Meet our Alumni
Discover how our Alumni have unlocked their potential through our no-cost technical training.
Karl Kuehn
IT Technician
at American Art Clay Co, Inc.
Indianapolis
IT Support
I went through this [IT Support] program, and it totally changed my career trajectory.
Robin Clenard
Continuous Deployment Specialist
at Bank of America
Philadelphia, PA
IT Support
I told myself, 'I’m going to work until I figure it out.' I didn’t know anything about the insides of a computer, but I wanted to solve the problem.
Esther McIlwain
Technical Support Specialist
at Planmeca USA
North Carolina
IT Support
If you're thinking about it, just say yes and do it because it is everything it's cracked up to be, and more. One thing I learned is that you will never know everything—but as long as you're willing to learn, you'll always succeed.
Patrick Pierre-Louis
Apprentice App Developer
at Bank of America
Philadelphia, PA
Cybersecurity
Learning with other people who are on that same journey is vital. They share ideas and discuss concepts in a way that allows you to grasp things differently. It wasn't just about the technology; it was about the collective environment.
Tim Kinsey
Computer Support Technician I
at Henderson County, North Carolina
North Carolina
IT Support
If you’re questioning it, go for it. If it feels outside your comfort zone, that’s probably a sign you should try.
Germila Saint-Jean
Data Center Operations Technician L3
at Amazon Web Services
Chicago, IL
IT Support
Persistence, preparation, and community make the difference.
Johnnie Nwobasi
IT Account Manager
at The 20 MSP
Dallas, TX
IT Support
Not only do you learn the IT aspect, but you make friends along the way.
Dianne Numkena
Instructional Technology Professional Development Coordinator
at Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
Phoenix, AZ
End User Desktop Support
It was fun, different, and honestly, life-changing.
Ateeya Barnes
QA Tester
at Bank of America
Philadelphia, PA
IT Support
Every opportunity presented has been phenomenal. [Per Scholas] provides an environment where you can be yourself, challenge yourself, and grow in an industry that’s always evolving.
Roger Campo
Software Engineer
at JPMorgan Chase
Seattle, WA
AWS re/Start
[Per Scholas] is only the beginning. My long-term goal is to become a cloud security expert, with experience spanning cloud, AI, and security.
Ja’Keim Haniah
Director of Process Documentation
at Trimont
Charlotte, NC
IT Support
Every week I saw myself improving — not just technically, but personally. I was reconnecting with a part of myself that believed I could learn new things, that I could grow again.
Gene (Mikee) Diamante
Managed IT Support Technician
at Fidelis
Seattle, WA
IT Support
My journey is powered by determination, strengthened by high-quality training, and accelerated by deep employer partnerships.
Mike Lynch
Senior Data Center IT Support Technician
at Microsoft
Atlanta, GA
IT Support
Everyone I talked to at Per Scholas was encouraging. They saw potential in me even before I saw it in myself.
Ronnie Johnson Jr
Information Systems Specialist
at Pickens Technical College
Denver, CO
IT Support
We’re moving into a world driven by technology, and I refuse to be replaceable. Per Scholas helped me become that. I gained knowledge I didn’t even know I needed—and now I can do so much more.
Robert Daniels
Tier 1 Service Desk Technician
IT Support
When new opportunities come up, I want to be able to say, ‘I already got it.’
Amira Lions
Data and Constituent Services Specialist
at Robert Half
Seattle, WA
End User Desktop Support
This is not just a tech course. They take care of the whole learner. They helped me academically, professionally, and personally. You just don’t get that with other training.
Marcus Knighton
Innovation Hub Tech Support Analyst
at Accenture
Atlanta, GA
IT Support
There’s something special about walking into a place where people see you, not just as you are, but as what you could be.
Christina Armstead
IAM Analyst
at OneMain Financial
Baltimore, Maryland
IT Support
I was down. I was looking for something to reenergize me. And Per Scholas did that. It gave me the tools, the support, and the confidence to start this next chapter—and I’m just getting started.
