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News May 21, 2026

The BlackRock Foundation Deepens National Partnership with Per Scholas, Receiving Opportunity Builder Recognition

Since the partnership began in 2018, BlackRock and The BlackRock Foundation have granted $7.8 million nationally to support Per Scholas programs across Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, New York, Orlando, Seattle, and North Carolina. This Founder’s Circle partnership has helped scale training capacity, deepen employer connections, and expand access to high-growth technology careers for thousands of learners across the country.

News May 19, 2026

Per Scholas North Carolina “Unlocking Potential” Fundraiser, Highlighting Workforce Partnerships and Expanding Pathways to Tech Careers

Per Scholas North Carolina convened employers, philanthropic partners, alumni, and community leaders on Friday evening for its annual fundraiser, Unlocking Potential: A Celebration of People and Possibility, held at The Terrace at Cedar Hill in Charlotte. The event highlighted the organization’s continued statewide growth and expanding network of partners investing in no-cost, industry-aligned technology training.

News April 28, 2026

IBM and Per Scholas Celebrate National IT Service Day with “Inside the Tech Workforce” Panel

In celebration of National IT Service Day, Per Scholas was honored to host a dynamic virtual panel featuring four distinguished leaders from IBM. Titled "Inside the Tech Workforce," the event provided our learners and alumni with a rare, "under the hood" look at one of the world's largest technology companies, and was the final panel of a series from IBM.

Press Coverage March 4, 2026

Per Scholas St. Louis Featured in St. Louis Magazine for Expanding Tech Training in the AI Era

News February 27, 2026

Celebrating Impact in St. Louis: 400 Learners Trained in partnership with Cortex

Since launching in 2022, the Per Scholas St. Louis campus has trained over 400 learners, equipping them with critical tech skills such as Cybersecurity, Data Center Technician and IT Support. Our alumni have earned jobs at employers including Boeing, BJCHealthcare, TEKSystems, UKG, and more.

News February 25, 2026

Per Scholas and Comcast “Team UP” to Power Philadelphia’s Next Generation of Tech Talent

In a powerful display of corporate engagement and community partnership, learners from Per Scholas Philadelphia and OIC Philadelphia recently visited the Comcast Technology Center for an intensive day of mentorship, career exploration, and real-world preparation.

News January 29, 2026

JobTrain and Per Scholas Celebrate Inaugural IT Support Cohort Graduation in the San Francisco Bay Area

JobTrain and Per Scholas proudly celebrated the graduation of their inaugural San Francisco Bay Area IT Support cohort with a pinning ceremony marking a major milestone in the partnership’s shared commitment to workforce equity and economic mobility.

Press Release September 25, 2025

Per Scholas Marks 30 Years of Unlocking Tech Careers, Honors Leaders from Comcast and Ballmer Group at Anniversary Gala

Celebrating three decades of bridging the opportunity gap, Per Scholas, a leading no-cost tech training provider will honor key partners at its New York City anniversary gala.

News September 15, 2025

Per Scholas Houston Highlighted Innovation with Power Up: Houston during Energy & Climate Startup Week

Top leaders in the energy, utilities, and technology sectors explored the powerful intersection of innovation and workforce development among industry peers at Power Up: Houston, hosted at Capgemini.

News August 18, 2025

Per Scholas Detroit Hosts Power Up: Detroit to Fuel Energy Innovation and Tech Workforce Growth

Top leaders in the energy, utilities, and technology sectors explored the powerful intersection of innovation and workforce development among industry peers at Power Up: Detroit, hosted at Newlab within Michigan Central.