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News September 29, 2023

Per Scholas Newark Celebrates Recent Graduates

On September 8, Per Scholas Newark celebrated the accomplishments of two IT Support cohorts and two Cybersecurity cohorts. More than 70 new Per Scholas alumni have jumpstarted their careers in tech! A commencement ceremony was held, honoring our newest alumni for their remarkable accomplishment.

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Press Release September 28, 2023

Per Scholas Celebrates $20 Million Investment from Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott

"Receiving this transformational investment from MacKenzie Scott, one of the most dynamic philanthropists in modern times, is a testament to Per Scholas' impact over our nearly 30 year history. As we've evolved from a computer recycler in the South Bronx to a technical skills trainer in 22 cities and counting across America, we are so grateful for this $20 million gift – the largest, unrestricted funding our organization has ever received," said Plinio Ayala, President & CEO, Per Scholas. "This investment will propel Per Scholas for even greater national impact well into the future, centered on growth and innovation and ensuring our alumni achieve a thriving wage through our Career Accelerator."

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News July 28, 2023

JPMorgan Chase Hosts Innovative Workshop with Per Scholas Newark’s Cybersecurity Learners

Per Scholas Newark hosted JPMorgan Chase at our campus for an innovative corporate engagement workshop, Unlocking Opportunities in Cybersecurity: Guidance on Building a Successful Career. The event benefited 15 current cybersecurity learners.

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News May 30, 2023

TD Bank Leaders Volunteer with Per Scholas Learners for Mock Interviews

On May 15, more than 25 leaders from TD Bank volunteered their time and participated in mock interviews with a Cybersecurity Cohort of Per Scholas learners from Atlanta, Newark, and Boston. Corporate volunteerism is critical in Per Scholas’ training and provides an opportunity to connect with business leaders and gain industry insight.

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News May 25, 2023

Per Scholas Receives Funding from Citizens Philanthropic Foundation for Alumni Upskilling Program

Per Scholas received $50,000 from the Citizens Philanthropic Foundation for our Per Scholas Alumni Upskilling program, which provides continued support to our alumni after they leave Per Scholas. Per Scholas Newark Managing Director, Jessica Zorola, was interviewed about our participation in the grant program.

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News July 18, 2022

Per Scholas Newark Receives Grant from Panasonic

Per Scholas is thrilled to announce our recent grant from Panasonic to support our Newark campus as we continue to train individuals underrepresented in tech with skills needed to advance their tech careers.

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Press Release March 16, 2022

Per Scholas Newark to Train More than 200 Technologists in 2022

Per Scholas Newark recently welcomed Jessica Zorola as Managing Director, leading the national nonprofit’s technology training efforts in Newark, New Jersey. Per Scholas Newark is set to train more than 200 technologists in the year ahead in skills ranging from IT Support, Software Engineering, AWS re/Start, and Cybersecurity.

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Per Scholas Newark and Prudential together at first day of hybrid learning.

News November 29, 2021

Per Scholas Newark Returns to Campus with Support from Prudential

Per Scholas Newark returned to campus for the first time since the pandemic hit, in a hybrid model that includes both in-person and remote learning. Prudential has been present throughout our remote training and also joined to welcome our learners back to in-person training.

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News September 29, 2021

Per Scholas in the News – September 2021

September was a busy month for Per Scholas! We were featured in various media outlets that showcased our President and CEO Plinio Ayala and the impact of a few of our seventeen locations.

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Per Scholas featured in New Jersey Business Magazine.

News September 15, 2021

New Jersey Business Magazine Features Per Scholas Newark

Read Per Scholas Newark's feature in New Jersey Business Magazine, where the article focuses on Newark's commitment to equitable access to bridge the digital divide. Per Scholas Newark's Managing Director LaToya Ball notes, “Per Scholas collaborates with industry-leading employers to build more diverse talent pools, directly connecting our graduates to new career opportunities in fields such as IT support, cybersecurity, AWS re/Start, and software engineering.”