Kenetra Woods
System Administrator - Identity and Access Management
at Indiana Office of Technology
Indianapolis, Indiana
Cybersecurity
I do what I do because it's in my heart. I want everyone to win — whatever that means for them. And I’ll keep sharing my story because someone out there needs to know: if I can do it, so can you.
Lennon Williams
Functional Support Analyst
at Odoo
Buffalo, NY
IT Support
I didn’t even know what I was capable of until I joined Per Scholas.
Zhenya Sakal
Cloud Services Engineer
at Humana
Charlotte, NC
AWS re/Start
Per Scholas was one of those events that was life-shaping in so many ways.
Robert Davis
Software Developer and Consultant
at CGI
Atlanta, GA
Software Engineering
I saw an ad with someone in it who looked exactly like me. I showed it to my friends and family, and they were like, ‘This is a sign. You have to do this.’ And I thought…maybe it is.
Nicole Hunt
IT Support
The path to tech wasn’t a straight line—it was a winding road paved with resilience, sacrifice, and an unshakable will to provide a better future for [my] family.
Deja Craft
Computer Systems Engineer
Software Engineering
Per Scholas has completely changed my entire life. That little 8-year-old girl who was at one point homeless is now breaking barriers in the tech industry. It’s something that is unbelievable to me…I have to give all the grace to Per Scholas for this because I did not have the confidence in myself; I didn’t even think it was possible for someone that looked like me to get into tech.
Craig Curry
Datacenter Technician Manager
at Microsoft
Phoenix, AZ
I knew I needed something more. I was working hard, but I wasn’t going anywhere. I wanted to build a future for my children, something that would last.
Patrick Kaiser
Installation & Support Technician
at FreightSnap
Kansas City
IT Support
I needed to decide what I was going to do with my life... I’m a 44-year-old, partially deaf, disabled veteran. And I did it. The program was demanding, sure, but absolutely achievable. I really liked the instructors, the learners, and the staff.
Tamia Cotton
IT Security Apprentice
at CHUBB
Philadelphia, PA
Cybersecurity CYSA+
People don’t realize that every company is a tech company. There are multiple ways to reach your goals.
Steven Reyes
Helpdesk Technician
at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
Chicago, IL
IT Support
It’s amazing to see what Per Scholas does for people. Essentially bringing them from knowing nothing about tech or hardware or software, and preparing them to be able to enter the industry…Per Scholas really solidified my pathway into entering the technology industry. It’s allowed me to build the sort of life I want for myself and my future.
Nico Castro-Arrien
Business Operations Support Analyst
IT Support
Now I have options. I have
people calling me about jobs. I have ample opportunity for growth. I am eternally grateful for this
experience.
Amber Braaten
Infrastructure Analyst
at Master Electronics
Phoenix, AZ
IT Support
Per Scholas has really changed my life in so many ways. I would definitely recommend it to anyone. There is no other school that can do as much for their learners as Per Scholas.
Kristina Boateng
Senior IAM Cyber Security Analyst
at Flagstar Bank
Detroit, MI
Desktop Support; Alumni Upskilling: Cybersecurity
Per Scholas has definitely been a heaven-send to me and my family. It has brought me so far to where I am today. I definitely recommend Per Scholas to everybody. If you’re ready to take that leap and do what’s best for you, your family, your finances, register for Per Scholas, and see where you go from there. Work hard, and you’ll get whatever good is coming to you.
Andre Yates
Software Developer
at Capgemini
Newark, NJ
Java Developer
As I was applying and going through interviews, there was a gap between where my college education brought me and where companies expected me to know things about the technology industry. Per Scholas taught me so much that I wasn’t able to learn in school.
Weiwei Lin
Packaged App Development Associate
at Accenture
Columbus, OH
Tech Women of Color in Software Engineering
In the class, we didn’t only learn coding...They teach coding very well and that is important, but the most important thing to me was gaining my confidence. I realized - I can learn and do something challenging, I can trust myself, and I can even help other people!
