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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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Per Scholas Pittsburgh Partners with Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania

Per Scholas Pittsburgh has partnered with Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania to launch a tech training program. The program will collaborate to connect underrepresented individuals to information technology (IT) careers, eliminate barriers to employment in this growing field, and enable learners from diverse backgrounds to pursue living wage careers in the Pittsburgh region.

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Job Training That’s Free Until You’re Hired Is a Blueprint for Biden

We need investment in workforce development programs to help bridge the skills divide in America. Per Scholas is Honored to be included in the New York Times article among other programs supporting workforce training. Per Scholas offers fully cost-free tech training that builds skilled tech talent and connects our graduates to tech employment opportunities across the country.

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Per Scholas and ITSMF Refresh Diverse by Design with Dedicated Director to Drive Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts Across Technology

Diverse by Design, powered by Per Scholas and ITSMF, promotes solutions-driven conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion within tech, produces meaningful content that empowers c-suite leaders to make both valuable and socially impactful business decisions, and provides access to sophisticated customized training and talent sourcing solutions to meet companies’ talent demands while transforming the diversity landscape of their organizations.

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Seven Funders Look to the STARs to Advance Economic Mobility and Racial Equity

With growing awareness of the disparate impact labor market practices have on STARs, this funding round affirms the promise of a STARs-centered approach to address both economic mobility and race equity. Importantly, we are dedicating a portion of this funding to support STARs-focused initiatives in partnership with organizations such as Per Scholas and the SkillUp Coalition.

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