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News March 3, 2026

Powering Resilience: Per Scholas, Cisco, and LISC Partner for Western North Carolina’s Economic Recovery

A little over a year after Hurricane Helene disrupted the economic fabric of Western North Carolina, the transition from immediate relief to long-term recovery is gaining momentum. Per Scholas is honored to be part of Cisco’s 40 Communities initiative, joining forces with Cisco and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) to strengthen the region’s resilience.

News February 27, 2026

Celebrating Impact in St. Louis: 400 Learners Trained in partnership with Cortex

Since launching in 2022, the Per Scholas St. Louis campus has trained over 400 learners, equipping them with critical tech skills such as Cybersecurity, Data Center Technician and IT Support. Our alumni have earned jobs at employers including Boeing, BJCHealthcare, TEKSystems, UKG, and more.

News February 25, 2026

Per Scholas and Comcast “Team UP” to Power Philadelphia’s Next Generation of Tech Talent

In a powerful display of corporate engagement and community partnership, learners from Per Scholas Philadelphia and OIC Philadelphia recently visited the Comcast Technology Center for an intensive day of mentorship, career exploration, and real-world preparation.

News February 9, 2026

Per Scholas Featured in Fortune for Impact on Economic Mobility Through No-Cost Tech Training

News January 29, 2026

JobTrain and Per Scholas Celebrate Inaugural IT Support Cohort Graduation in the San Francisco Bay Area

JobTrain and Per Scholas proudly celebrated the graduation of their inaugural San Francisco Bay Area IT Support cohort with a pinning ceremony marking a major milestone in the partnership’s shared commitment to workforce equity and economic mobility.

News January 6, 2026

Per Scholas and Salesforce Partner for Over a Decade to Expand Access and Opportunity for Americans in Technology

Since the launch of our partnership in 2014, Salesforce has supported Per Scholas by amplifying our mission through speaking engagements, encouraging employee volunteerism, offering pro bono engagements, hiring Per Scholas technologists, and awarding grants to further our impact.

News December 19, 2025

Per Scholas Houston Receives Grant from CenterPoint Energy Foundation to Expand Access to Tech Career Pathways

Through this grant, Per Scholas Houston will continue removing barriers to education and employment by equipping learners with the skills, support, and resources needed to pursue in-demand careers in the technology sector.

News December 17, 2025

Per Scholas Pittsburgh Secures Multi-Year Grant from The Heinz Endowment to Expand In-Demand Tech Training Across the Region

This crucial funding will enable Per Scholas Pittsburgh to enroll at least 460 learners by October 2027, significantly broadening access to high-growth tech careers.

News December 17, 2025

Per Scholas Philadelphia Secures Historic Multi-Year Grant from William Penn Foundation

This significant investment made by the William Penn Foundation is part of a collaborative effort from a coalition of funders to support access to workforce training and follows closely on the heels of the formal launch of Per Scholas Philadelphia's satellite location on November 17th.

News November 25, 2025

#QuickTake Highlights: Per Scholas and National Skills Coalition Discuss Workforce Solutions

As we head into the Thanksgiving holiday, we’re grateful for the learners, alumni, and partners who make Per Scholas’ work possible. In a new #QuickTake conversation, Per Scholas President Caitlyn Brazill sat down with Brooke DeRenzis, CEO of the National Skills Coalition, to discuss how high-quality, sector-focused training programs can create lasting economic mobility.