Jadah Stone
IT Support Specialist
at Casper
Brooklyn, NY
IT Support
Per Scholas provided really amazing resources for people that might not have otherwise been able to have an opportunity like this.
Simon Ayim
Cybersecurity
Per Scholas is helping people from underserved neighborhoods and giving us this training for free! They never asked for anything back - only asked for us to put in the work.
Haaji Peace
Apprentice
at Bank of America
Chicago
IT Support
Considering candidates like me who trained through alternative routes motivates me to work hard and gain experience on the job. Graduates like me want to grow in our careers.
Natasha Hurditt
IT Support
I feel like programs like this are definitely imperative because you have these underserved communities - a lot of people that literally just need opportunity, and opportunity doesn't always come by so easily.
Jasmin Smith
Digital Measures Programmer
at NCQA
Dallas, TX
Software Engineering
Per Scholas is actually preparing people for what they are going to do in the job field right now. They are really giving you all the resources, all the professional development, all of the training hands-on to be able to jump right into the workforce and actually be a member of your team that can contribute…Honestly, there is nothing like Per Scholas.
Sara Peña
Software Developer
Software Engineering
You can teach someone how to code, but you cannot teach passion or drive, and that is what my Per Scholas colleagues and I have.
Christopher Rivera
Help Desk Associate
at Vinfen Corp
Boston, MA
IT Support
After Per Scholas, I was suddenly getting interviews because Per Scholas is well-known and reputable. It has been night and day in terms of the difference between before and after Per Scholas.
Angel Hursey
Web Developer
Application Support Management
Going through the training - it was vigorous and challenging. If I didn't have the support from the Per Scholas team and fellow learners, I would have probably given up.
Hope Shurba
Associate Technology Support Technician
at Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Charlotte, North Carolina
IT Support
I think that anyone can do this course. As long as you are dedicated and willing to put in the work, and you’re able to study - if you put as much time into Per Scholas as they put into you, then you will succeed.
Jarred Gaines
Customer Support Analyst
at IDBS
Boston, MA
AWS re-Start
Per Scholas gave me a restart in life and it allowed me to rebuild that confidence and enter a field where I can make a competitive income to sustain myself in Boston.
Shante Austin
Full Stack Software Engineer
Software Engineering
As a single parent, I wasn’t making enough money to afford to go to a coding boot camp. When I found Per Scholas, it challenged me, and though it wasn’t easy, it was worth it. I graduated debt-free and could be an example to my daughter.
Sadaf Haroon
Software Engineer
Software Engineering
Per Scholas made it easier for me to learn and now I am an earning member of my family. What can be greater than that?
LeClair Boone
NC Tech Paths Manager
at Wilkes County Community College
Charlotte, NC
Java Developer
I am applying everything Per Scholas taught me. Coming in, I didn't have a blueprint or frame of reference for the industry - but I have that now.
Veronica Vergara
Technology Software Engineering Associate
End User Desktop Support
What I think makes up a well-rounded employee is both soft skills and technical skills, and I think Per Scholas has really developed a great way to round those out.
Rachel Powe
Jr. Software Engineer
at Capgemini
Atlanta, GA
Software Engineer
During my training at Per Scholas there was a ton of support, especially from the other women and other non-traditional learners that also had the same thoughts I had. They told me it’s not too late to go into doing what you really want to do.
Julie Meral
IT Support Specialist
IT Support
I am so thankful for Per Scholas, and for this country. If my story can encourage even one person, it is enough for me and I would feel happy.
Tara Jacobs
IT Service Desk Technician
at Arrive Logistics
Austin, TX
CompTIA A+
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.
Kyle Gordon
Help Desk Associate
Network Support
Going to Per Scholas and being introduced to information technology is more than just getting something done or trying something new. It’s an investment in yourself.
