About Digital NEST
igital NEST creates sustainable and scalable technology learning centers for Latinx youth in order to foster economic equality. We achieve this by technical and soft skills, providing mentors and broadening networks in order to gain sustainable employment.
Digital NEST has sparked a nationwide dialogue among educators, policy-makers and the media as a model for closing the digital divide in under-resourced communities throughout the U.S.
or years, our communities were excluded from the economic and technological advancements that other California communities experienced. But we were determined to provide our youth with the best possible opportunities to develop their talents, knowledge, and interests.
That’s why we established Digital NEST, a vibrant hub for technology and empowerment that equips our young people with the skills they need to succeed in the workforce. Through Digital NEST, we’re creating a network of connections and opportunities that uplifts our entire community.
Our Mission
Digital NEST provides underserved Latinx youth in California with the skills, resources and network to build and launch successful careers. Since 2014 140+ members have been placed in high-quality career-track jobs, internships, and/or college.
Our Vision
A country where all youth are prepared for the career opportunities of tomorrow, no matter where they come from.
* 90% of our students report that Digital NEST taught them valuable workplace skills like web development, project management, digital arts, and more.
Our Values
At Digital NEST, we believe in a core set of values that allow us to nurture the full potential in the youth we serve, in our community, and in ourselves. People who work at the Digital NEST must:
- Planting the Seeds of Change
- Inclusion and Co-Creation
- Compassion and Acting with Love
- Multicultural Competency
- Teaching, Learning, and Growing
