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Per Scholas National Capital Region offers free hands-on technology training to residents of Silver Spring, Montgomery County, Prince George's County, Charles County, Washington DC, and Northern Virginia. It is accessible by Montgomery County transit and is located in Silver Spring.
1400 Spring Street, Suite 501
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: (301) 557-9200
1400 Spring Street, Suite 501
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: (301) 557-9200
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Systems 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. Recommended starting point for learners with no previous tech work experience or coursework.
Certifications CompTIA A+, Google IT Support Professional Certificate
Software Engineering
This rigorous pre-apprenticeship program incorporates key innovations to better recognize and address the realities of women’s lives and foster faster entry into the workforce. This pilot program will provide online instruction to female-only cohorts over 15 weeks, diving deep into every aspect of software engineering - computer science, React, Node, design patterns & system architecture. Graduates will be connected with additional opportunities to continue to grow their skills, such as paid tech apprenticeships, discounted tuition or scholarships towards a Bachelor's degree, and full-time employment.
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.
It feels like I have a purpose. I have grown and changed so much. I tell people what I do, and they can’t believe me! They’re so impressed! I am proud to be one of the many individuals who are changing the face of tech.
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Per Scholas’ free IT training is a program designed to provide tuition-free training in various aspects of information technology to residents of the Washington DC area. This training is open to anyone who wants to unlock their potential, skills, and knowledge in the field, regardless of their prior experience or financial resources. We’re able to provide free training through grant funding and do not ever ask for payment or income sharing from our graduates.
Our free IT course programs in Washington DC are always changing as we are constantly building new opportunities and course offerings to serve our learners and the market in your community. To stay up to date on the courses offered in your area, please check the location page above.
Per Scholas offers our tuition-free training in-person, remote, and hybrid, depending on the courses in Washington DC. Our course schedule constantly changes as we schedule our 3-4 month sessions, including whether courses are online or in-person. Please refer to your location’s current course schedule above and individual course page to see if the course you are interested in is remote, in-person, or hybrid.
To apply for our tuition-free IT programs in Washington DC, you can visit our website and fill out our eligibility form. Our admissions team will review your application and reach out to you with more information about the program and the next steps to unlocking your potential.
Each Per Scholas training program has its own prerequisites, which are listed on our course pages. We encourage you to review any requirements prior to applying to free IT programs in Washington DC.
Our free IT training program in Washington DC is open to anyone who meets the income requirements, wants to develop their skills and knowledge in the field of information technology, and is a resident of the Washington DC metro area. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and experience levels to apply and join our community of learners in Washington DC.
Our courses in Washington DC are 12-16 weeks (3-4 months), depending on the course. The time commitment includes full-time (40 hours per week), Monday-Friday.
Per Scholas does not pay learners to attend training. This is because we offer up to $15k of cost-free training to each learner as well as 2 years of additional training opportunities, coaching, and professional development. On a case-by-case basis, our learners may be eligible for direct financial assistance. Each learner has a dedicated Learner Support Manager and Financial Coach to support them throughout the course and determine if they are able to receive additional financial resources when available.
Per Scholas has partnerships with employers in each market in which we operate, where our learners and alumni have the opportunity to connect with our hiring partners. Alternatively, if you’re interested in hiring a Per Scholas graduate, visit enterprise.perscholas.org.
If you’re interested in hiring a Per Scholas graduate, visit enterprise.perscholas.org.
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