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Press Release October 30, 2025

Per Scholas Recognized by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) for Non-Credit Program Excellence

October 30, 2025 — Per Scholas is proud to share that its Boston campus has been recognized by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) for excellence in non-credit programming. This distinction places Per Scholas among the inaugural cohort of eight organizations acknowledged for meeting the highest standards of educational quality and impact in non-credit learning.

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Press Release September 11, 2025

Per Scholas Welcomes New National Board Member

Leaders Contribute to Transform America’s Tech Workforce

BRONX, N.Y. (August 27, 2025)—Today, Per Scholas, the leading national tech training nonprofit, welcomes new National Board Member Steve Rullo.

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News August 27, 2025

Per Scholas Welcomes New Regional and Campus Leaders Driving Access to Tech Careers

Per Scholas is proud to announce the appointment of Karla Benson Rutten as Regional Senior Vice President, Midwest, along with Laura Chavez as Managing Director of Per Scholas Detroit and Sharise Erby as Managing Director of Per Scholas Phoenix. These accomplished leaders bring decades of experience in nonprofit management, workforce development, and community engagement, advancing Per Scholas’s mission to expand access to no-cost tech training and career pathways.

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News August 7, 2025

Data Center Valedictorian Turned Tech Trailblazer: A Journey from Music to TEKsystems

In our recent, inspiring Q&A Spotlight, we shine a light on Akintunde Akinwande, a Per Scholas graduate and Data Center Valedictorian, whose journey from the music industry to the tech world is a powerful story of reinvention, resilience, and forward-looking ambition.

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News July 16, 2025

Per Scholas and Workday Partnership

For over a decade, Per Scholas and Workday have teamed up to open doors to tech careers for aspiring technologists and build pathways to economic mobility for individuals nationwide. With Workday’s support, Per Scholas has grown from 5 campus locations to 24, equipping over 25,000 learners with the skills and confidence to break into high-growth tech roles.

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News July 16, 2025

Strengthening Inclusive Tech Talent: Collaborating on TEKsystems DisruptED Podcast

In the latest episode of DisruptED, hosted by Ron J. Stefanski and released June 27, 2025, TEKsystems leaders Faith Johnson (VP, Global HR) and John Lullen (Managing Executive, Marketplace Inclusion) joined the discussion on future-proofing the tech workforce through inclusive, non-traditional hiring avenues.

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News July 9, 2025

Per Scholas Collaborates with Atlanta Hawks and Stand Together to Facilitate Access to Career-Readiness Pathways

On June 23, 2025, the Atlanta Hawks, in collaboration with Stand Together, wrapped up an innovative six‑week Virtual Sales Academy designed to empower part‑time team members at State Farm Arena.

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News June 25, 2025

Per Scholas North Carolina Hosts Power Up: Charlotte to Fuel Energy Innovation and Tech Workforce Growth

Charlotte, N.C., June 25, 2025 – Since launching in 2020, the Per Scholas North Carolina campus has trained more than 800 learners, equipping them with critical tech skills such as Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, and IT Support.

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News June 24, 2025

Per Scholas Kansas City Celebrates One-Year Milestone, Training 65 Technologists for the Region’s Growing Tech Economy

Since launching in 2024, the Per Scholas Kansas City campus has trained 65 learners, equipping them with critical tech skills such as IT Support and future-forward Data Centers systems training.

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News June 10, 2025

Plinio Ayala Named to Bronx Power 100

Per Scholas is proud to announce that our CEO, Plinio Ayala, has been named to City & State New York’s Bronx Power 100 list. This annual recognition honors influential leaders who are driving positive change and growth in the Bronx.

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Per Scholas Welcomes New National Board Member

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Data Center Valedictorian Turned Tech Trailblazer: A Journey from Music to TEKsystems

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Per Scholas and Workday Partnership

Strengthening Inclusive Tech Talent: Collaborating on TEKsystems DisruptED Podcast

Per Scholas Collaborates with Atlanta Hawks and Stand Together to Facilitate Access to Career-Readiness Pathways

Per Scholas North Carolina Hosts Power Up: Charlotte to Fuel Energy Innovation and Tech Workforce Growth

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Data Center Valedictorian Turned Tech Trailblazer: A Journey from Music to TEKsystems

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Per Scholas and Workday Partnership

Strengthening Inclusive Tech Talent: Collaborating on TEKsystems DisruptED Podcast

Per Scholas Collaborates with Atlanta Hawks and Stand Together to Facilitate Access to Career-Readiness Pathways

Per Scholas North Carolina Hosts Power Up: Charlotte to Fuel Energy Innovation and Tech Workforce Growth

Per Scholas Kansas City Celebrates One-Year Milestone, Training 65 Technologists for the Region’s Growing Tech Economy

Plinio Ayala Named to Bronx Power 100

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