A community based
incubator program
Our Computer Lab allows community members a place to conduct research, submit job applications, send/check emails and complete online certifications. Each visitor is granted 1 hour of computer time.
Our full service print, copy and shredding services are readily available to community members. Each visitor is allowed to print up to 50 pages per month.
*Closed during hours of Binax Testing
Over the course of 4 weeks, participants will learn vital skills and techniques to aid them in their search for a job. The skills covered in the course include resume and cover letter writing, interview training, proper dress code and etiquette, selecting references, and how to obtain certifications necessary for applications.
Master Classes & Workshops gives our community & members an opportunity to learn from a variety of expert facilitators. Every event is created by the facilitator and includes resources, tools and assignments geared to help our community & members thrive. Some workshops may take place outside our standard operational hours.

About The Novation Lab
The Novation Lab, a concept of the Good Rural, is a community navigator hub that provides Business Operation, Entrepreneurship and Innovation support to the community.
- Funded by the Mayor London Breed – Dreamkeeper Initiative/Office of Economic, Workforce Development/City & County of San Francisco
- Curated by the African American Early Childhood Educators
- Partners: DCYF, Children’s Council
The space supplies the community with a meeting space, computer lab, printing and shredding services, City Resource Hub, GED Tutoring and Testing site, Children’s Council Family Child Care Fundamental Series, and Binax testing.
“If I had someone to help me earlier, I could have gone so much further. Those that helped me really took me under their wing and I was able to go as far as I could.” Hazel O. Johnson

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