News & Press

Blog May 21, 2021

The Importance of Mental Health & Ways To Take Good Care 

Per Scholas learners benefit from our Learner Support Team’s assistance to build wellness, wealth, and work rhythm through collaboration, strategy share, and skill-building through events designed with learners at their core.

Press Release May 18, 2021

Per Scholas Welcomes New National, Regional Board Members

Leaders from Fortune 500, Technology, Philanthropy, Financial Services Contribute to Transform America’s Tech Workforce

Press Coverage May 16, 2021

How to boost workers’ prospects beyond the pandemic? Retraining and ‘reskilling’

Millions of dollars are flowing into job training in Texas, and one tech graduate says, ‘I’m livin’ my dream.’ Here’s one way to get through the pandemic economy: Add new skills and make a career change. Per Scholas provides tuition-free tech training for the opportunity to start a career in tech.

Press Coverage May 3, 2021

Tech Jobs Lead the Way in New York City’s Covid-19 Pandemic Hiring

Tech jobs are in high demand across all industries, according to a new report from the Center for an Urban Future. Per Scholas provides skills training & access to employer networks to our learners, creating onramps to successful careers in tech at no cost for underrepresented communities in the tech sector. We believe a thriving workforce starts with equitable access to education. Thank you to The Wall Street Journal and Irene Plagianos for spotlighting Adonis’ success story - we are so proud of him, and all of our learners and graduates

News May 3, 2021

Preparing New Yorkers for the Tech Jobs Driving New York City’s Pandemic Economy

Despite widespread job loss and economic turmoil due to the pandemic, demand for tech occupations has remained strong. In this report, CUF examines which roles are in demand and what it will take to get more New Yorkers access to the quality tech jobs fueling NYC's economic recovery.

Blog April 30, 2021

Diverse by Design Actively Engages in Celebrate Diversity Month

News April 30, 2021

Per Scholas Celebrates Two Years in Newark, NJ

News April 29, 2021

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

News April 29, 2021

The Equalizer: Relationship Building as a DEI Tool

Press Coverage April 12, 2021

Equitable Apprenticeships: Pioneering a More Inclusive Future of Work

Per Scholas and TEKsystems partnered to train, educate and certify underrepresented communities in the tech sector, allowing employers to access a more diverse workforce. Per Scholas partners with TEKsystems in the fight to overcome the digital divide between Americans.