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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 May 25, 2023

Per Scholas Included as 2023 Red Nose Day Grantee Partner

On May 25th, Red Nose Day returns for its 9th official year, and Per Scholas is excited and honored to have been selected as one of this year’s grantee partners! Red Nose Day is an annual fundraising event held by Comic Relief US that seeks to raise life-changing funds to help end the cycle of poverty and ensure children are safe, healthy, educated, and empowered across the U.S. and around the world.

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News May 22, 2023

Per Scholas Partners with Indeed for Skill Connect to Promote Skills and Training Programs with Employers

Per Scholas is proud to announce a new partnership with Indeed for their new product, Skill Connect, to help job seekers without college degrees better promote their skills and completed training programs to potential employers.

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Per Scholas Perspectives May 12, 2023

Tech Jobs Remain Hot, but Diversity Gaps Remain Prevalent

Despite layoffs in the first quarter of 2023, the tech job market remains hot! According to the April jobs report, there are more than 316,000 open tech roles nationwide. Yet, companies continue to struggle to find the skilled talent to fill these roles.

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News May 3, 2023

Per Scholas Awarded Funding from Comcast for Creating a More Inclusive Workforce and Economy

Per Scholas received funding from Comcast for creating a more inclusive workforce and economy as one of nine recipients.

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News May 1, 2023

Apex Systems Volunteers with Per Scholas Alumni

Apex Systems volunteered their time with Per Scholas Alumni nationwide for a virtual volunteer event. The event included a presentation on how to work with technical recruiters.

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News April 18, 2023

Capgemini Volunteers with Per Scholas for Mock Interviews and Women’s History Month Panel

In March, Capgemini hosted two mock interview sessions for our learners and led a Women’s History Month conversation. Per Scholas is grateful for Capgemini’s partnership beyond hiring our graduates and enhancing the learner experience through volunteer engagement.

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News March 30, 2023

Per Scholas Receives Investment from Citizens to Increase Alumni Upskilling

Per Scholas was named a new regional workforce partner of Citizens as part of a massive commitment announced today in Jersey City, New Jersey. Residents and businesses in New Jersey’s Hudson and Essex Counties will benefit from broader and more equitable access to job training and development programs.

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Press Coverage March 29, 2023

Per Scholas Chief Training Officer Jasmine Miller Shares Vision for Job Equity for Women in Tech with TEKsystems

Per Scholas Chief Training Officer Jasmine Miller was featured by TEKsystems for her insight into women in tech and workforce equity in honor of Women's History Month.

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