About Per Scholas

Unlocking Potential

At Per Scholas, we believe a thriving workforce starts with access to education. Learn about Per Scholas and how we provide skills training to advance economic mobility for individuals across the United States. More than 30,000 graduates have launched successful careers in tech to date through our no-cost technical training. We empower learners with rigorous training for tech careers, and connect skilled talent to leading businesses.

Creating Opportunity for Careers in Tech

We work directly with employers, large and small, to design rigorous, boot camp-style courses with an 85% graduation rate. Our tuition-free training combines business professional skills development with hands-on technical instruction for high demand jobs.

80%+ of Per Scholas graduates find full-time employment within one year of graduating

When you are interviewing a Per Scholas graduate, you already have someone who is committed and prepared for the work world and responsible for their time and availability.

Meet David Jarvis

Closing the Tech Skills Divide

We prepare individuals to work in key technical roles and equip them with today’s most sought out industry skills. We have placed graduates nationwide for various entry to mid-level tech roles across every sector and provide continued upskilling and professional development support to alumni up to two years post-graduation.

850+ hire Per Scholas graduates

I peaked in my previous career and was ready for a change. I have always loved computer science but thought it was just for college kids out in California. But if you study hard, you can make it!

Meet Joovay Arias

A Growing National Resource for Tech Talent

With more than 20 locations nationwide, Per Scholas is able to contribute to the economic development of entire regions by delivering our technical training to thousands of new learners and partnering with hundreds of employers.

233 Peachtree St NE Suite 650
Atlanta, GA 30303

509 South Exeter Street,
Suite 220, Baltimore,
MD 21202

726 Exchange St.
Suite 610
Buffalo, NY 14210

200 W. Monroe, Suite 1401
Chicago, IL 60606

215 N. Front Street.
Columbus, Ohio 43215

600 North Pearl St.
Suite 1950

1777 S Harrison Street,
Suite 350,
Denver, CO 80210

3031 W. Grand Blvd.
Suite 250
Detroit, MI 48202

255 Main Street 8th Floor
Cambridge, MA 02142

Campuses located in

Per Scholas at CityLink Center
Per Scholas at Kentucky Career Center (Covington)

4201 Main St
Houston, TX 77002

1635 W. Michigan St.
Indianapolis, IN 46222

Offices at Park 39
300 E 39th St.
Kansas City, MO 64111

1149 S Hill Street
Suite 450
Los Angeles, California 90015

1400 Spring Street, Suite 501
Silver Spring, MD 20910

Campuses located in

Bronx
Brooklyn
Commonpoint Queens Elmhurst The Hub (Satellite)
Commonpoint Queens Youth Opportunity Hub (Satellite)
Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation (Satellite)
JCC of Staten Island Stapleton Senior Center (Satellite)
Stanley Isaacs Neighborhood Center (Satellite)

129 West Trade St, Suite 1210
Charlotte, NC 28208

201 S. Orange Avenue, Suite 640
Orlando, FL 32801

1800 John F Kennedy Blvd
Suite 1801
Philadelphia, PA 19103-7434

3003 N Central Ave Suite 1150
Phoenix, AZ 85012

200 First Avenue, Suite 203
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

2101 4th Ave Suite 600
Seattle, WA 98121

20 S. Sarah Street
St. Louis, MO 63108

Advancing Econimic Mobility

Typical Per Scholas alumni have a pre-training income of $10,000 and post-training income of $42,000 or often much more.

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Our staff and board members come with years of technical and leadership experience that drives our efforts to deliver high-quality technical training and services to our students and alumni.

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We are profoundly grateful to receive support from many of our stakeholders, including foundations, corporates, public agencies, and generous individuals.

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Review our latest financials as well as other public filings here.

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