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Career and workforce services

Support for the path ahead.

NOVA has services to meet your needs, from choosing a career and preparing for training to finding work and staying supported.

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Start with the support you need.

Choose a service to learn how NOVA can help you prepare, make decisions, and move toward lasting employment.

Career Training

Build career-readiness skills and connect with training for work that can last.

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Counseling

Make informed career decisions with individual guidance, resources, and support.

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Job Placement

Prepare for the job search with resumes, interview practice, job leads, and ongoing help.

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Financial Opportunity Center

Access employment coaching, financial education, and support for building stability.

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Digital Navigation

Get help with digital skills, affordable internet options, and connected devices.

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Support through every stage

Built around the full journey.

NOVA’s work continues from the first conversation through training, placement, and the support that helps participants stay on track.

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Job placement

Support that continues after training.

Once they complete their training program, all NOVA participants are offered job search and placement services. NOVA staff members provide assistance with resume writing, interviewing techniques, and job search activities.

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Enrollment

Orientation and comprehensive assessment.

The enrollment process begins with an orientation and comprehensive skill assessment to help applicants establish a career path and determine their academic competencies for training. Orientation also introduces NOVA’s history, objectives, accomplishments, and participant responsibilities.

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Participant services

Guidance, counseling, and case management.

All NOVA participants receive case management services throughout their enrollment. That includes guidance, counseling, support services, and help addressing other training needs while strengthening communication between each participant and case manager.

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NOVA application steps

A clear way to get started.

The process begins with a conversation, then moves through assessment, application, and enrollment.

  1. 1

    Individual inquiry about the NOVA program

  2. 2

    Verbal assessment and decision to refer or continue

  3. 3

    Completed application for training

  4. 4

    Enrollment in the NOVA program

Training for your next chapter

Build skills for the career you want.

Explore opportunities in healthcare, advanced manufacturing, trades, IT, and the general workforce.

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