A NOVA participant preparing for employment

NOVA services

Job Placement

Prepare for the job search with practical tools, employer connections, and ongoing support from the NOVA team.

From training to employment

A job search backed by preparation and support.

NOVA helps participants pursue their first living-wage job with benefits and room to build a career. Placement support begins with strong preparation and continues after training.

Present yourself

Resume and application help

Show employers your experience, training, and strengths clearly.

Prepare

Interview practice

Practice answering questions, dressing professionally, and following up.

Connect

Job-search support

Use job leads, networking guidance, and practical search strategies.

Placement services

Support for every part of the search.

Participants can continue working with NOVA after graduation as they pursue opportunities and adjust their approach.

  • Career planning

  • Resume preparation

  • Job leads and applications

  • Interviewing techniques

  • Professional attire workshops

  • Networking guidance

  • Interview follow-up

  • Time-management support

Employers and opportunity

Built with the workforce in mind.

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.
Mark IngramDirector, Operations North America, Gardner Denver Thomas

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Prepare for the search

Build a stronger path to your next opportunity.

Explore current openings or connect with NOVA for job-search and placement support.