Paul West, Executive Director of NOVA, speaking on the phone in his office
Paul E. WestExecutive Director, NOVA Workforce Institute of Northeast Louisiana

NOVA leadership

Executive Director's Message

For 18 years, residents of Northeast Louisiana and the region have traveled many roads in search of opportunity. For many, the road brought them to NOVA.

A letter to Northeast Louisiana

All Roads Lead to NOVA!

The first step toward success begins when an individual walks through the doors of NOVA.

What NOVA stands for

New Opportunities. Vision. Achievement.

NEW

A new path for residents seeking lasting change.

OPPORTUNITIES

More doors for residents and employers across the region.

VISION

A stronger economy powered by a skilled workforce.

ACHIEVEMENT

Careers that change the lives of individuals and families.

NOVA meets individuals where they are and takes them on a Career Path Journey to where they desire to be.

NOVA is providing more doors to opportunity than ever before for the residents and employers of Northeast Louisiana, supporting skilled careers that change the lives of individuals and their families forever.

Our services range from Career Readiness to Career Pathways, Financial Coaching and Counseling, Job Placement Services, and Digital Navigation to Business Development, Employer Services, and identifying and addressing workforce needs for employers. These services have assisted participants in becoming world-class employees and have provided employers with the best work-ready workforce possible.

All Roads Leading to NOVA provides H2O: Hope, Help, and Opportunity to each individual who comes through our doors.

With our dedicated Board of Directors and staff, along with your continued help, prayers, and support, we will continue to see all roads leading to NOVA. NOVA remains committed to our vision of growing the economy of Northeast Louisiana by strengthening its workforce, one person and one employer at a time.

Remaining Thankful, Grateful, and Hopeful,

Paul E. WestExecutive Director, NOVA Workforce Institute of Northeast Louisiana

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Employer perspective

What regional partners see in NOVA.

Two employers share how NOVA strengthens people, workplaces, and the region.

Gardner Denver has had great success with the NOVA program. The candidates we have hired are committed to hard work, self-improvement, and the success of our team. We strongly support NOVA's mission, and it remains a preferred program for entry-level opportunities on our team.
Mark IngramDirector, Operations North America, Gardner Denver Thomas

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