News & Press

Press Release March 30, 2022

Per Scholas Promotes Jasmine Miller to Chief Training Officer

Jasmine Miller has been promoted to Chief Training Officer at Per Scholas, the national nonprofit announced today. Jasmine is a seasoned, visionary leader with a passion for technology and a commitment to advancing economic equity.

Press Release March 16, 2022

Per Scholas Newark to Train More than 200 Technologists in 2022

Per Scholas Newark recently welcomed Jessica Zorola as Managing Director, leading the national nonprofit’s technology training efforts in Newark, New Jersey. Per Scholas Newark is set to train more than 200 technologists in the year ahead in skills ranging from IT Support, Software Engineering, AWS re/Start, and Cybersecurity. 

Press Coverage March 1, 2022

Damien Howard Featured as Workforce Trailblazer by NYATEP

Damien Howard, Per Scholas Executive Vice President of Social Ventures, was featured in NYATEP's Black History Month's Workforce Trailblazers for his success in workforce development and championing diversity.

News February 22, 2022

Per Scholas Phoenix Managing Director Jaclyn Boyes Featured in Voyage Phoenix

This month, Voyage Phoenix interviewed Jaclyn Boyes as she discussed her past experience and Per Scholas Phoenix in its inaugural year in the community.  Coming from a background in leadership and nonprofit work, Jaclyn mentioned her past experience was a great foundation for her role as Per Scholas Phoenix's Managing Director.

News December 16, 2021

Per Scholas Featured in Version Next, Now

TEKsystem's flagship publication, Version Next, Now, provides real-world insights and expert perspectives on breakthroughs in technology impacting business. In the most recent issue, Per Scholas's Executive Vice President of Social Ventures Damien Howard offered powerful commentary making the business case for diversity and positioned Per Scholas as a go-to resource for building diverse talent pipelines.

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.

Press Release July 28, 2021

Noah Mitchell Promoted to Managing Director, Per Scholas Columbus

News June 30, 2021

Michelle Pullaro Appointed as Chief Operating Officer

The past year has shown how resilient and focused Per Scholas is as we pulled through the COVID-19 pandemic building our team and growing throughout. To strategically scale our organization, we are excited to announce the appointment of Michelle Pullaro to Chief Operating Officer this month.

News April 29, 2021

Abe Mendez, New York Managing Director, Named to Crain’s Notable in Nonprofit and Philanthropy list