Randy Cordova
Network Associate Field Services
at Dataprise
Denver, CO
IT Support
My whole cohort was so intelligent, and the teachers were great. I think this really changed my life.
Akida Harris
Customer Engineer
at NCR Corporation
Boston, MA
IT Support
Even though it was a little challenging, I overcame that and I was able to finish and graduate because of the instructors and learners that gave me a lot of encouragement.
Fabianna Rodríguez-Mercado
Chief of Staff, Cyber Security
at Citi
New York, NY
Network Support
Instead of being afraid of the tech world...there's a lot to learn, but I think there's a community of students, professors, and administration. And we all know why we are there.
Daler Bobodzhanov
Software Engineer
at Capgemini
New York, NY
Software Engineering
When you understand this is an immersive course that is traditionally taught in 4 years, completed in 12 - 16 weeks, and put in the effort, you will be on the right path for your career.
Mira Winkel
Data Engineer
at Slalom Build
Seattle, WA
Java Developer
It's huge knowing that I don't just have a beginner skill set. I have a very focused skill set that is highly in demand. Per Scholas gave me the base of my knowledge to go out and be successful.
Henry Luong
IT Support Technician
IT Support
The teachers were super knowledgeable, very friendly, and helpful if you had any questions. I am so thankful for this opportunity to get my life back together.
Stephanie Stevenson
Software Developer
at Capgemini
Charlotte, NC
Java Developer
Per Scholas really set the pace; it was so rigorous and fast-paced that I can go right into this job and keep up.
Adam Kwong
Senior Tech Support Associate
at Infosys
San Francisco, CA
End User Computing
I found it hopeful to see such a wide array of people from everywhere and all backgrounds come together to improve themselves and learn the tech material.
Matt Yamarino
Full-Stack Developer
at Cognizant
Dallas, TX
Quality Engineering
I worked 12 hours straight nearly every day, weekends included, and missed out on the lives of my friends and family. Per Scholas helped me to discover both a career path and how to have a work-life balance so that I could spend time with my loved ones.
Chris Potti
Software Engineer
at Capgemini
Atlanta, GA
Software Engineering
At a certain point as I looked into tech, I really started to get interested in software engineering and decided that was what I was going to do and that I was going to do whatever it took. Once I had that mindset, I looked at Per Scholas as more of an opportunity than a challenge.
Autumn Truong
Java Developer
I was able to connect with amazing individuals. All the learners were so talented and inspired me to do better myself. I learned a lot of things, and I feel like I was able to grow, not just professionally, but as a person.
Rachael Williams
IT Support
I don’t know any other course that does this; we were introduced into the world of IT with a network already in place.
Tom Lee
Jr. Developer
at PNC
Pittsburgh
Java Developer
Everyone at Per Scholas, from administration to instructors and other learners - everyone was willing to help me and get me to the next stage. Everyone was so eager to help me.
Melika Arebo
Data Center Technician
Data Center
The one thing that really kept me going was my instructors. We had two female instructors and I was really intrigued by that because you don’t see women doing so well in tech every day. I was really motivated by them.
Kemazee Cooper
Support Technician Lead
at Capgemini
Atlanta, GA
Network Support
Per Scholas prepared me for situations I may see in the field as we went through a lot of scenarios, workshops, and labs.
Omari Brown
Business Analyst and Developer
at Capgemini
Atlanta, GA
Software Engineering
Per Scholas' training was the challenge that, at the end of the day, got me closer to my dreams.
Jennifer Rosas
Analyst
at Capgemini
Columbus, OH
IT Support
Per Scholas is a great program. You come out either certified or with all the knowledge you could have possibly accrued. You have the foundation to be able to succeed. It works for everybody - it’s not something where you need to have a certain skill set before applying.
Lionel Youmbi
Junior Software Developer
at Capgemini
Charlotte, NC
Java Developer
A Per Scholas learner gains all the requirements for an entry level position. As a graduate, they have what they need to start a career - they can keep growing and learning.
