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HuffPo on Digital NEST
By Dieter Holger Huffington Post February 26, 2015 — Watsonville, CA (Photo above: Digital NEST staff members prepare for a workshop. Credit: Angela Chilcott) Nonprofit technology center is removing barriers that youth face on the […]
Dreams do come true: Digital NEST opens, receives $100K donor match
(contributed) Doors open for new Watsonville nonprofit bringing high tech to underserved communities A new, reliable source of access to computers and wireless for underserved youth and young adults ages 12-24 in Watsonville has been […]
Digital NEST opening sooner than expected
by Sara Isenberg Santa Cruz Tech Beat, Publisher Here are a few updates from Digital NEST as they share progress toward opening their doors. Read on to learn more about their grand opening, change in […]
Digital NEST in Watsonville cuts through digital divide
by Donna Jones Santa Cruz Sentinel [Editor’s note: Santa Cruz Tech Beat published a related feature article, Digital NEST plans to eliminate the digital divide, in April 2014.] Nonprofit seeks to provide youth with space, […]
Digital NEST plans to eliminate the digital divide
by Sara Isenberg Publisher, Santa Cruz Tech Beat “Eliminating the digital divide between those who have access to technology and those who don’t” On a cold Friday evening, Jacob Martinez noticed a young girl sitting […]
DigitalNEST to celebrate 6th anniversary and expansion of Salinas location
(Contributed) October 28, 2020 — Watsonville, CA On Tuesday, November 17, 2020, DigitalNEST will celebrate the organization’s 6th anniversary online with a live (virtual) Facebook event. The organization will hold a virtual celebration and visual […]
Watch: Reed Hastings, Netflix cofounder and CEO, gives keynote address at NEST Flight
March 3, 2021 — Watsonville, CA From Digital NEST: During day one of NEST Flight 2021, we got a warm welcome from Amber Gonzales-Vargas from the Latino Community Foundation and Jacob Martinez the founder of […]
Rotary Club of Watsonville and Driscoll’s are Closing the Digital Divide – PVUSD Kids Get Connected
(Contributed) December 18, 2020 — Watsonville, CA Equal Access Santa Cruz County increases opportunity and access to education through internet connection, has met the project’s first financial goal but the need is still great The […]
NEST Flight: Connecting College Students to Careers
By Jennifer Carr Digital NEST Board Member Special to Santa Cruz Tech Beat September 3, 2019 — Watsonville, CA “Local companies are looking for local talent with college degrees as well as drive, grit, and […]
Q&A: Jacob Martinez on building a talent pipeline with NEST Flight
By Teresa Ruiz Decker Communications + Content Strategist Special to Santa Cruz Tech Beat September 18, 2018 — Watsonville, CA Looking for local talent? You’re in luck. One of the region’s top social entrepreneurs is […]