Per Scholas Houston Receives Grant from CenterPoint Energy Foundation to Expand Access to Tech Career Pathways

Houston, TX – [December 19, 2025] – Per Scholas Houston announced today that it has received a grant from the CenterPoint Energy Foundation to support expanded access to no-cost technology training and career pathways for individuals across the Houston region.

Through this grant, Per Scholas Houston will continue removing barriers to education and employment by equipping learners with the skills, support, and resources needed to pursue in-demand careers in the technology sector. This investment strengthens Per Scholas’ ability to serve individuals who have historically been excluded from high-growth career opportunities and reinforces a shared commitment to economic mobility in the community.

“At Per Scholas Houston, our mission is to unlock potential and create pathways to economic opportunity through skills-based training,” said Per Scholas Houston Managing Director Tondalayo Hall. “Support from the CenterPoint Energy Foundation helps ensure more Houstonians can access the tools, training, and confidence needed to launch meaningful careers in tech.”

The grant will support Per Scholas Houston’s ongoing workforce development efforts, which connect learners to industry-aligned training, professional development, and employer networks, helping build a stronger local tech talent pipeline.

About CenterPoint Energy Foundation:

The CenterPoint Energy Foundation strives to be a catalyst in the communities it serves by leveraging everyday opportunities and resources to improve stakeholders’ lives today and build a strong foundation for tomorrow. Grants are awarded to eligible nonprofit organizations with programs that support community vitality and education in CenterPoint Energy’s footprint.

About Per Scholas:

As Per Scholas celebrates 30 years of impact, we are charting an ambitious path forward— 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. On average, our learners earn 3x their pre-training wage in their first role after Per Scholas. With 25+ 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.

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