Feature presentation
NOVA sixth annual luncheon recap
Watch NOVA's sixth annual update and revisit the participant stories and workforce impact shared during the program.
Event archive
2022 community update
NOVA's 6th Annual Luncheon
A capacity crowd and a clear view of what comes next.
Event date
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Location
Monroe Civic Center, B.D. Robinson Conference Hall
The annual update
A year of progress, shared with the community.
A capacity crowd gathered to hear how NOVA connects residents with the guidance, training, and support needed to enter sustainable careers.
Graduate testimonials from Annie Gayden and Ivan Thomas brought the work to life, while Kevin Smith of Regions Bank spoke to the value of continued community investment.
2,000+
people served at the time of the event
1,149
participants placed in employment
$22M+
projected annual wage impact
Voices from the event
People who helped tell the story.
Kevin Smith
Regions Bank
Annie Gayden
NOVA graduate testimonial
Ivan Thomas
NOVA graduate testimonial
Stories from the luncheon
The mission, told by the people moving it forward.
Watch the films shared with the community during NOVA's annual update.
Event gallery
A look back at the day.
Browse all 70 photographs from the luncheon, then open any image full screen to move through the complete collection.
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