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Press Release August 10, 2023

NPower and Per Scholas Each Receive $1M Grants from Truist Foundation to Support Tech Training across North Carolina

In an era where technology and digital prowess have become essential for many job opportunities, Truist Foundation today announced $2 million in commitments to support a singular focus: forging pathways to economic mobility through technology-oriented training initiatives in communities across North Carolina. A $1 million grant will go to national tech training nonprofit NPower and a separate $1 million grant will go to Per Scholas, a national nonprofit that aims to advance economic equity through training for tech careers.

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Press Release August 10, 2023

Truist Invests $17 Million in the Future of Charlotte and Communities Across North Carolina

Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC) and Truist Foundation today announced $17 million in commitments to support affordable housing in Charlotte and career development and economic mobility programs across North Carolina.

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Blog August 1, 2023

Advancing Hispanic and Latinx Presence in Tech

Per Scholas is proud to celebrate the many accomplishments of our Hispanic and Latinx co-workers and learners while reflecting on the state of diversity in tech, and on what can be done to improve it.

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Unlocking Potential Concert & Spoken Word Celebration

News July 31, 2023

Per Scholas Diverse by Design Hosts Unlocking Potential Summer Concert and Spoken Word Celebration

On July 20, Per Scholas Diverse by Design hosted our first-ever Unlocking Potential Summer Concert and Spoken Word Celebration. This hybrid event, produced live from Per Scholas New York and Per Scholas North Carolina and streamed at PerScholas.org/Concert, brought together Per Scholas staff, learners, alumni, partners, advisory board members, and more to rally around our mission to unlocking potential.

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News July 31, 2023

Plinio Ayala Underscores Power of Partnerships at JobsFirstNYC’s “Adapting to Future of Work” Conference

On July 20, Per Scholas President and CEO Plinio Ayala joined visionary leaders for the JobsFirstNYC “Adapting to the Future of Work: Listen Up” conference, back in person for the first time since the onset of the pandemic. The annual convening featured workforce development professionals, employers, educators, policymakers, and philanthropists coming together to discuss how to create an adaptive and inclusive workforce.

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News July 28, 2023

Per Scholas Seattle Celebrates 16 Software Engineering Graduates

On July 14th, Per Scholas Seattle hosted its first in-person graduation celebration, honoring the 16 technologists from their very first Software Engineering cohort.

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News July 28, 2023

JPMorgan Chase Hosts Innovative Workshop with Per Scholas Newark’s Cybersecurity Learners

Per Scholas Newark hosted JPMorgan Chase at our campus for an innovative corporate engagement workshop, Unlocking Opportunities in Cybersecurity: Guidance on Building a Successful Career. The event benefited 15 current cybersecurity learners.

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Blog July 24, 2023

Online vs In-Person Classes: Weighing the Pros and Cons

Per Scholas offers remote, hybrid, and in-person course options, enabling learners to select the best style of course for their specific needs. A variety of factors should be taken into account when deciding which option is best for you. Here, we will outline some of the benefits and detriments of online vs in-person classes in order to help readers make a more informed decision.

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Press Coverage July 18, 2023

Per Scholas’s Expansion to Houston’s Ion District Highlighted in the Houston Business Journal

Per Scholas is excited for the opening of our new Houston location this October! Our expansion to Houston’s Ion District was featured in the Houston Business Journal, highlighting the beneficial effects our training will bring to Houstonians and the local economy.

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Press Coverage July 17, 2023

Per Scholas Houston’s New Campus in Houston’s Ion District Featured in Community Impact

Per Scholas's expansion to a new location in Houston's Ion District was highlighted in Community Impact.

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