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Blog January 25, 2022

A Mentor’s Role in a Learner’s Life

Per Scholas offers supplemental mentorship to all its learners in addition to their training. Our mentors are career coaches, financial coaches, and instructors, all of who believe that maintaining an open line of communication with our learners is essential to their success. But how exactly are mentors influencing our learners’ experiences not only during their time at Per Scholas but also after graduating?

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News January 14, 2022

Per Scholas Named as Exemplary Training Program in New York

Per Scholas was featured in an article depicting New York City Mayor Eric Adams' workforce development plan and how we are an exemplary training program in New York by the Center for an Urban Future.

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Blog December 23, 2021

The Importance of Upskilling and Reskilling

In a competitive job market with many shifting gears from The Great Resignation, there is more focus on employees to upskill and reskill in their industry to become greater experts in the field. When it comes to technology, Per Scholas not only trains our learners to become skilled technologists, but we also offer upskilling and reskilling opportunities that support our corporate partners with top-tier candidates for their organizations.

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News December 17, 2021

Per Scholas and Amazon Working Together to Train Individuals to Become Cloud Experts

Per Scholas Greater Boston alumni, Ana Rodriguez was featured in Insider‘s article showcasing Amazon Web Services (AWS) and how they will train 29 million individuals to be cloud experts. Per Scholas currently trains individuals to be AWS certified with tuition-free training, just as Ana accomplished.

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News December 16, 2021

Per Scholas Featured in Version Next, Now

TEKsystem's flagship publication, Version Next, Now, provides real-world insights and expert perspectives on breakthroughs in technology impacting business. In the most recent issue, Per Scholas's Executive Vice President of Social Ventures Damien Howard offered powerful commentary making the business case for diversity and positioned Per Scholas as a go-to resource for building diverse talent pipelines.

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News December 9, 2021

Per Scholas Columbus Featured in Segment at WBNS About Equity in Tech Industry

Per Scholas Columbus Managing Director Noah Mitchell sat down with WBNS to discuss how Per Scholas Columbus is encouraging equity in the tech field.

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News November 29, 2021

Insight Into Our 2022 Training Cohorts

Per Scholas will begin accepting applications for our 2022 tech training cohorts at our 17 campuses nationwide! From training courses designed to support women learners to greater availability of our most popular and in-demand training tracks, learn the details of what courses will be available in the year ahead.

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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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Blog November 22, 2021

How to Land Your First Job in Tech: Resume and Interview Tips

As Per Scholas continues to prepare our learners for thriving tech careers, our training does not stop at the technical skills needed to acquire a tech role. For example, we set aside a full day each week for professional development and career coaching for all of our learners for a holistic approach to starting a career in tech. Read on to learn more tips!

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Women-only technologists in cohort in National Capital Region

News November 16, 2021

Women-Only Cohort Launching at Per Scholas in 2022

Per Scholas hopes the pilot apprenticeship program can help increase the overall amount of women in the tech workforce and provide some answers about barriers to entry.