Per Scholas

Menu

News & Press

Press Contact and Resources

Rafael Gerena

Email:
communications@perscholas.org

Close

Logo Files

Select all files

Select Files

Close

Photos

Select all photos

Select Photos

Close

Reports and Fact Sheets

Select all reports

Select Files

Filters

Filter by

Location

Type
Topic

News

How To Make Diversity And Inclusion Successful As Part Of The War For Talent

Many organizations see diversity and inclusion (D&I) as a complex, challenging subject or a burdensome task without an assured payoff. Leaders often don’t know where to start their D&I efforts, and they may turn away from initiatives when they’re not sure how to get traction. But that sense of burden can be shifted altogether if D&I is treated explicitly as a business imperative, says Damien Howard, executive vice-president of social ventures at Per Scholas, a national skills training nonprofit that prepares individuals who have traditionally been underrepresented in the technology industry for high-growth careers.

  • In the Field
  • Industry

News

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.

  • Industry
  • Partners and Supporters

Press Release

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

  • Announcements
  • Partners and Supporters

Load More

per scholas atlanta

Donate Now

Your support makes a powerful difference in our ability to build a technology talent training solution that creates greater access and equity.

Per Scholas

Questions? Contact Us!

Have an admissions question? Ask an admissions team member

Phone: 718-991-8400

© 2022 Per Scholas. All rights reserved.

Close

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.