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News May 30, 2025

Per Scholas Philadelphia Celebrates Five Years of Community Impact with Expansion Announcement in Partnership with OIC Philadelphia

Since launching in 2019, the Per Scholas Philadelphia campus has trained more than 600 learners, equipping them with critical tech skills such as IT Support and Cybersecurity. Per Scholas Philadelphia hosted its Five-Year Campus Celebration in Philadelphia with remarks from Claire Statchura of Comcast, Sean Sheridan of TEKsystems, Liz Newell of CHUBB, Shana Savage of Urban Technology Project, and Per Scholas Philadelphia alumni who work at those institutions. Per Scholas President Caitlyn Brazill, and Chief Operating Officer Tamara Johnson were also in attendance.

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News May 30, 2025

Per Scholas Helps Prep Veterans for Civilian Life

As we commemorated Memorial Day, we paused as a nation to honor the fallen, reflect on the courage of our soldiers, and express gratitude for the freedoms they defended. But our responsibility to those who served extends beyond remembrance. As we pay tribute to their sacrifice, we must also invest in their futures.

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Blog May 27, 2025

Why Mental Health Is a Core Skill in Tech

In the world of technology, we’re constantly discussing the importance of building better systems. But what about the system that powers it all—you? Without the right mental health support, tech employees can become stressed, burned out, and overwhelmed.

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News May 27, 2025

Welcoming the New Faces Leading Per Scholas Into the Future

At Per Scholas, leadership is more than a title — it’s a calling to advance economic mobility, foster opportunity, and ignite change across our communities. Today, we’re thrilled to introduce six dynamic leaders who have stepped into Managing Director roles across our campuses within the last year. Each brings a wealth of experience, a passion for education and workforce development, and a deep commitment to the cities they call home.

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Press Release May 22, 2025

Per Scholas Chicago Welcomes Kate Doyle as New Managing Director

Per Scholas is excited to announce Kate Doyle as Managing Director of Per Scholas Chicago. Kate officially assumed her role earlier this year, bringing with her a dynamic background spanning education, technology, and community development.

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Press Release May 22, 2025

Per Scholas Pittsburgh Welcomes Gene Walker as New Managing Director

Per Scholas is excited to announce Gene Walker as the new Managing Director of Per Scholas Pittsburgh. Gene officially joined the organization earlier this year, bringing a deep commitment to education, community leadership, and workforce development to his new role.

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News May 20, 2025

Per Scholas and TEKsystems Celebrate 10 Years

We’re proud to celebrate a decade-long partnership with TEKsystems! Since 2015, our collaboration has trained 10,000+ learners across 12 cities.

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News May 15, 2025

Per Scholas Hosts Virtual Panel on Data Center Workforce Trends Featuring Experts from TEKsystems and Microsoft

The panel, Data Centers in Demand: Workforce Trends & Talent Pipelines, featured expert insights from TEKsystems and Microsoft. The event brought together leading voices in the data center industry for an engaging virtual conversation about the future of tech infrastructure and talent development.

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Blog May 12, 2025

Debugging Your Mind: Mental Health Tips for Tech Learners

Explore essential mental health tips for tech learners facing stress, burnout, and impostor syndrome. Boost your resilience with practical strategies and technology insights.

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Press Coverage May 9, 2025

Closing the Skills Gap: How Per Scholas and Social Finance Are Transforming Workforce Access with Living Expense Support

A recent article from Workshift titled “Want to Close the Skills Gap? Cover Living Expenses, Not Just Tuition” explores this critical gap and highlights how to improve outcomes for learners and employers alike.

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Per Scholas Chicago Welcomes Kate Doyle as New Managing Director

Per Scholas Pittsburgh Welcomes Gene Walker as New Managing Director

Per Scholas and TEKsystems Celebrate 10 Years

Per Scholas Hosts Virtual Panel on Data Center Workforce Trends Featuring Experts from TEKsystems and Microsoft

Debugging Your Mind: Mental Health Tips for Tech Learners

Closing the Skills Gap: How Per Scholas and Social Finance Are Transforming Workforce Access with Living Expense Support

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Per Scholas Philadelphia Celebrates Five Years of Community Impact with Expansion Announcement in Partnership with OIC Philadelphia

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Why Mental Health Is a Core Skill in Tech

Welcoming the New Faces Leading Per Scholas Into the Future

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Per Scholas Chicago Welcomes Kate Doyle as New Managing Director

Per Scholas Pittsburgh Welcomes Gene Walker as New Managing Director

Per Scholas and TEKsystems Celebrate 10 Years

Per Scholas Hosts Virtual Panel on Data Center Workforce Trends Featuring Experts from TEKsystems and Microsoft

Debugging Your Mind: Mental Health Tips for Tech Learners

Closing the Skills Gap: How Per Scholas and Social Finance Are Transforming Workforce Access with Living Expense Support

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