NOVAworks of Sunnyvale

NOVAworks of Sunnyvale is a staffing agency in Sunnyvale, California, serving businesses and job seekers across Silicon Valley and San Mateo County. The organization specializes in workforce development, offering services such as recruitment, outplacement support, HR consulting, employee training, and career advising, all provided at no cost to employers. It focuses on aligning talent with high-demand industries through strategic sector investments, skills-based hiring initiatives, and career pathways that lead to family-sustaining wages. NOVAworks supports both individuals seeking employment and companies navigating workforce transitions, with a strong emphasis on equitable access and inclusive economic growth. The agency operates across the region, drawing on partnerships with local governments, educational institutions, and industry leaders.

NOVAworks functions as a strategic leader within the public workforce system, bringing together stakeholders from government, business, education, and community organizations to address labor market needs. It prioritizes deep industry engagement, co-developing training programs with employers to ensure they meet real hiring demands. Through initiatives like the Healthcare Occupational Skills Training Program Inventory and programs targeting underrepresented workers, NOVAworks invests in career pathways that deliver measurable outcomes. The organization also operates Launch Lab, a platform for testing innovative workforce solutions, and provides resources such as resume writing, interview preparation, job-search tools, and access to local industry trends and job postings.

The office is located on W Olive Avenue in Sunnyvale, situated just a short walk from Sunnyvale City Hall, the Sunnyvale Public Library, and the Sunnyvale Courthouse, all within a quarter-mile radius. It lies near South Mathilda Avenue, a major thoroughfare, and is adjacent to the Charles Street Garden and the public artwork Out To Lunch, contributing to a vibrant civic and cultural neighborhood.

NOVAworks has earned recognition as a High Performing Workforce Board, reflecting its collaborative impact across the region. The organization is governed by a diverse board representing leading companies, labor councils, educational institutions, and public agencies across Silicon Valley and the Peninsula, underscoring its role as a trusted, community-driven force in workforce development.