Chicago

Per Scholas Chicago currently offers virtual technology training to residents of greater Chicago, IL. All courses are delivered remotely to learners within commutable distance.

Per Scholas | Chicagoland Career Pathways

Courses Offered

Information Technology (IT)

IT Support

IT Support offers the opportunity to earn the Google IT Support Professional Certificate and the CompTIA A+ certification, equipping you with the knowledge to fill a wide range of entry-level technology jobs.

Certifications CompTIA A+, Google IT Support Professional Certificate

Remote

Next Course Starts 2022

Cloud

AWS re/Start

Through real-world, scenario-based learning, labs, and coursework, learners gain the skills they need for an entry-level cloud role. Currently offered online.

Certifications AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Partners

Remote

Next Course Starts 2022

Software Engineering

Full Stack Java Developer Powered by TEKsystems

Get trained on the specific technical skills employers are looking for in entry and mid-level Java Developers. Through this course, you'll advance your coding skills and gain experience with Java, data structures, web services, algorithms, and more. Currently offered online.

Partners

Remote

Meet our team

Our team is dedicated to the technical and professional development of our students, from landing that first job to moving up the tech career ladder.

Kelsey Briggs-Dineen

Senior Manager, Career Solutions, Chicago

Andi Drileck

Managing Director, Chicago

Sridevi Muthiah Harichandran

Instructional Assistant, Chicago

Grace Yao

Manager, Recruitment & Admissions, Chicago

Meet David Jarvis

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

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News & Press

Blog May 28, 2021

1,000 Careers Update – Learners are Excelling Because of You!

At the end of 2020, hundreds of generous supporters contributed to our 1,000 Careers campaign to help ensure our learners had the technology and resources they needed to participate in our rigorous tech training courses - from home.

Campaigns
Partners and Supporters
Student Profiles

Press Coverage May 3, 2021

Tech Jobs Lead the Way in New York City’s Covid-19 Pandemic Hiring

Tech jobs are in high demand across all industries, according to a new report from the Center for an Urban Future. Per Scholas provides skills training & access to employer networks to our learners, creating onramps to successful careers in tech at no cost for underrepresented communities in the tech sector. We believe a thriving workforce starts with equitable access to education. Thank you to The Wall Street Journal and Irene Plagianos for spotlighting Adonis’ success story - we are so proud of him, and all of our learners and graduates

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Industry

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