Jordan Wofford
Full Stack Software Engineer
Software Engineering
I used to doubt myself and my abilities. I kept my focus on my training and the image of the person I wanted to become, and I overcame it. Today, I am a full-stack developer and I encourage anyone trying to break into tech to consider Per Scholas
Monique Little
Lead Security Assessor
Network Support
If someone had told me that this was where I would be now, I would never have believed them. I have a completely different outlook on life. My future is something that I never thought it could be.
Zobaria Ashraf
Team Lead
at TEKsystems
Baltimore, MD
Network Support
Within a few months, I changed from a person with the least-desired skills to one of the most sought-after employees. I have become someone my kids can look up to.
Rory Jackson
Infrastructure Tech Support
at Infosys
Plano, TX
Network Support
I found it so helpful to have learners helping each other and to be able to chat with our instructor in an approachable manner. The training was so positive.
Jessica Wright
PACS Support Analyst
at Corewell Health
Detroit, MI
Network Support
With Per Scholas, I am now breaking generational curses and creating wealth for my family.
Tammy Johnson
IT Support Engineer
at Google
Columbus, Ohio
Per Scholas taught me the skills and discipline to build a true technology-focused career. Today I work at Google, which is the most amazing outcome I can imagine. And you can bet I’m teaching my two sons how to thrive!
Ayana Dunlap
AVP of Operations and Info Tech
at Bank Policy Institute
National Capital Region
Network Support
Without the legwork that Per Scholas put in, I wouldn't have been able to get that position, so I’m super grateful.
Rachel Sokol
Junior Technical Instructor, Cybersecurity
at Per Scholas National Capital Region
Silver Spring, MD
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.
Farquleet Fajar
Customer Trust Analyst
at Splunk
National Capital Region
Cybersecurity
A lot of things we learned at Per Scholas, you can directly apply to your job experience. We got great hands-on experience, and learned a lot about different fields of Cybersecurity.
Joovay Arias
Full Stack Software Engineer
Software Engineering
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!
David Jarvis
EPIC Deployment Lead
Network Support
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.
Antwan Grant
Contractor
at Capgemini
Atlanta, GA
Software Engineering
With my old skill set, no one would hire me. Since graduating from Per Scholas, I have had 5 people contact me for jobs right here in Atlanta.
Phillip Kinney
Coding Instructor
at Generation USA
Charlotte, NC
Java Developer
Per Scholas gave me a lot of confidence. I know that I would not have qualified for the role that I have now, from a technical perspective, without Per Scholas.
Angelica Dyson
Help Desk Representative
at Mechdyne Corp
Chicago
End User Desktop Support
My experience at Per Scholas definitely led me down the path I was looking to go down as far as my career is concerned.
Olga Sannikov
Software Engineer
at Capgemini
New York
Software Engineering
At Per Scholas, we have real experience creating projects and working as a team and career development training. In this field, you always work with a team, so you have to be able to respect and work with your team members, and also be able to help them.
Aaron Webb
IT Implementation Analyst
at Tenaris
Pittsburgh, PA
End User Desktop Support
Learning to be a professional in a working environment, updating my resume, taking part in mock interviews - these all helped me to come out of training more comfortable in an interview than I ever was before. Once I got into my first network administration position, it was everything I was looking for in an IT job, and it was all things I learned, hands-on, at Per Scholas.
Antonio Cuevas
Network Support Technician
at Millennium Digital Technologies
Detroit, MI
IT Support
I wanted to really challenge myself mentally and prove to myself that I could do this, that I could go through this rigorous training and do something that was more important to me and in demand from employers…It’s put me in a better position. I’m in a whole new career and am so happy with my choice to attend Per Scholas!
Catherine Acevedo
Associate Engineer
at Nagarro
New York, NY
Cybersecurity
Per Scholas really changes lives! They give you all the tools to start a career, you just have to put in the work. I am so thankful to be a part of it.
