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Unlocking Potential. Changing the Face of Tech.
Per Scholas has helped launch more than 20,000 careers in technology, helping individuals quadruple their incomes post-training through our evidence-based training.
Your donation is a crucial investment in rebooting the economy in a more inclusive way by improving access to high-growth careers for people of color, women, and others underrepresented in tech. Per Scholas learners become critical talent for reopening businesses and drive economic growth for communities.
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Why I donated
I donate because I believe that everyone deserves an opportunity and Per Scholas provides people a platform to begin their careers.— Ivan Rivera | New York Advisory Board Member, Per Scholas alum
We support high-impact, evidence-based approaches that are ready for scale. Ballmer Group has committed to Per Scholas’ growth because the ability to earn a living wage is an important step toward economic mobility.— Connie Ballmer | Co-Founder, Ballmer Group
We have contributed to Per Scholas for nearly a decade, watching it grow from a small, local nonprofit into a national leader producing strong outcomes for unemployed and underemployed adults.— Marci Hunn | Program Director, The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation
Your Donation At Work
A three-year impact evaluation found that:
8:1 Every dollar invested in Per Scholas yields $8 in benefits to local communities.
$6800 Earned more per year than individuals who did not attend Per Scholas
48% More likely to report life satisfaction than control group
I never really knew how to communicate professionally or sell myself in an interview, but with the management and development team at Per Scholas, I was able to build on my mindset, my character, and my technical skills. I am grateful for Per Scholas in many ways.
