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Tech program development through training at Per Scholas with two women learners.

News September 15, 2021

Per Scholas Named a Tech Program Preparing Youth to Build the Future

Per Scholas was featured as one of 33 tech programs in Baltimore that are preparing local youth to build the future. Continue reading in the article to learn more about our impact in the Baltimore community!

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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.”

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Secretary Martin Walsh at women in tech grant announcement event.

Press Release September 10, 2021

Per Scholas To Launch Women In Tech Software Engineering Apprenticeship

At a ceremony held at Per Scholas’s Philadelphia Campus yesterday afternoon, U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty J. Walsh named Per Scholas one of five new Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations grant recipients towards women in tech. Joining Secretary Walsh at the announcement was Department of Labor Women’s Bureau Director Wendy Chun-Hoon.

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CBS News interview with Per Scholas graduate, Richard Escotto.

Press Coverage September 7, 2021

Per Scholas Learner Featured on CBS Sunday Morning

Per Scholas New York graduate Richard Escotto was featured on CBS News' program, Sunday Morning. Richard discussed his decision to leave the restaurant industry to pursue a career in technology amid the pandemic.

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News September 7, 2021

Per Scholas President and CEO Plinio Ayala Featured in New York Daily News Opinion Piece

Read Plinio Ayala's opinion piece in the New York Daily News on creating a more inclusive labor market for employers and employees. "By prioritizing funding for evidence-based programs, we can do a better job of ensuring that federal legislation is actually supporting economic mobility rather than just funding nonprofits," he mentions. Continue reading...

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Per Scholas learners together prior to inaugural graduations..

News August 31, 2021

Per Scholas Celebrates Inaugural Graduations in Phoenix and Seattle

Per Scholas has seen a lot of growth in 2021 as we expanded out to the west coast and welcomed our first graduates from Phoenix and Seattle! This month marks Per Scholas’s inaugural Full Stack Java Developer graduations in Phoenix and Seattle, powered by TEKsystems.

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News August 30, 2021

Per Scholas Atlanta Graduates Gain Industry Knowledge Through Capgemini’s Internship Program

Per Scholas has been a leader in connecting our learners with the skills and career development needed to pursue and land an IT career. Opportunities like those which Capgemini provides have made it possible for our graduates to receive additional hands-on training and opportunities from their robust internship program.

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News August 27, 2021

Per Scholas Learners Thrive with Learner Support Team & The Anthem Foundation

When our learners graduate from Per Scholas and launch their careers in tech, we are confident in their ability to succeed in their IT roles. With training in technical skills, career development, as well as life skills from our Learner Support Team, our Per Scholas learners thrive and are well-rounded professionals prepared to make their mark in the industry!

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Helen Young Hayes celebrates ActivateIT graduation as CEO and Founder.

News August 27, 2021

Per Scholas Celebrates ActivateIT Graduation and Generosity in Denver

At the beginning of August ActivateIT, Powered by Per Scholas, graduated its innovative IT Support cohort and celebrated its 2020 launch in person! Graduates also received a generous gift that will impact their wealth for years to come. Read more as we celebrate the ActivateIT graduation!

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Here is a female learner during a Per Scholas tech training in Texas.

News August 27, 2021

Expanding Tech Training in Texas

With generous support from JPMorgan Chase & Co., more tech training in Texas, hosted by Per Scholas Dallas, will now be available. In an effort to continue to scale remote training as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, a new focus on recruiting and enrolling learners from neighboring Collin and Tarrant Counties is underway.