support
- Offer an hour where it matters
Put opportunity into motion
Be at the forefront of the inNOVAtion.
Your goals are individual. NOVA connects you with guidance and training built around the career you want to pursue.
Employer voices
A stronger workforce is shared work.

“Gardner Denver has had great success with the NOVA program. The candidates we have hired are committed to hard work, self-improvement, and the success of our team. We strongly support NOVA's mission, and it remains a preferred program for entry-level opportunities on our team.”
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