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News April 1, 2020

Quality Workforce Partnerships

Americans face a host of challenges navigating their careers in the 21st century. Corporations increasingly eschew workforce investments that fostered economic stability in previous generations, failing to provide health and retirement benefits as well as on-the-job training. Meanwhile, global competition, app-based technology, and the potential for accelerated automation and the rise of artificial intelligence threaten workers’ ability to stay in a single field over the course of their careers. Yet women and people of color face the greatest obstacles navigating the labor market, as steep gender and racial pay gaps as well as occupational segregation persist, making it difficult for them to find good jobs.

News March 31, 2020

Jinny Han, Site Manager, Per Scholas Detroit, featured in an interview with HULFT Inc

Jinny Han, Site Manager at Per Scholas Detroit, recently featured in an interview with HULFT Inc. as part of their "Women in Technology" series. Jinny shares her journey and how she and the Per Scholas Detroit team are committed to driving positive impact within the Detroit area by opening doors to careers in technology.

Press Coverage March 30, 2020

Uncertainty Takes Versatility

In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Per Scholas successfully transitioned all students and staff to a remote training structure.

"If there’s one thing that is at the core of the Per Scholas model is human connection, and we are prioritizing that in this transition. Technology won’t work without it, and we don’t either,” states Plinio Ayala, Per Scholas CEO and President.

Press Coverage March 12, 2020

Long-Term Effects of a Sectoral Advancement Strategy

A recent long-term report from MDRC indicates the direct economic impact of Per Scholas training, highlighting graduate earnings increasing by $17,000 over five (5) years. Findings also highlight the decreased use of public benefits and an increase in happiness and well-being in Per Scholas graduates.

News February 21, 2020

Here’s how to know if you need a college degree, according to experts

"Linear education pathways are going to be increasingly uncommon, and we need to ensure that all people have access to the training they need to be successful," states Bridgette Gray, Chief Impact Officer at Per Scholas, on how a changing economy will ultimately change education access.

Press Coverage January 17, 2020

Google Introduces Online Coding Course Python to Train Workers

Per Scholas is excited to partner with Champion Partner Google as it announces its latest professional certificate program in IT Automation with Python.

Press Coverage January 11, 2020

He Overcame Setbacks to Thrive in Information Technology

Per Scholas New York graduate, Darius Jones, finds his stride working at Christian Louboutin, one of the world’s most exclusive luxury brands. After overcoming many personal experiences, Darius discovered his career fit as an IT analyst.

Press Coverage October 31, 2019

3 lessons on the future of talent pipelines

Press Coverage October 17, 2019

Talent Is Equally Distributed but Opportunity Is Not

Press Coverage October 4, 2019

Reskilling for Tomorrow