News & Press

Filter by

Location

Type

Topic

News November 1, 2021

Victor De La Paz Appointed as Chief Financial and Administrative Officer

In this new role on our National Leadership Team, Victor will be accountable for the Fiscal, HR Administration, IT & Operations/Facilities Teams and will support Per Scholas with key strategic financial decisions with Per Schoas’ Board of Directors, funders, and partners.

Announcements
Staff Stories

Check for Grant Award with Per Scholas Managing Director Noah Mitchell holding the check.

News October 27, 2021

Per Scholas Awarded Grant and Named 2021 Neighborhood Builders® by Bank of America

Per Scholas has been named as one of the 2021 Bank of America Neighborhood Builders® awardees for their work in the Columbus community addressing these issues. As a Neighborhood Builder, each organization receives a $200,000 grant over two years and additional leadership training.

Announcements
Partners and Supporters

News September 29, 2021

The Future of Work: Per Scholas’ Perspective

The future of work is bright with Per Scholas’ efforts to connect individuals to a thriving tech career. Learn more from two panel discussions held this month in regards to the future of work in America.

In the Field

News coverage of Per Scholas with a learner on site.

News September 29, 2021

Per Scholas in the News – September 2021

September was a busy month for Per Scholas! We were featured in various media outlets that showcased our President and CEO Plinio Ayala and the impact of a few of our seventeen locations.

In the Field
Industry

Volunteers at Per Scholas Zoom meeting grid,

News September 29, 2021

Workday and Salesforce Lead the Way to Volunteer at Per Scholas

Per Scholas is a leader in connecting our learners to thriving tech careers, but not without the help of our partners and staff. There are several ways to get involved and volunteer with Per Scholas and our learners: conducting mock interviews, resume rallies, mentorship, and more!

Industry
Partners and Supporters

Tech program development through training at Per Scholas with two women learners.

News September 15, 2021

Per Scholas Named a Tech Program Preparing Youth to Build the Future

Per Scholas was featured as one of 33 tech programs in Baltimore that are preparing local youth to build the future. Continue reading in the article to learn more about our impact in the Baltimore community!

Industry

Per Scholas featured in New Jersey Business Magazine.

News September 15, 2021

New Jersey Business Magazine Features Per Scholas Newark

Read Per Scholas Newark's feature in New Jersey Business Magazine, where the article focuses on Newark's commitment to equitable access to bridge the digital divide. Per Scholas Newark's Managing Director LaToya Ball notes, “Per Scholas collaborates with industry-leading employers to build more diverse talent pools, directly connecting our graduates to new career opportunities in fields such as IT support, cybersecurity, AWS re/Start, and software engineering.”

Industry

Photo of Per Scholas learners during a course mentioned in this opinion piece.

News September 7, 2021

Per Scholas President and CEO Plinio Ayala Featured in New York Daily News Opinion Piece

Read Plinio Ayala's opinion piece in the New York Daily News on creating a more inclusive labor market for employers and employees. "By prioritizing funding for evidence-based programs, we can do a better job of ensuring that federal legislation is actually supporting economic mobility rather than just funding nonprofits," he mentions. Continue reading...

Industry

Per Scholas learners together prior to inaugural graduations..

News August 31, 2021

Per Scholas Celebrates Inaugural Graduations in Phoenix and Seattle

Per Scholas has seen a lot of growth in 2021 as we expanded out to the west coast and welcomed our first graduates from Phoenix and Seattle! This month marks Per Scholas’s inaugural Full Stack Java Developer graduations in Phoenix and Seattle, powered by TEKsystems.

Announcements
Industry

Photo and graphic of Per Scholas graduate who experienced the Capgemini internship program and quote.

News August 30, 2021

Per Scholas Atlanta Graduates Gain Industry Knowledge Through Capgemini’s Internship Program

Per Scholas has been a leader in connecting our learners with the skills and career development needed to pursue and land an IT career. Opportunities like those which Capgemini provides have made it possible for our graduates to receive additional hands-on training and opportunities from their robust internship program.

Industry
Partners and Supporters
Student Profiles

Donate Now

Your support makes a powerful difference in our ability to build a technology talent training solution that creates greater access and equity.

Donate Today

Choose a location for
Your Course

This course is only offered at select Per Scholas locations. Choose a location to get the most accurate course information.

Menu

News & Press

Press Contact and Resources

Rafael Gerena

Logo Files

Photos

Reports and Fact Sheets

Filter by

Location

Type

Topic

Victor De La Paz Appointed as Chief Financial and Administrative Officer

Per Scholas Awarded Grant and Named 2021 Neighborhood Builders® by Bank of America

The Future of Work: Per Scholas’ Perspective

Per Scholas in the News – September 2021

Workday and Salesforce Lead the Way to Volunteer at Per Scholas

Per Scholas Named a Tech Program Preparing Youth to Build the Future

New Jersey Business Magazine Features Per Scholas Newark

Per Scholas President and CEO Plinio Ayala Featured in New York Daily News Opinion Piece

Per Scholas Celebrates Inaugural Graduations in Phoenix and Seattle

Per Scholas Atlanta Graduates Gain Industry Knowledge Through Capgemini’s Internship Program

Donate Now

Choose a location for
Your Course

News & Press

Press Contact and Resources

Rafael Gerena

Logo Files

Photos

Reports and Fact Sheets

Filter by

Location

Type

Topic

Victor De La Paz Appointed as Chief Financial and Administrative Officer

Per Scholas Awarded Grant and Named 2021 Neighborhood Builders® by Bank of America

The Future of Work: Per Scholas’ Perspective

Per Scholas in the News – September 2021

Workday and Salesforce Lead the Way to Volunteer at Per Scholas

Per Scholas Named a Tech Program Preparing Youth to Build the Future

New Jersey Business Magazine Features Per Scholas Newark

Per Scholas President and CEO Plinio Ayala Featured in New York Daily News Opinion Piece

Per Scholas Celebrates Inaugural Graduations in Phoenix and Seattle

Per Scholas Atlanta Graduates Gain Industry Knowledge Through Capgemini’s Internship Program

Donate Now

Choose a location for Your Course

Choose a location for
Your Course