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NOVA application steps
Your next opportunity starts here.
Move from your first inquiry to enrollment with guidance from the NOVA team at every step.
- 01Apply to program
- 02Verbal assessment
- 03Complete application
- 04Enroll in program
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10th Annual Community Luncheon
Join the conversation shaping Northeast Louisiana's workforce.
Thursday, August 20, 202611:30 a.m.
Monroe Civic CenterB.D. Robinson Conference Hall
Celebrate the people, partnerships, and progress moving our region forward. Individual tickets, hosted tables, and sponsorship opportunities are available.
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A table for the conversations shaping our region's workforce.
How NOVA helps
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One regional partner for the road ahead.
NOVA brings career guidance, training resources, financial coaching, and employer connections together, giving people a clearer path to lasting work and businesses a stronger local talent pipeline.
Career guidance
Build a practical path toward a living-wage career with one-on-one support.
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Access education, credentials, and the resources needed to complete training.
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Connect with work-ready talent and strengthen Northeast Louisiana's workforce.
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Pair career progress with financial coaching and long-term stability.
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Upcoming training and events
Find the next workshop, training session, or community gathering that can move your goals forward.
See NOVA in action
Building pathways to opportunity across Northeast Louisiana.
NOVA NELA Monroe, 2012
An early look at NOVA's workforce mission and community presence in Monroe.
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Building careers. Strengthening communities.
Rooted in Northeast Louisiana
A workforce partner built around people and employers.
Since 2008, NOVA has brought residents, training providers, and employers to the same table. We help people prepare for careers with sustainable wages while helping local businesses find and develop the talent they need.
For people
Training, support, and a clear path toward lasting work.
For employers
A stronger pipeline of prepared, dependable local talent.
“Together, we’ll pursue every avenue to place you in your first living-wage job with benefits and a career path.”
Stronger together
Our Corporate Partners
We partner with community leaders to provide quality career opportunities.
These organizations help connect NOVA participants with training, resources, and pathways to living-wage careers.
Your next step
Let’s build your path to opportunity.
Whether you are ready to train, hire, partner, volunteer, or invest, NOVA is ready to help you move forward.