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May 2008

 

Return to Regular Friday Schedule

Due to the result of budgetary concerns, NOVA had recently been forced to close down all operations on Fridays. As of the week of April 28, this temporary closure will no longer be in effect.

Beginning Friday, May 2, all services at NOVA and in the CONNECT! Job Seeker Center will once again be available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

Employers!
Recruiting sites for summer youth employment

Do you need extra help this summer, at no cost to you?
Are you willing to train an eager youth?

The NOVA Summer Youth Employment Program will run from June 23 to August 8, 2008. For more information click here.

 

Photovoltaic Installation Training Available

Through the Silicon Valley Solar Industry-Driven Regional Collaborative, San José City College and Cabrillo College are currently offering cutting-edge training in the growing field of photovoltaic (solar panel) installation.

In addition to an accelerated curriculum and hands-on lab in preparation for industry certification, the program will include an opportunity for students successfully completing the course to participate in paid work experience.


2008 Silicon Valley Index:
Joint Venture: Silicon Valley Network releases annual report on state of the Valley

On February 22, 2008, Joint Venture: Silicon Valley Network released the 2008 Silicon Valley Index, their annual measure of the strength of the regional economy and vitality of the Silicon Valley community. The Index highlights local challenges and provides an analytical tool for decision making. This year’s Index provides a special analysis on the significant decline of mid-wage jobs in Silicon Valley and the effects of this loss on the greater community. NOVA Director Mike Curran, who served as an advisor in the development of this year's Index, was instrumental in calling attention to this important workforce issue.

Click here to link to Joint Venture’s website, where you can learn more about the organization and download a PDF of this year’s report.

 

Industry Reports & White Papers

NOVA Report to Consortium Cities

This series of city-specific reports provides a summary of NOVA services provided to the residents and businesses of NOVA’s seven consortium cities for the duration of the 2006/07 fiscal year (July 2006–June 2007), as well as an overview of workforce and demographic data for the respective city.

Click here to access any one or more of these city-specific reports in PDF format.

Silicon Valley: A Small Business Perspective

Released December 2006 at a community forum held at the NASA Ames Research Center, NOVA's labor market study, Silicon Valley: A Small Business Perspective, analyzes small businesses and startups with 5–99 employees focusing on high-technology products or services. The study's purpose was to uncover the issues and challenges affecting small businesses in Silicon Valley and was prepared in collaboration with the Workforce Investment Boards of Santa Clara and San Mateo counties.

To obtain a copy of this report, e-mail publications@novaworks.org or click here to download all or part of this report as a PDF or to view the PowerPoint presentation from the community forum.

NOVA in the News

NOVA, its staff, and its board members are frequently mentioned in the press. Click here for a list of articles in which NOVA staff or board members are quoted or NOVA or the CONNECT! one-stop system are referenced.

 

Newsletters

Workforce Innovations

Check out the current issue of Workforce Innovations, NOVA's e-mail newsletter.

Each issue contains articles, links to helpful business resources, and the latest labor market intelligence through the monthly Workforce Review (below). The newsletter also provides links to relevant news articles, information on partners and services, and much more valuable information.

If you wish to subscribe to this e-newsletter, send a blank e-mail message with "Subscribe" in the subject line to publications@novaworks.org.

Workforce Review

The Workforce Review provides a monthly review of labor market statistics and related information for northern Santa Clara County. It also records the number of companies laying off workers and how many workers are affected.

PEP: High Performance, Soft Skills

Helpful tips on how to improve your communication, team building or problem-solving skills. Each issue focuses on a "soft skill" necessary for career success.

To subscribe to this e-newsletter, send a blank e-mail message with "Subscribe" in the subject line to PEP@novaworks.org.

 

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