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News October 19, 2020

This Amazon program is helping people get training, certification and jobs in cloud computing

Jarred Gaines, 35, was looking forward to the grand opening of his own fitness center and the launch of his brand, G Code Performance Training. But like many American businesses, the coronavirus pandemic put an indefinite hold a day before the center's grand opening.⁠

After discovering Per Scholas Greater Boston through a friend Jarred applied and was accepted into the Amazon Web Services (AWS) re/Start training program.⁠

Read more about Jarred's experience in this CNBC feature below.

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News October 19, 2020

Unpacking the unconscious bias of “scale” in education

Op-ed from Per Scholas President & CEO Plinio Ayala and Jake Schwartz, co-founder of General Assembly that explores the scalability of online learning in today's academic and training environments in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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News October 6, 2020

AT&T Offers Nearly 2,300 Scholarships to Online Academies

AT&T Expanding Commitment to Economic Opportunity in Black and Underserved Communities

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News October 2, 2020

Capital One Commits to Catalyze Economic Growth

Per Scholas Champion Partner Capital One commits $200 million in a five-year initiative to close #equity gaps in equity and help people gain better access to #socioeconomic opportunity.

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News September 3, 2020

Closing the Opportunity Gap

Per Scholas and Champion Partner TEKsystems are on a mission to improve access and equity in the tech industry. Together, we’re addressing the demand for technical talent and lack of talent pipeline in emerging technologies by combining resources, leaning into strengths and partnering to widen our reach and deepen our impact for individuals, businesses and communities.

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News August 30, 2020

Technology Careers Exploration Program (TCEP) by Per Scholas

The Technology Careers Exploration Program (TCEP) at Per Scholas partners with high schools to train teachers on how to encourage their students to consider postsecondary technology training.

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Press Coverage August 30, 2020

Columbus region programs pushing the needle on diversity in tech

Read how Columbus, Ohio based organizations like Per Scholas Columbus are opening doors for Black people, women, and other underrepresented people to launch successful careers in technology.

News August 30, 2020

Jasmine Miller, Per Scholas Regional SVP, a guest on Business RadioX®

Listen to Per Scholas Regional SVP @Jasmine Miller speak with Business RadioX® to learn about the work Per Scholas is doing in #Atlanta at our Per Scholas Atlanta location, what steps the organization is taking to address the digital divide across the country, and the importance of building diverse tech talent pipelines.

Press Coverage August 23, 2020

Per Scholas New York (Bronx) to launch virtual help desk to assist parents in their children’s remote learning

Per Scholas set to launch a new virtual help desk initiative to assist parents in their children's remote learning. Watch this video report from News 12 the Bronx featuring Abe Mendez, managing director at Per Scholas New York.

News August 12, 2020

#RisingTogether with Barclays

Champion Partners such as Barclays played an instrumental role in supporting our transition to remote learning. Read how our organizations strived to meet the challenges and continue to serve communities across the US through the COVID crisis.

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Closing the Opportunity Gap

Technology Careers Exploration Program (TCEP) by Per Scholas

Columbus region programs pushing the needle on diversity in tech

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