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News August 12, 2024

Per Scholas Appoints New Chief Development Officer to Accelerate Mission-Driven Initiatives

National nonprofit Per Scholas has appointed a new Chief Development Officer to their National Leadership Team. Sang Lee joins Per Scholas with a wealth of experience in nonprofit leadership and development, ready to further the organization's mission of building a more equitable workforce.

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News August 1, 2024

Comcast’s $35 Million Commitment to Workforce Development: Supporting Per Scholas as a Team of Tomorrow

Comcast has announced a $35 million investment to support workforce development as part of Project UP — Comcast's comprehensive commitment, aimed at creating economic opportunities and addressing the digital skills gap.

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News July 11, 2024

The Allstate Foundation Continues to Support Per Scholas’ No-Cost Training

With a renewed $1 million grant, The Allstate Foundation will continue to support Per Scholas in our mission to change the face of tech.

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News June 28, 2024

Per Scholas Strengthens National Leadership Team With Two New Appointments

Per Scholas has appointed two new members of their National Leadership Team. Pam Kingpetcharat has been named the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Brittany Murrey as the Executive Vice President of Talent Solutions. Both women will support Per Scholas’ commitment to advancing economic equity and an ambitious plan to train 10,000 people yearly.

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Press Release June 26, 2024

Per Scholas Expands Tech Training to Kansas City

Per Scholas has launched a new campus in Kansas City, joining Great Jobs KC, the leading workforce development program in Kansas City, to provide holistic information technology training and career development opportunities. This strategic alliance marks a significant milestone in addressing the growing demand for skilled IT professionals in the Kansas City region.

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News June 25, 2024

Per Scholas Awarded Grant in Texas for Innovative Workforce Skills Training

Per Scholas was awarded a grant as part of Governor Greg Abbott's over $6.3 million in Texas Talent Connection grants.

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News June 18, 2024

Jeremy Garren Accepted to Orlando Economic Partnership Black Boardroom Leadership Institute Cohort

Per Scholas Orlando Managing Director Jeremy Garren has been accepted into the upcoming cohort of the Orlando Economic Partnership's Black Boardroom Leadership Institute (BBLI), a significant milestone in his professional journey.

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News June 13, 2024

Jeremy Besch Named as New Managing Director for Per Scholas Buffalo

Per Scholas is excited to announce that Jeremy Besch has been named the new Managing Director of Per Scholas Buffalo, Per Scholas' newest campus.

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News June 13, 2024

Per Scholas President and CEO Plinio Ayala Featured in the 2024 Bronx Power 100

Per Scholas President and CEO Plinio Ayala was featured in City and State NY's 2024 Bronx Power 100, highlighting his leadership in workforce development and in bridging the digital divide to cultivate technology skills within the emerging workforce.

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News May 30, 2024

Per Scholas and Barclays Partnership Advancing Tech Careers

Our partnership with Barclays empowers our alumni with careers in technology, networking and professional development opportunities, and funding to train our learners. Recently, Per Scholas alumni were featured on Barclays’ Times Square building screens alongside their managers, showing that our collaboration with Barclays is more than just about jobs—it's about mentorship, empowerment, and unlocking our alumni’s full potential.

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Per Scholas Appoints New Chief Development Officer to Accelerate Mission-Driven Initiatives

Comcast’s $35 Million Commitment to Workforce Development: Supporting Per Scholas as a Team of Tomorrow

The Allstate Foundation Continues to Support Per Scholas’ No-Cost Training

Per Scholas Strengthens National Leadership Team With Two New Appointments

Per Scholas Expands Tech Training to Kansas City

Per Scholas Awarded Grant in Texas for Innovative Workforce Skills Training

Jeremy Garren Accepted to Orlando Economic Partnership Black Boardroom Leadership Institute Cohort

Jeremy Besch Named as New Managing Director for Per Scholas Buffalo

Per Scholas President and CEO Plinio Ayala Featured in the 2024 Bronx Power 100

Per Scholas and Barclays Partnership Advancing Tech Careers

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Per Scholas Appoints New Chief Development Officer to Accelerate Mission-Driven Initiatives

Comcast’s $35 Million Commitment to Workforce Development: Supporting Per Scholas as a Team of Tomorrow

The Allstate Foundation Continues to Support Per Scholas’ No-Cost Training

Per Scholas Strengthens National Leadership Team With Two New Appointments

Per Scholas Expands Tech Training to Kansas City

Per Scholas Awarded Grant in Texas for Innovative Workforce Skills Training

Jeremy Garren Accepted to Orlando Economic Partnership Black Boardroom Leadership Institute Cohort

Jeremy Besch Named as New Managing Director for Per Scholas Buffalo

Per Scholas President and CEO Plinio Ayala Featured in the 2024 Bronx Power 100

Per Scholas and Barclays Partnership Advancing Tech Careers

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