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Special Report Archives

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Reports about NOVA

Learning to be Demand Driven: A Case Study for NOVA
2005

This report, co-sponsored by the National Business Learning Partnership (NBLP)—a collaborative composed of the U.S. Department of Labor, the Business Relations Group, and workforce investment boards—highlights NOVA's success as a workforce investment board. The study illustrates how NOVA overcame serious challenges to remain responsive to both business and employees. NOVA was one of four workforce boards from throughout the U.S. chosen for in-depth study with the intent of improving workforce service delivery throughout the country.

Special Reports

SPHERE Institute Report: The High Tech Downturn in Silicon Valley.
April 2005

Compiled by the SPHERE Institute in partnership with NOVA and neighboring Workforce Boards, this report focuses on the one million California workers who were employed in high-tech industries at the beginning of 2000, the peak of Silicon Valley employment. The employment experiences of these workers are tracked from 1995 to 2003 including their movements into and out of the high-tech sector and their use of unemployment insurance after the downturn.

Nanotechnology: The Next Great Wave of Innovation (Part 1)
September 2003

This 30-page white paper is based on findings from the Bay Area Nanotechnology Forum (held in September 2003) and subsequent follow-up interviews and research. The report explores the field of nanotechnology and outlines practical applications as well as recent technological advancement and successes. It also looks at the current state of nanotechnology funding, the key players making nanotechnology happen, and the stiff competition Silicon Valley faces for dominance in this new field.

Nanotechnology and Homeland Security: Leveraging New Technology to Counter New Threats (Part 2)
December 2003

This 22-page white paper is based on findings from the Bay Area Nanotechnology & Homeland Security Forum (held in December 2003) and subsequent research. The paper explores how nanotechnology development can assist new homeland security needs. It also looks at current funding and research and development, as well as the potential market share Silicon Valley may hold in this new convergence of industries.

Making Sense of the Census
January 2003

Using data from the 2000 Census and other resources NOVA staff created "Making Sense of the Census: A look at the demographic, social, and economic characteristics of northern Silicon Valley." This report presents quantitative data in a comparative format on the seven cities that make up the NOVA consortium: Palo Alto, Mountain View, Los Altos, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, and Milpitas. The report sheds light on the state of industry and on the existing and potential labor market as identified by the 2000 Census.

Celebrating Our Success: American Business Leaders Discuss the Value of the Workforce Investment System
March 2005

This report is a compilation of success stories from Workforce Investment Boards in California, Oregon and Washington. The stories demonstrate the positive impacts of local Workforce Investment Boards on American businesses and workers throughout the nation. The report includes perspectives from these local companies: Solectron Corp. in Milpitas, Lockheed Martin Missiles and Space Operations in Sunnyvale, Kaiser Permanente in the South Bay Area, Network Appliance in Sunnyvale, and Granite Construction Company in Santa Cruz.

Industry Reports

These reports provide in-depth information on a particular industry, focusing on the industry's workforce needs, typical job positions, and the responsibilities, skills, and education required. Additional information on anticipated job growth and where to obtain the necessary education and skills make these ideal resources for job seekers and businesses alike.

Industry Reports Archives (1996-2003)