Per Scholas

U.S. non-profit organization

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Per Scholas is a national nonprofit organization based in The Bronx, New York City founded in 1995[1] by John Stookey and Lewis Miller.[2] For nearly 30 years, Per Scholas has been on a mission to drive economic mobility 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. By teaming up with dynamic employer partners, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to innovative startups, we're forging inclusive tech talent pipelines, fulfilling an ever-increasing need for skilled talent. With national remote training and campuses in 20+ cities and counting, Per Scholas offers no-cost training programs in the most sought-after tech skills. To date, 30,000+ individuals have been trained through Per Scholas, propelling their professional trajectories into high-growth tech careers with salaries three times higher than their pre-training earnings.

## Programs

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### IT Training Programs

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Per Scholas offers no-cost IT training and workforce development programs.[3]

Per Scholas offers a range of technology and professional development training at no cost to the learners, based on local market demands. Each Per Scholas cohort includes hands-on technical skills training, job skills instruction, individualized support for job placement, and professional development.

According to Per Scholas's training programs, it attributes its success, in comparison to other workforce development programs, to its understanding of the industries its students will enter. The organization works in close partnership with many prominent corporations[4] and is structured with the intent to fill specific demands in the labor force.[5]

The programs are funded by an array of partners, including corporations, foundations, public agencies, elected officials, and other individuals.[6]

### Additional IT Courses

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In addition to the standard IT Support training track, offerings have been expanding to include courses for careers in network engineering, software testing/quality assurance, cybersecurity, web development, data centers, and more to respond to labor demands within the sector.

## Leadership

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Founder and Chairman Emeritus John Hoyt Stookey was chairman, president, and CEO of Quantum through 1993 and has held positions on various boards since retiring in 1995.

Current Chairman Lewis E. Miller is the president of Qvidian, a provider of cloud-computing applications, and was previously CEO of Synergistics and The Future Now, Inc.

CEO and President Plinio Ayala was previously the director of program operations at SOBRO. In 2006, he received the Liberty Award from the New York Post for his work in the NYC community. In 2005, he was issued a Citation of Merit by the Bronx Borough President.[7]

Each campus also has an advisory board with local business leaders.[8]

## References

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1. ^ "Per Scholas Inc - Nonprofit Explorer". ProPublica. 2013-05-09.
2. ^ Falzon, Kristin (2016-12-21). "Four Programs Preparing Young People for Work and Life". WorkingNation.
3. ^ Olson, Elizabeth (2010-11-10). "Veterans Find Jobs With Help From Corporate Gifts". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2016-08-01.
4. ^ "Training Workers for Good Jobs". The New York Times. March 19, 2007. Retrieved June 13, 2012.
5. ^ Building a Career Path Where There Was Just a Dead End, Dale (February 26, 2007). "Building a Career Path Where There Was Just a Dead End". Washington Post. Retrieved June 13, 2012.
6. ^ "Per Scholas - Our Partners". Retrieved 24 November 2015.
7. ^ "Speaker's Bio: Plinio Ayala". Philanthropy New York. Archived from the original on October 25, 2012. Retrieved June 13, 2012.
8. ^ "Per Scholas - New York & National Board". Retrieved 24 November 2015.

## External links

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* Official website