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Ryan Holder

“Knowing that [the knowledge Per Scholas provides] can serve you in many ways is really transformative. I don't see technology as being for someone else anymore. It's given me patience. It has afforded me the mental space of knowing I can do anything.”

  • Cybersecurity
  • New York, New York
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Ryan Holder

Sebastian Ruiz

“I started feeling stuck. I wasn't moving up in my positions. I think I was in a mindset of, 'It's too difficult.' But the program showed me that I'm able to achieve more.”

Autonomous Vehicle Operator at Zoox

  • IT Support
  • Los Angeles
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Sebastain Ruiz

Zaina Rocke

“All those doubts came creeping in. But the staff at Per Scholas, along with my classmates, really supported me and made me feel welcome. Quitting wasn't an option.”

Cybersecurity Analyst at Accenture

  • National Capital Region
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Zaina Rocke

LaQuana Hill

“My life has completely changed. I'm not stuck in one place. I don't have to stay in this little box. There are many avenues, and my opportunities have grown. This is endless.”

Level 4 Data Center Technician at TEKsystems

  • Low Voltage Technician
  • Atlanta
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LaQuana Hill

David Kea

“I'm always going through Per Scholas [Career Accelerator] upskilling. Maintaining knowledge definitely helps refresh and add to my background. I'll be taking more.”

Technology Business Specialist at PNC Bank

  • Full Stack Java Developer
  • Dallas
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David Kea

Mitchell Young

“My experience at Per Scholas was eye-opening. While the coursework was extensive, I was motivated. I wanted to learn more and more as the program went on, and being around other classmates who were just as interested in tech as I made the experience so much better.”

Data Center Technician at Google

  • Data Center
  • Kansas City
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Mitchell Young

Natori Haynes

“Per Scholas really helped me to step out of my box, and that goes from learning, talking, communicating, just shining my light.”

Desktop Support Specialist at Southwest Airlines

  • IT Data Center
  • Dallas
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Terrell Hemphill

“Per Scholas has provided assistance, opportunity, and community from day 1.”

Learning Technology Analyst at V2X

  • IT Support
  • Detroit
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Terrell Hemphill