Per Scholas Greater Cincinnati partners with Kentucky Career Center to open Satellite Campus in Covington

Covington, K.Y., April. 4, 2025 — Since launching in July 2015, the Per Scholas Greater Cincinnati campus has trained more than 850 learners, equipping them with critical tech skills such as IT Support, Cybersecurity, and Software Engineering.

Today, alongside community and employer partners, colleagues, learners, and friends, Per Scholas Greater Cincinnati hosted its Satellite Campus Launch at the Kentucky Career Center in Covington with remarks from Covington Mayor Ron Washington, Susan Culp of Archer Daniels Midland, Brent Cooper of the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, Correy Eimer of the Northern Kentucky Area Development District, and Per Scholas Greater Cincinnati alumnus Michael Stovall. A formal ribbon-cutting dedication and reception followed. 

“We are thrilled that Northern Kentucky residents can begin preparing for their IT careers here in Covington. This satellite campus also means that local employers will have access to an amazing pool of high-quality tech talent right here in NKY,” said Dr. Roger Burns, Per Scholas Greater Cincinnati Managing Director.

“Per Scholas is a game-changer for our community, bringing opportunities for Covington residents to attain highly sought after tech industry jobs following the development of specialized skills,” said Covington Mayor Ron Washington. “Covington is increasingly focused on how we can help develop the talents of our residents who may be unemployed or underemployed but lack the resources to pay for the training they need. Through its rigorous, free training programs, Per Scholas provides solutions. I welcome the Per Scholas satellite campus to Covington, and I look forward to the life-changing impact they will have on our residents and our community.”

Per Scholas Greater Cincinnati acknowledges the generous support of Archer Daniels Midland, Duke Energy, The R.C. Furr Foundation, City of Covington Economic Development Corporation, Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, and Northern Kentucky Area Development District.

With a proven tech training model including both in-person and remote learning hubs, Per Scholas continues to unlock opportunities for individuals, strengthen communities, and drive business success across the state. Notably, every dollar invested in Per Scholas yields an $8 net economic return. Per Scholas Greater Cincinnati is transforming lives and will now be shaping Covington’s future as a thriving technology hub by equipping Per Scholas Technologists with in-demand tech skills at no cost.

To learn more about Per Scholas Greater Cincinnati, follow them on LinkedIn or visit their page.

About Per Scholas

As Per Scholas celebrates 30 years of impact, we are charting an ambitious path forward—aiming to train and upskill 25,000 technologists annually by 2030, expanding access to high-growth tech careers and fostering economic mobility nationwide. Since 1995, we’ve offered no-cost tech training to more than 30,000 technologists in the most sought-after tech skills, generating over $2 billion in increased personal earnings. On average, our learners earn 3x their pre-training wage in their first role after Per Scholas. With 20+ campuses and remote programs, we partner with employers—from Fortune 500 companies to startups—to create inclusive talent pipelines in fields like Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Engineering, IT Support, and Software Engineering. More than half of our learners hold a high school diploma as their highest educational credential. We are building a future where successful careers in tech are accessible to everyone across urban, suburban, and rural communities, empowering individuals to unlock their potential and drive transformative economic change nationwide.

Learn more at PerScholas.org and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, and YouTube.