Brandon Rodriguez
IT Service Desk Technician
at Creative Testing Solutions
Phoenix, AZ
End User Desktop Support
I knew I wanted to be in tech but I didn’t know where to start. Luckily, Per Scholas fell right into my lap at just the right time!
Elena Bilko
Project Manager
Cybersecurity
We did a lot of hands-on training and cybersecurity cases. By the time I graduated, I felt very confident and knew a lot of information to start in the industry. I feel confident speaking to someone that's been in tech and explaining my work.
Cristal Carter
Systems Analyst II
at Apex Systems
Chicago, IL
End User Desktop Support
It may be hard to start...but don’t give up! Learn as much as you can and excel in every role, gain that knowledge and experience because everything you learn is invaluable.
Jenell Weitz
Service Enablement Specialist
at S&P Global
Denver, CO
IT Support
The class really appealed to me because it focuses on soft skills as well as technical skills. The course helps you with interviewing, creating your resume, and job placement. I think soft skills are just as valuable as the hard IT skills I learned.
Kevin Rappe
System Engineer
at Cetrom Information Technology, Inc.
Baltimore, MA
IT Support
The teachers did a great job with keeping us engaged. Not just covering the material but going over labs, the ins and outs of why we were learning this information in the first place, and getting us as hands-on as possible over remote learning. They did a really impressive job and it worked very well.
Kalib Travis
Cybersecurity, IT Support
If you want to get an IT career started, Per Scholas is a great resource to use. The support is great and they will definitely get you to where you need to be.
Kashmir Waller
Desktop Support Technician
at Allegheny County Department of Human Services
Pittsburgh, PA
IT Support
Prior to Per Scholas, I wasn’t getting any job offers or having anyone really look at my skills or resume. But, since being in the program, the job offers were rolling in and I accepted one that I love!
Rashad Huntley
Service Desk Analyst
IT Support
It was a great experience to learn in person. Per Scholas was accommodating, and it was nice to know that there are tools for me to succeed.
Soma Majumder
IT Support Help Desk Technician
at NYC Department of Education
New York, NY
IT Support
If you are thinking of applying to Per Scholas, you should definitely do it! It will change your life and give you the foundation of an IT education…[IT] is such a vast and evolving field; there is so much opportunity and the sky is the limit.
Sheillah Ndeda Aligula
IT Coordinator I
at Artech Information Systems LLC
National Capital Region
IT Support
I knew that I would be able to find a good job and I am so, so grateful to the financial coaches, the instructors, and Per Scholas.
Yusuf Ahmad
Network Services Specialist
at CrossCom
Chicago, IL
End User Desktop Support
Not only was Per Scholas supportive insofar as they helped me get my education and certification, they also helped me apply and demonstrate that I have those skills.
Yulin Vang
End User Computing Analyst
at Novant Health
Charlotte, North Carolina
End User Desktop Support
I finished Per Scholas more confident than when I started. It really gave me a boost. I feel excited and confident going into my new position!
Travis McCullough
Contract Administrator
at CBRE
Atlanta, GA
IT Support
I saw online with Per Scholas that everything was straightforward and approachable with no fine print. Per Scholas was here to help me learn at no cost. There were no surprises.
Craig Johnston
Help Desk Support Technician
at Surge Staffing
Columbus, OH
IT Support
Per Scholas was an opportunity for me to get the certificates and free training for skills I didn't previously have that were preventing me from getting the jobs that I was applying for.
Diah Anggraini
IT Consultant
at Stellar Services
New York
IT Support
If I was an employer, I would hire a Per Scholas graduate because I know for sure they are loaded with the skills needed to do the job. They are ready to work once they graduate from Per Scholas. This is a great program!
Adam Wong
IT Support Specialist
at Wells Fargo
Phoenix, AZ
End User Desktop Support
We weren’t just learning things to learn them, we were learning things to understand them and utilize them in a real life work environment.
Andre Diaz
Cybersecurity
All of the opportunities that I saw that were available to Per Scholas learners seemed unmatched anywhere else. I wanted to be a part of something bigger than me, and something that would propel me towards my goals...Per Scholas would help me in doing that.
