Per Scholas Participates at JFF Horizons 2024 Conference

Earlier this month, Per Scholas was thrilled to participate at the JFF Horizons 2024 Conference in Washington, DC. Our mission is to drive equity and opportunity in the ever-advancing technology landscape by unlocking the untapped potential of individuals, uplifting communities, and meeting the needs of employers through rigorous tech training. 

Per Scholas’s President and CEO Plinio Ayala joined the visionary CEOs of Braven and the National Education Equity Lab, Aimée Eubanks Davis and Leslie Cornfeld, respectively, for the Non-Profits Advancing Economic Mobility & the Workforce of the Future panel, moderated and sponsored by Apollo Opportunity Foundation. During this invigorating discussion, the panelists encouraged attendees to unpack the latest trends and challenges in economic mobility strategies, workforce development, and the future of work.

Our Chief Training Officer Jasmine Miller highlighted the importance of attending the JFF Horizons Conference, specifically stating, “This opportunity has really allowed us to connect with stakeholders across the board from philanthropy to funders policymakers; [its] really an opportunity for all of us to use our power to come together to impact the individuals that we’re here to serve.” Other notable stakeholders we connected with during Horizons included:

• Social entrepreneurs
• K-12 educators and academic researchers
• Data analysts and workforce development experts

These connections reinforce our commitment to building a stronger nation through innovative tech training. We are honored to be part of the national movement to enhance workforce training and build a stronger, more resilient nation.

Common themes throughout Horizons included: for the people, by the people; today’s solutions, tomorrow’s future of work; closing gaps, opening opportunities; and breaking down barriers, bridging the divide. 

JFF Horizons sparked many essential conversations around creating economic equity and advancement for all. Per Scholas was thrilled to attend the conference and even more so to share our insight on unlocking potential of our learners by empowering them with new digital skills and sparking new ways of engaging with employer partners.