Per Scholas Receives Extended Grant from NFL’s Inspire Change Initiative

June 1, 2022

Per Scholas is thrilled to announce that we are the recipients of an extended grant from the NFL’s Inspire Change initiative! The grant will cover the next two years in the amount of $500,000. We are one of 21 partners to receive renewed funding from the NFL.

With the grant, Per Scholas will enroll over 6,000 people of color into immersive, cohort-based, tuition-free tech training courses over the next two years. Graduates are equipped with technical and professional skills that prepare them to succeed in high-growth technology careers. Per Scholas connects its graduates to robust employer networks, providing all graduates with access to employment opportunities ranging from Fortune 500 companies to innovative start-ups. Per Scholas continues to be committed to advancing economic mobility and DEI&B across our communities.

View the full press release from the NFL here.

Sign up for our Monthly Impact Report

More News

November 1, 2024

Per Scholas President and CEO, Plinio Ayala, and Alumni Jadah Stone and Moja Chatman Host Panel at Blue Meridian’s Partnership Summit

Per Scholas President and CEO, Plinio Ayala, hosted a panel discussion alongside Per Scholas alumni Jadah Stone and Moja Chatman at Blue Meridian's annual Partnership Summit. The panel, entitled “Changing the Face of Technology," discussed Per Scholas’ commitment to unlocking potential for diverse individuals, families, communities, companies, and local economies through technical skills training. Moja and Jadah shared their experiences at and beyond Per Scholas, and emphasized the importance of organizations like Per Scholas in helping others who wish to find a pathway to economic mobility.

October 31, 2024

Per Scholas’s Diverse by Design Hosts ‘Unleashing the Power of Diversity in the Energy Sector’ Webinar

On October 17th, Per Scholas's Diverse by Design hosted a webinar, 'Unleashing the Power of Diversity in the Energy Sector', which explored the role of digital literacy in preparing underrepresented communities for high-demand, technology-driven roles in the energy sector.

Donate Now

Your support makes a powerful difference in our ability to build a technology talent training solution that creates greater access and equity.

Donate Today

Choose a location for
Your Course

This course is only offered at select Per Scholas locations. Choose a location to get the most accurate course information.