1900 North 18th Street, Suite 201 Monroe, LA 71201
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About NOVA

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NOVA Mission & Vision

Why we exist

We exist to help our participants find employment in the 21st century through innovation and modern technology.

Our Mission

The mission of NOVA, as a job intermediary is to identify and connect the workforce needs of employers with training entities and with the residents of Northeast Louisiana seeking living wage employment and benefits.

Our Vision

To grow the economy of Northeast Louisiana by strengthening its workforce.

Strategic Plan

Focus Areas:
Achieve Sustainable Funding
Enhance Employer Satisfaction/Workforce Development
Expand Program/Participant Development
Implement Effective Communications / Marketing Plan
99
Years Experience
395
Students
350+
Companies

2006

2006

NOVA is formed

NOVA Steering Committee is formed becoming a Board of Directors

2008

NOVA becomes 501(c)(3)

NOVA became a 501(c)(3) Non Profit Organization Staff of 1 Located inside the Workforce Institute Building office on Hudson Lane

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2009

NOVA relocates

NOVA relocates inside the Monroe Chamber of Commerce Office Building with a Staff of 3

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2010

NOVA expands

Services into the Delta Region, Lake Providence and Tellulah

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2015

NOVA expands

Services into the Delta Region, Delhi and Bastrop

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2018

NOVA relocates

Moves to Premiere Plaza on Nth 18th Street with a Staff of 7

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2020

NOVA Expands Services

Into all 11 Parishes

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2021

NOVA TODAY!

NOVA currently has a Staff of 7 and increased its space at Premiere Plaza

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We Have More Than 55 Years Combined Practical Experience

With training entities and local residents who are looking for living wage employment with benefits and a career path.
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NOVA's Benefit to Employers

We can help you with picking out the best people for your company and its work.

Identifying and addressing an employer’s workforce needs. Providing a better-skilled and productive workforce through training programs, giving employers work-ready individuals to hire. Linking employers to other opportunities to fulfill their workforce needs.

Identifying and addressing an employer’s workforce needs. Providing a better-skilled and productive workforce through training programs, giving employers work-ready individuals to hire. Linking employers to other opportunities to fulfill their workforce needs.

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The participants, employers and partners we serve are what drives us!

At NOVA, our goal is to ensure our participants are prepared for the working world. Job Placement Assistance

Together, we’ll pursue every avenue to place you in your first living wage job with benefits and career paths.

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We’re thrilled with the end result – especially the fact that the project went live on time. Thank you NOVA and we look forward to continued success in the future.
Richard GarrettNOVA Company Sponsor
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Be at the forefront of the inNOVAtion

Your goals are individual. We believe career advice should be too, so we help your career thrive in this work environment.
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