Kashena Miller
Service Desk (Tier 1) Technician
at CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Baltimore, MA
End User Desktop Support
I feel like I utilized every resource that was offered. The financial coaches, counselors…I am so grateful that I went to Per Scholas. The people that I met - the teachers, the staff - they are amazing…the support was incredible. It felt like a net of support all around you. I am so grateful for the experience. I hope that other people can get to experience how great Per Scholas is. It is much more than just a tech program!
Stefany Santos
Corporate Operations Engineer
at Google
New York
Network Support
Per Scholas was tough. It was 12 weeks of intensive study, but in the end it was all so worth it and it brought me to where I am today!
Akintunde Akinwande
Datacenter Technician
at TEKsystems
Peoria. Arizona
Data Center
He wanted a career that offered learning and growth. "Technology kept coming up as the foundation of innovation, and I knew I had to make a move,” he shares. That decision marked a turning point, one that would lead him to Per Scholas and to a future he could build himself.
Ariana Reed
IT Support Specialist
at DaVita Kidney Care
RTT
IT Support
[The RTT course] is a structured learning setting, even though it's online. You get the experience of being in contact with other learners. You get the training - we did a lot of labs that gave us hands-on training. We had lots of resources under Per Scholas, even with the remote setting.
Arnell Darden
IT Engineer
at Ryze Superfoods
Detroit, MI
IT Support
I didn’t want to feel boxed in anymore. Now I don’t. My life feels bigger, and the future feels limitless.
Brittany Walcott
at Comcast
Grows to Code by Comcast and Per Scholas
Per Scholas is touching communities that would not have these opportunities otherwise...To give people a chance, it's really like giving people hope. [Per Scholas] is literally changing lives with just the power of knowledge.
Carleton Foster
at Goodwill Education Initiatives
Indianapolis, IN
IT Support
I’m happy and thankful for the opportunities I was offered through Per Scholas and The Excel Center.
Hector Ortega
Network Operations Technician
at Granite Telecommunications LLC
Boston, MA
CompTIA A+
This is the most financial security that I’ve ever experienced in my entire life. When I talk to people about my experience in Boston, I always tell them that Per Scholas made me feel like this is a city where somebody can come and have the opportunity to actually have a life for themselves.
Ismail FoFana
Junior Software Engineer
at PeopleShores
Bronx
PeopleShores Customized - Cybersecurity
It felt like I had found a hidden gem — something built to give people like me a real chance to grow and succeed in tech.
Hugo Cañedo
Network Operations Center Engineer
at National Grid
New York, NY
Systems Administration
I feel very fortunate to have had this training. It’s so necessary to give folks a chance at a career field they didn’t think was a thought or choice.
Jeffrey Jones
Application Support Analyst
at United Rentals
Charlotte, North Carolina
End User Desktop Support
I think that PS is one of the best decisions that I ever made. The sense of community, all the information, all the resources that have been provided for me, all of my instructors, my classmates…it has been amazing and I am so grateful that I took the step in this direction and it led me to so many amazing people.
Khalid Ibrahim
Systems Technician
at Atom Creek
Denver, CO
Security Fundamentals
I’m so grateful to be part of this program. Through being enrolled in this program, I can see how my life has changed, as well as my career. It was a very short cut to what I’m doing right now, rather than waiting four years to get a degree and then a job. Having this bootcamp for 3 months and then landing a job has paid off so well!
LaLonnie Moseley
IT Support
The support [at Per Scholas] went beyond just technology training. They prepared you for the job. They made sure you were secure and doing alright. They made sure we all had laptops and access to the internet. It was just so many things they did outside of just technology. The staff definitely stepped up to the plate and made sure we felt the support. They are like a second family to any person that goes to Per Scholas. I can’t be more thankful for the experience.
