Elevating Colorado’s Economy by Launching Tech Careers

April 29, 2022

On April 6, Per Scholas partner ActivateWork hosted Elevating Colorado’s Economy by Launching Tech Careers, a robust conversation featuring Governor Jared Polis, Denver-area leading employers, ActivateWork Powered by Per Scholas graduates and Per Scholas’ own Chief Development Officer, Caitlyn Brazill.

Governor Gary Polis at podium speaking

“Our partnership with ActivateWork is truly unique, and a critical piece of Per Scholas’ ambitious scaling plan,” remarked Caitlyn Brazill. “Together, we can make opportunity ubiquitous in Colorado.”

ActivateWork, powered by Per Scholas, began offering tuition-free technical training in 2020 and to date, has graduated more than 120 diverse individuals in skills ranging from IT Support to Software Engineer to Cybersecurity and more. In 2021 alone, 48 graduates launched careers in tech at companies including, Bank of America, Trimble, FirstBank, Dish Network, and more. ActivateWork, powered by Per Scholas, will train more than 1,200 Denver-based learners in tech skills over the next five years, boosting the region’s economy and continuing to launch tech careers in Colorado.

Sign up for our Monthly Impact Report

More News

November 22, 2024

Per Scholas Honored in New York Times Communities Fund Annual Holiday Giving Campaign

Per Scholas has been selected as a beneficiary of The New York Times Communities Fund holiday giving campaign to help support its mission to drive equity and opportunity in the ever-advancing technology landscape by unlocking the untapped potential of individuals, uplifting communities, and meeting the needs of employers through rigorous tech training.

November 20, 2024

The Power of Apprenticeships: Building Skilled Talent for Today’s Workforce

A new approach to education and workforce development is helping build skilled talent for today’s workforce: apprenticeships. Employers are partnering with hands-on learning institutions for innovative apprenticeship programs in industries as diverse as technology, healthcare, and manufacturing. By integrating work experience into education, learning organizations like Per Scholas are closing the skills gap to create a new and ready workforce.