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House Committee Brings Long-Awaited Workforce Changes Into 2024

Just before the new year, some remarkable action happened in Congress. Two bipartisan bills succeeded past the House Committee on Education & the Workforce, both aimed at increasing opportunities for Americans to get the skills employers need for our economies to thrive. We are excited about the movement of these two bills because it is a step in the right direction for America’s workforce—but there is still more work to be done.

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Daniel West, Vice President of Social Impact at BlackRock, Delivers Keynote Address at Per Scholas New York Graduation

Per Scholas was honored to welcome Daniel West, Vice President of Social Impact at BlackRock, as the keynote speaker at our last Per Scholas New York graduation of 2023. The ceremony celebrated 33 graduates of a Cybersecurity cohort co-hosted with our satellite partner, Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation. 

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Per Scholas Featured in Fast Company, Highlighting Our Integration of Google Certifications into Our Skills-Based Training

Per Scholas was featured in Fast Company, in an article that discussed the ways in which skills-based training and certifications - such as Google's certificates program - can open up opportunities for those looking to enter into or advance in the tech field. Per Scholas, in collaboration with our long-time partner, Google, provides learners with the resources and opportunity to gain Google IT Support certifications through our courses.

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Per Scholas Spotlighted in CIO: Revolutionizing Tech Training, Filling Skills Gaps, and Redefining Diversity in the IT Workforce

Per Scholas was highlighted in CIO for our work in providing tuition-free, skills-based training that is redefining the tech workforce and promoting diversity. The article explores Per Scholas' emphasis on practical, market-driven training, its success in placing graduates in the IT industry, and its efforts to reshape hiring practices, fostering diversity and flexibility. Per Scholas alumni and Director of Business Solutions, Wayne Wilson, was featured in the piece, as well as Per Scholas alumni Marie Cari.

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Commonwealth Corporation of Massachusetts Awards Per Scholas Greater Boston a $1 Million Senator Kenneth J. Donnelly Workforce Success Grant to Promote Workforce Equity in Massachusetts

Per Scholas was one of 7 Massachusetts-based initiatives to receive Senator Kenneth J. Donnelly Workforce Success Grants from the Healey-Driscoll Administration of Massachusetts. The grants were funded through the Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund (WCTF) and distributed by the Commonwealth Corporation, and the aim is to increase access to well-paying jobs for Massachusetts residents facing employment barriers, scale effective career pathway programs, and enhance worker skill and productivity. 

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IT Certifications vs. Degree: What’s the Difference?

In the dynamic landscape of the tech industry, an ongoing debate surrounds the value of obtaining IT certifications compared to traditional 4-year degrees. Whether you are a prospective technologist launching your IT career or a seasoned professional looking to build on or alter your tech career path, it is important to understand the nuances of each option in order to determine which path best suits your individual needs, goals, interests, and learning style. Here, we will explore the pros and cons of each option.

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