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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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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 June 28, 2023

Per Scholas Leads Panel on Workforce Development at the Ion’s Second Annual Activation Festival

In May, Per Scholas led an insightful panel discussion about workforce development and training Houston’s future technology workforce at the Ion District during the Ion’s second annual Activation Festival.

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News May 24, 2023

Per Scholas Per Scholas Executive Vice President of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Culture Ken Walker Moderates Panel at City & State NY 2023 Diversity Summit

Per Scholas Executive Vice President of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Culture Ken Walker moderated an innovative and important panel for the City & State NY 2023 Diversity Summit.

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News May 1, 2023

Apex Systems Volunteers with Per Scholas Alumni

Apex Systems volunteered their time with Per Scholas Alumni nationwide for a virtual volunteer event. The event included a presentation on how to work with technical recruiters.

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News April 3, 2023

Per Scholas Seattle Launches First In-Person Cohort!

Last week, Per Scholas Seattle launched its very first in-person cohort! The cohort, a Software Engineering course, will prepare learners for a career in the tech industry with a ready-to-present professional portfolio. We are so thrilled to now offer this course as an in-person option at our Seattle location, and are excited to see how it progresses!

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News March 31, 2023

Hello, Per Scholas Los Angeles!

This month, Per Scholas launched our 21st campus in Los Angeles! We are thrilled to open a new campus on the west coast as we continue to expand our reach to unlock potential for learners across the nation. Leading Per Scholas Los Angeles is Managing Director Patrice Madu.

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News March 28, 2023

Per Scholas Phoenix Celebrates App Challenge Participants with Representative Ruben Gallego

Per Scholas Phoenix hosted a small reception organized by U.S. House Representative Ruben Gallego to celebrate the winners and participants of the Congressional App Challenge.

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Press Release February 28, 2023

Per Scholas Phoenix Establishes Advisory Board

Per Scholas Phoenix today announced the establishment of its inaugural Advisory Board. Members will contribute their time and talent to supporting Per Scholas Phoenix and its mission.

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

Per Scholas Leads Panel on Workforce Development at the Ion’s Second Annual Activation Festival

Per Scholas Per Scholas Executive Vice President of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Culture Ken Walker Moderates Panel at City & State NY 2023 Diversity Summit

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Per Scholas Leads Panel on Workforce Development at the Ion’s Second Annual Activation Festival

Per Scholas Per Scholas Executive Vice President of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Culture Ken Walker Moderates Panel at City & State NY 2023 Diversity Summit

Apex Systems Volunteers with Per Scholas Alumni

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Per Scholas Phoenix Celebrates App Challenge Participants with Representative Ruben Gallego

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