News & Press

Filter by

Location

Type

Topic

News August 1, 2024

Comcast’s $35 Million Commitment to Workforce Development: Supporting Per Scholas as a Team of Tomorrow

Comcast has announced a $35 million investment to support workforce development as part of Project UP — Comcast's comprehensive commitment, aimed at creating economic opportunities and addressing the digital skills gap.

Announcements
In the Field
Industry
Partners and Supporters

Per Scholas President and CEO attends JFF Horizons with Evelyn Chen and colleague

July 31, 2024

Per Scholas Participates at JFF Horizons 2024 Conference

Earlier this month, Per Scholas was thrilled to participate at the JFFHorizons 2024 Conference in Washington, DC.

Events
In the Field
Industry

News July 31, 2024

Per Scholas Greater Boston Showcased Following Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development Grant

Per Scholas Greater Boston received a Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund grant from Commonwealth Corporation for the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD) in 2023. Watch the video highlighting its impact.

In the Field
Industry
Student Profiles

Press Coverage July 19, 2024

Per Scholas and ActivateWork Featured in The Colorado Sun Opinion Piece on the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act

The Colorado Sun's op-ed showcases how the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act is impacting Colorado's workforce and how others can take note.

In the Field
Industry

Blog July 19, 2024

IT Certification Roadmap: Your Path to Success

Some employers still list college degrees as job requirements, but that doesn’t mean they only hire people with bachelor’s or master’s degrees. They’re more interested in knowing you have the right skills to do the job well. Evaluate your path to success with this IT certification roadmap.

In the Field
Industry

Blog July 19, 2024

Diversity and Inclusion in Recruitment: Why It Matters

Diversity and inclusion have become critical aspects of recruiting. Obviously, it’s good for organizations to give job applicants a chance regardless of their backgrounds and identities. Read more on why it matters to have diversity and inclusion in recruitment...

In the Field
Industry

Per Scholas Perspectives June 28, 2024

Congress Urges Summer Action on WIOA, Skills Development

June was a busy month for workforce advocates around the country, as we watched leaders in the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) take up the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), a cornerstone legislation that since 2014, has funded the nation’s workforce development system. Read more...

In the Field
Industry
Partners and Supporters

News June 28, 2024

Per Scholas Strengthens National Leadership Team With Two New Appointments

Per Scholas has appointed two new members of their National Leadership Team. Pam Kingpetcharat has been named the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Brittany Murrey as the Executive Vice President of Talent Solutions. Both women will support Per Scholas’ commitment to advancing economic equity and an ambitious plan to train 10,000 people yearly.

Announcements
In the Field
Industry

News June 27, 2024

Per Scholas Deputy Chief Training Officer Noah Mitchell Join GrantMakers for Education’s Postsecondary Spotlight on Workforce Training Pathways Panel Discussion

Noah Mitchell, Per Scholas’ Deputy Chief Training Officer, participated in GrantMakers for Education’s Postsecondary Spotlight on Workforce Training Pathways panel discussion. The panel of experts discussed the growth and impact of short-term sectoral training programs such as Per Scholas, and its impact on marginalized communities, 'traditional' higher education, and postsecondary education leaders and funders.

In the Field
Industry

Press Release June 26, 2024

Per Scholas Expands Tech Training to Kansas City

Per Scholas has launched a new campus in Kansas City, joining Great Jobs KC, the leading workforce development program in Kansas City, to provide holistic information technology training and career development opportunities. This strategic alliance marks a significant milestone in addressing the growing demand for skilled IT professionals in the Kansas City region.

Announcements
In the Field
Industry
Partners and Supporters

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

Comcast’s $35 Million Commitment to Workforce Development: Supporting Per Scholas as a Team of Tomorrow

Per Scholas Participates at JFF Horizons 2024 Conference

Per Scholas Greater Boston Showcased Following Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development Grant

Per Scholas and ActivateWork Featured in The Colorado Sun Opinion Piece on the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act

IT Certification Roadmap: Your Path to Success

Diversity and Inclusion in Recruitment: Why It Matters

Congress Urges Summer Action on WIOA, Skills Development

Per Scholas Strengthens National Leadership Team With Two New Appointments

Per Scholas Deputy Chief Training Officer Noah Mitchell Join GrantMakers for Education’s Postsecondary Spotlight on Workforce Training Pathways Panel Discussion

Per Scholas Expands Tech Training to Kansas City

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

Comcast’s $35 Million Commitment to Workforce Development: Supporting Per Scholas as a Team of Tomorrow

Per Scholas Participates at JFF Horizons 2024 Conference

Per Scholas Greater Boston Showcased Following Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development Grant

Per Scholas and ActivateWork Featured in The Colorado Sun Opinion Piece on the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act

IT Certification Roadmap: Your Path to Success

Diversity and Inclusion in Recruitment: Why It Matters

Congress Urges Summer Action on WIOA, Skills Development

Per Scholas Strengthens National Leadership Team With Two New Appointments

Per Scholas Deputy Chief Training Officer Noah Mitchell Join GrantMakers for Education’s Postsecondary Spotlight on Workforce Training Pathways Panel Discussion

Per Scholas Expands Tech Training to Kansas City

Donate Now

Choose a location for Your Course

Choose a location for
Your Course