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News December 4, 2020

The future of broadband connectivity

Axios hosted a conversation on the future of broadband connectivity, featuring FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks, Per Scholas CEO Plinio Ayala and DreamBox CEO Jessie Woolley-Wilson. We will unpack network connectivity, digital equity and the importance of working with all communities to connect all Americans.

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News December 3, 2020

The Pandemic Widened The Skills Gap And The Tech Industry Must Step Up

Even before the pandemic reshaped the way we work, a major skills gap plagued the labor market. Technological innovation has proceeded at an incredible pace, and traditional educational institutions haven’t been able to keep up. Salesforce is a Champion partner that powers Per Scholas upskilling and reskilling such skillset that have seen new demand in the pandemic economy.

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Press Coverage December 2, 2020

Nonprofit Helps Close the Tech Opportunity Gap Among Women in the Bronx

Per Scholas, a national nonprofit that educates and empowers people in the technology field recently received a big financial boost.

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News November 10, 2020

Alumni Spotlight: Kyle Gordon (Veteran’s Day)

Kyle Gordon was always the one helping his family with their technical needs but didn't exactly consider a career in technology. He worked multiple jobs, including retail and working as a parking monitor. However, he couldn't see a future for himself. Learn how Per Scholas prepared Kyle to lead a successful tech career supporting the men and women who sacrificed their lives to protect and serve our country.

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News October 30, 2020

Diverse by Design 2020

The Diverse by Design 2020 conference was reimagined as a three-part virtual series event featuring industry C-suite leaders who explored new approaches to building sustainable business growth in a post-COVID economy. Featured panelists included Jay Alvather (President, TEKsystems), Hardmon Williams (Vice President, AT&T Believes), and Janet Pope, North America Corporate Responsibility Director, Capgemini.

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Press Release October 22, 2020

Keyfactor and Per Scholas Announce Partnership to Drive Skills Training and Diversity in Cybersecurity

Per Scholas partners with Keyfactor to increase skills training and diversity in the cybersecurity field.

"Per Scholas is proud to be working with Keyfactor to improve diversity in the tech industry and advancing economic equity for communities of color who are highly underrepresented in the tech field,” states Caitlyn Brazill, Executive Vice President, Development

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News October 19, 2020

This Amazon program is helping people get training, certification and jobs in cloud computing

Jarred Gaines, 35, was looking forward to the grand opening of his own fitness center and the launch of his brand, G Code Performance Training. But like many American businesses, the coronavirus pandemic put an indefinite hold a day before the center's grand opening.⁠

After discovering Per Scholas Greater Boston through a friend Jarred applied and was accepted into the Amazon Web Services (AWS) re/Start training program.⁠

Read more about Jarred's experience in this CNBC feature below.

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News October 19, 2020

Unpacking the unconscious bias of “scale” in education

Op-ed from Per Scholas President & CEO Plinio Ayala and Jake Schwartz, co-founder of General Assembly that explores the scalability of online learning in today's academic and training environments in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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News October 2, 2020

Capital One Commits to Catalyze Economic Growth

Per Scholas Champion Partner Capital One commits $200 million in a five-year initiative to close #equity gaps in equity and help people gain better access to #socioeconomic opportunity.

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News September 3, 2020

Closing the Opportunity Gap

Per Scholas and Champion Partner TEKsystems are on a mission to improve access and equity in the tech industry. Together, we’re addressing the demand for technical talent and lack of talent pipeline in emerging technologies by combining resources, leaning into strengths and partnering to widen our reach and deepen our impact for individuals, businesses and communities.

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Keyfactor and Per Scholas Announce Partnership to Drive Skills Training and Diversity in Cybersecurity

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Diverse by Design 2020

Keyfactor and Per Scholas Announce Partnership to Drive Skills Training and Diversity in Cybersecurity

This Amazon program is helping people get training, certification and jobs in cloud computing

Unpacking the unconscious bias of “scale” in education

Capital One Commits to Catalyze Economic Growth

Closing the Opportunity Gap

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