Rapper and Activist Killer Mike Visits Per Scholas Columbus

August 22, 2024

Ahead of the Nelsonville Music Festival in July, rapper and activist Killer Mike visited Per Scholas Columbus. Killer Mike’s activism is focused on several causes, including workforce and economic development, especially amongst trades training, making Per Scholas an exciting stop on his current tour.

During this visit, Killer Mike spoke with several Per Scholas Learners and Alumni, learning about their passions, ambitions, and how they’ve unlocked their potential through Per Scholas. A big thanks to Killer Mike for taking the time to visit the campus and meet with our incredible Technologists. And thank you to our partners at Stand Together and SkillUp for making this a possibility.

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