Alumni Stories

“Just like your fingerprint, no one else has your story. When you share it, you give someone else permission to believe they can do it too.”

“Now I see that in this field, your trajectory is entirely your own. If you commit to the system, protect your learning time, and show up every single day, the tech industry will make room for you.”

“Learning software through Per Scholas changed me on a fundamental level. It helped me organize my thoughts in a structured way.”

“Do the thing scared. There will rarely be a perfect moment to take a risk, pursue an opportunity, or step into something unfamiliar. Progress comes from trusting your abilities and moving forward even when you're uncertain.”

“When I started to reflect on my journey after Per Scholas, I realized I am so proud of it... Looking back, my experience at Per Scholas taught me to bet on myself like never before.”

“In a very short time, I've come to know way more than I used to know. [Working in] tech gives me the confidence that every problem has a solution.”

“I have personal growth in terms of a belief that I can do hard things. When I went to Per Scholas, I was at rock bottom mentally... they made me feel that even if things are hard, I can rise above it.”

“With my family and the desire to inspire and encourage my cohort as my WHY, I showed up ready to engage, learn, push past my limits and fear, and bring the very best Per Scholas has to offer.”