Andre Yates

“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.”

Sadly, an academic college education doesn’t always cover the skills, mindset, and experience needed to succeed in a tech career. Filling that gap is a major part of what’s helped Andre Yates become a successful Software Developer at Capgemini after graduating from Per Scholas in September 2020. He realized something we know here at Per Scholas: tech companies are looking for specialists with more than they can gain from a traditional college education. Determined to fulfill his ambitions of a fulfilling tech career, Andre searched for further training that could help better prepare him for the tech world of work.

Like over 25,000 other successful learners, Andre found that training with Per Scholas. He was invigorated to discover that Per Scholas could provide him with relevant skills and experience, bridging that gap between purely academic college education and the professional career he aimed for.

Andre graduated and quickly found a role as a Java Developer at Capgemini. After joining Capgemini, Andre was excited to discover that his Per Scholas experiences had put him in exactly the right position to succeed in his new role.

Andre reflected, “The training [at Capgemini] was similar to what I got at Per Scholas, just at a quicker pace, so the training I had at Per Scholas set me up for success. They encouraged us to get other certifications and continue our learning to help match us with other clients of theirs.”

Andre has found a fulfilling tech career and can continue learning and developing his skills. He can follow his aspirations while pursuing additional career advancement and personal development certifications.