Per Scholas Awarded Grant from Okta in Cybersecurity Workforce Development Initiative

October 19, 2023

We’re thrilled to announce Per Scholas has been awarded a grant from Okta as part of their cybersecurity workforce development initiative, which coincides with Cybersecurity Awareness Month! We are one of ten grantees of a $1.6 million award for organizations focused on inclusive pathways into technology. This new philanthropic and educational grant aims to advance inclusive pathways into tech and cyber industries.

Cybersecurity is a growing sector of the tech industry that is critical for many businesses. Click here to learn more about our Cybersecurity courses.

Read Okta’s full press release here.

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