News & Press

Press Coverage May 28, 2020

Reskilling initiative helps individuals in Boston and Washington, D.C. launch careers in the cloud

Per Scholas announces a new collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS), "AWS re/Start" at Per Scholas Greater Boston and Per Scholas National Capital Region.

Press Coverage May 27, 2020

JPMorgan Chase Gives $670K to Dallas Nonprofits That Support Female Entrepreneurs, Financial Health, and Skills Training

Press Release May 14, 2020

Barclays Partners with Trusted Non-Profits Across the Americas to Deliver Relief Through $125m COVID-19 Community Aid Package

Per Scholas is one of 13 nonprofits across the country to receive support through Barclays Investment Bank's $125m COVID-19 Community Aid Package to alleviate economic hardship for students and their families affected by the crisis, and break the cycle of poverty through technology training programs.

Press Coverage April 22, 2020

Leaders and Experts in Employment & Workforce Training Form “NY Workforce Recovery Strategy Group”

In direct response to the growing crisis of unemployment and small business collapse in New York City as a result of the COVID-19 health crisis, Per Scholas President and CEO, Plinio Ayala, joined leaders from the public and private sector to form the “NY Workforce Recovery Strategy Group” and create space for a solutions-oriented discussion to the current economic challenges.

News April 7, 2020

TEKsystems and Per Scholas expand training partnership to Charlotte

TEKsystems and Per Scholas expand training partnership to Charlotte to build a diverse tech talent pipeline for today’s most in-demand jobs

News April 7, 2020

TEKsystems and Per Scholas expand training partnership to Chicago

TEKsystems and Per Scholas expand training partnership to Chicago to build a diverse tech talent pipeline for today’s most in-demand jobs

News April 6, 2020

Philadelphia Resources for Students and Alumni

Press Coverage March 12, 2020

Long-Term Effects of a Sectoral Advancement Strategy

A recent long-term report from MDRC indicates the direct economic impact of Per Scholas training, highlighting graduate earnings increasing by $17,000 over five (5) years. Findings also highlight the decreased use of public benefits and an increase in happiness and well-being in Per Scholas graduates.

Press Coverage January 17, 2020

Google Introduces Online Coding Course Python to Train Workers

Per Scholas is excited to partner with Champion Partner Google as it announces its latest professional certificate program in IT Automation with Python.

News January 7, 2020

Tech job access for all: New Yorkers of all backgrounds deserve a shot at upward mobility

As the nation’s second-largest tech sector, NYC's efforts to become the country's most inclusive tech hub must incorporate stronger pathways into tech employment that account for local resident talent as a critical part of its strategy.