NOVA Funding - Call for Action

"When I found out about Pro Match I was amazed that there was such a facility for unemployed people. It provided resources that were invaluable, classes that were extremely useful and a very encouraging atmosphere. I believe strongly that all the courses o"

"The cut to funding for the NOVA workforce programs is beyond shortsighted - it is literally a blinding denial of the current employment reality for thousands of American's affected by the current economic downturn. Please restore the NOVA funding."

"I participated in other programs, including corporate programs such as Right Management; this was the most effective and most supportive program the Bay Area has ever had. Please consider the impact on the valley if you discontinue the valuable services"

"During the downturn in 2001 I was fortunate to participate in ProMatch. I received terrific support from the staff and fellow colleagues as well as gave my time and support to assist others I met through the organization."

"Connect/EDD/Promatch in Sunnyvale offer fantastic resources for the unemployed."

"I am employed because of these people and their fine work!!!"

"after 10 years of steady employment and being laid off. I felt very displaced and Nova and ProMatch with their services that they offered were very valuable to me during my job transition from being employed to unemployed. Please don't cut this needed pro"

"I very likely would be on the street begging for food. Without help from NOVA my kids might be homeless. The Silicon Valley has not recovered from the last down turn please continue to fun the good work of NOVA so families can find some way to survive."

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"NOVA and Pro-match are the best organization for jobseekres to turn to for helpto get a job. cutting NOVA funds is going to be a big mistake."

"NOVA and PROMATCH are essential support organiztions in Silicon Valley. KEEP IT FUNDED FULLY!"

"I can not satisfactorily convey what ProMatch and NOVA have done for me professionally and personally. I am gainfully and quite happily employed thanks to all the resources available from NOVA. I improved my communications skills, paid much better attenti"

"NOVA sits in the center of Silicon Valley, and although the jobless rate seems low, there are many people who have been out of work for a long period of time and therefore aren't counted in the statistics anymore. With the economy heading in a downward sp"

"Thank you for the great program."

"I found my job at Stanford University through this program. The skills and support I received are immeasurable."

"NOVA and Pro Match serve our community well. Appropriate funding for these organizations will keep our workforce healty and dynamic. Silicon Valley needs these organizations."