News & Press

Press Coverage July 21, 2021

The Studio @ Blue Meridian Grant to Assist with Closing Financial Equity Gaps in Chronicle of Philanthropy Feature

Per Scholas was a grantee as part of Blue Meridian's initiative to close financial equity gaps in America, an opportunity given to various other nonprofit organizations who aim to do the same. This article focuses on the efforts of Per Scholas with a note from Plinio Ayala, our President and CEO, on the impact this grant will have on Per Scholas's ability to train more learners in the coming years.

Blog June 30, 2021

Growing to Train More Learners Nationwide

In June, Per Scholas made waves and became a greater source of technical training and career development through different partnerships, recognitions, and collaborations.  With such opportunities to grow and be recognized for the work we are doing to connect skilled individuals that were previously underrepresented in the tech community, our reach is set to grow in the coming months and years. 

News June 28, 2021

Our June News Recap

June was a busy month for Per Scholas in the news. We were featured in the press with articles over Juneteenth, our impact in the New York job market, and features on our learners and graduates.

Press Coverage June 21, 2021

Kenneth Walker Reflects on Diversity in Corporate America

Kenneth Walker, Per Scholas Executive Vice President, Diversity and Operational Excellence, reflects on diversity in Corporate America as a call to action since the focus on diversity and inclusion over the past year. He was featured in Crain's New York for his insight on transforming the workforce thought diversifying companies.

News June 16, 2021

Per Scholas Collaborates with Staten Island for Satellite Partnership Initiative

Per Scholas has teamed up with Staten Island for a Satellite Partnership Initiative to make our tech training more available to those in New York. Per Scholas New York Managing Director Abe Mendez met with Borough President, James Oddo, to announce the collaboration.

News June 15, 2021

Per Scholas Featured in the New York Times

News May 28, 2021

Per Scholas Featured in The Wall Street Journal

Press Coverage May 3, 2021

Tech Jobs Lead the Way in New York City’s Covid-19 Pandemic Hiring

Tech jobs are in high demand across all industries, according to a new report from the Center for an Urban Future. Per Scholas provides skills training & access to employer networks to our learners, creating onramps to successful careers in tech at no cost for underrepresented communities in the tech sector. We believe a thriving workforce starts with equitable access to education. Thank you to The Wall Street Journal and Irene Plagianos for spotlighting Adonis’ success story - we are so proud of him, and all of our learners and graduates

News May 3, 2021

Preparing New Yorkers for the Tech Jobs Driving New York City’s Pandemic Economy

Despite widespread job loss and economic turmoil due to the pandemic, demand for tech occupations has remained strong. In this report, CUF examines which roles are in demand and what it will take to get more New Yorkers access to the quality tech jobs fueling NYC's economic recovery.

Press Coverage April 12, 2021

Equitable Apprenticeships: Pioneering a More Inclusive Future of Work

Per Scholas and TEKsystems partnered to train, educate and certify underrepresented communities in the tech sector, allowing employers to access a more diverse workforce. Per Scholas partners with TEKsystems in the fight to overcome the digital divide between Americans.