Per Scholas Named Beneficiary of The New York Times Communities Fund for Fourth Year in a Row
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Accelerating Careers
Per Scholas is proud to have once again been selected as an organization benefiting from The New York Times Communities Fund. This marks our fourth consecutive year participating in this prestigious 115-year-old tradition, which has raised over $365 million to strengthen communities through its annual holiday giving campaign.
The New York Times' recognition of Per Scholas reflects our significant impact in advancing economic mobility for communities nationwide. This honor reaffirms the strength of our proven model and the transformative power of our training programs. By fueling the Career Access Fund in 2025, the New York Times Communities Fund helped 2,452 graduates stay on track, complete their programs, and launch their first job.
All funds raised from this campaign benefit our Career Access Fund, which lies at the heart of our commitment to providing the essential resources for learners to engage in our no-cost training. $850 covers the covers the cost of all essential materials, like textbooks, lab supplies and certification exam fees, for a learner to succeed in our training
Thanks to generous supporters like you and the New York Times Communities Fund, Per Scholas has empowered more than 35,000 individuals to pursue high-growth. Our inclusion in The Fund for a fourth consecutive year offers an exciting opportunity to broaden our reach and create life-changing opportunities for even more aspiring technologists.
Donations will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $1M thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor.
About Per Scholas
Per Scholas is a proven talent accelerator that’s delivered workforce solutions with real results—transforming lives, strengthening businesses, and building economic opportunity nationwide.
Since 1995, we’ve offered no-cost training to more than 35,000 professionals in the most sought-after skills. More than half of our learners hold a high school diploma as their highest educational credential, and on average, they earn 2.5x their pre-training wage in their first role after Per Scholas.
We close critical hiring gaps in just a few months through our rigorous, industry-responsive training that delivers day-one-ready talent. With 25+ campuses and remote programs, we partner with employers—from Fortune 500 companies to startups—to create inclusive talent pipelines in fields like Data Centers, AI, Advanced Manufacturing, Critical Facilities, Cybersecurity, and Cloud.
We believe in a world where everyone has a place in a future-ready workforce and is empowered to accelerate their careers and transform their lives.
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Boston, MA 02241-1938
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