Per Scholas Featured in Fortune for Impact on Economic Mobility Through No-Cost Tech Training

NEW YORK, NY — Per Scholas was recently featured in Fortune for its role in helping individuals from low- and moderate-income communities access high-quality tech training and transition into high-demand careers across the country.

The article highlights the stories of several Per Scholas alumni whose lives and earning potential were transformed through Per Scholas’ no-cost, rigorous training programs. Among them is Angel Juarez, who went from earning less than $15,000 a year working part-time to becoming a software engineer at American Express. Other alumni featured include Robert Davis, who transitioned into a software developer and consultant role after completing a full-stack development course, Kenetra Woods, now a systems administrator with the Indiana State Office of Technology, and Amber Braaten, an infrastructure analyst at Master Electronics.

Fortune’s coverage underscores the strength of Per Scholas’ skills-first workforce development model, which combines intensive technical training, professional skill development, and employer-aligned pathways. Courses are designed to prepare learners for in-demand roles in approximately 12 to 15 weeks and include hands-on experience with industry tools and artificial intelligence technologies used in today’s workplaces.

“We have high expectations because we know that every single one of our learners can meet and exceed them,” said Per Scholas President Caitlyn Brazill in the Fortune feature. “That’s what it will take for them to get to their own career goals.”

The article also highlights Per Scholas’ close collaboration with employers to ensure training aligns with real hiring needs. Through partnerships with companies such as Bank of America, Comcast, American Express, Capgemini, TEKsystems, CGI, and Master Electronics, Per Scholas helps connect skilled talent to open roles while supporting employers in building diverse, future-ready teams.

With more than 30,000 alumni trained across 25 cities and 19 states, Per Scholas continues to demonstrate how workforce development can drive economic mobility at scale. Fortune’s recognition reflects the collective efforts of Per Scholas staff, instructors, employer partners, and supporters who work together to ensure individuals can access opportunity and thrive in the rapidly evolving tech economy.

👉 Read the full Fortune article here.