Mishelle Esser
Women in Software Engineering (WISE)
I knew I needed to return to IT, but spending $20,000 on a bootcamp just wasn’t feasible. Per Scholas offered the support and structure I needed to build my skills and prepare for the future.
Nalini Bholanauth
Help Desk Support Technician
at Baruch College
New York, NY
Cybersecurity
Looking at the curriculum of courses you have to pay for, it was the same skills and training being offered at Per Scholas for free. I thought Per Scholas looked really cool and interesting!
Obosa Ogbeide
Telemedia Analyst
Cybersecurity, CompTIA Security+ and Endpoint Security via Career Accelerator
Going through the Per Scholas program and then in conjunction with that, going through the Cisco networking courses, I knew I was going to be able to get a lot out of training.
Peyton Brooks
Jr. Security Engineer
Cybersecurity, Career Accelerator - Ethical Hacking
As long as you have the internal drive and natural interest, there's no way you can't be successful.
Raekwon Frazier
Client Support Specialist
at Employee Navigator
National Capital Region
IT Support
Before Per Scholas, I didn’t really know what I wanted to do. I didn’t know what I wanted my career path to be…Per Scholas really defined that for me.
Raheem Onapajo
Apprentice
at Bank of America
Chicago
IT Support
I was looking for a new opportunity, and Per Scholas gave that to me for a career switch.
Robert Terrell
Cybersecurity
If you hire someone from Per Scholas, not only will you be getting someone that is technically good at everything they do, they are also going to know how to carry themselves professionally.
Ryan Johnson
CompTIA CySA+
Just having that financial support to be able to push you along to get to a point where you are able to take care of yourself, is an enormous gift
Seanje Lenox-Wise
Service Help Desk Analyst
at Frontline Managed Services
St. Louis, MO
Cybersecurity
Per Scholas took the time to make sure we were tech savvy, but could also conduct ourselves in a professional setting and had a strong resume. They made sure we knew how to build a cover letter, make our Linkedin pages great so that recruiters would come to us — I’m really glad I was able to get that experience.
Selasi Fiadzigbe
Attack Analyst
at JPMorgan Chase
New York, NY
Cybersecurity
I am really, really grateful to Per Scholas. It is a program that helps people navigate and get into the tech world. It is not easy to get there. All the resources Per Scholas gave me were so helpful...it gives you so many opportunities you would not otherwise be able to get.
Shana Franks
Cybersecurity Associate
at Leading Financial Services Company
North Carolina
IT Support
Per Scholas didn’t just teach me tech—it gave me the confidence to reclaim my life. The support, the training, and the network helped me turn a devastating loss into an incredible opportunity. Now, I’m not just building a career—I’m building a future.
Steven Reyes
IT Support Specialist
at Medcor
Chicago
IT Support
Per Scholas really solidified my pathway into entering the technology industry. It’s allowed me to build the sort of life I want for myself and my future.
Todd Theobald
Service Desk Analyst, Tier 1
at Advent Health
Orlando, FL
End User Desktop Support
It blows me away how much it feels like the people of Per Scholas truly care about us. We’re not just another number to them. They actually want us to improve the quality of our lives. I’m so grateful for it. It’s hard work, but it feels good to work hard when people support and celebrate you in that work.
Victor Aviles
Help Desk Administrator
AWS re/Start
I had never touched any of that technology or done any of the labs that Per Scholas and Cisco provided, which were great. It's very hands-on, and that was something that I liked.
Maria Patokina
Developer
at Neuberger Berman
New York, NY
Software Engineering
I learned a lot in a short period of time with Per Scholas that prepared me with a lot of practical, hands-on experience. Per Scholas gave me a lot of confidence, and I think that this new career in Software Engineering is going to be much more rewarding than what I was doing before!
Matt Watkins
Cybersecurity
Being able to find an organization like Per Scholas that is filled with connections and people that are willing to help get your foot in the door has been a great experience for me. I received the same training and the same credentials as if I were to pay $16,000-$20,000 from someone else.
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