Opportunity Starts Here at Per Scholas Chicago

Per Scholas' no-cost training program is designed to provide instruction in high-growth industries to residents of the Chicago area. This training is open to anyone who wants to accelerate their career and gain skills and knowledge, regardless of their prior experience or financial resources. We're able to provide no-tuition training through grant funding and do not ever ask for payment or income sharing from our graduates.

Our no-cost programs in Chicago are always changing as we are constantly building new opportunities and course offerings to serve our learners and the market demand in your community. To stay up to date on the courses offered in your area, please check the location page above.

Per Scholas offers our no-cost training in-person, remote, and hybrid, depending on the courses in Chicago. Our course schedule constantly changes as we schedule our 3-4 month sessions, including whether courses are online or in-person. Please refer to your location's current course schedule above and individual course page to see if the course you are interested in is remote, in-person, or hybrid.

To apply for our no-cost programs in Chicago, you can visit our website and fill out our eligibility form. Our admissions team will review your application and reach out to you with more information about the program and the next steps in accelerating your career.

Each Per Scholas training program has its own prerequisites, which are listed on our course pages. We encourage you to review any requirements prior to applying to our no-cost programs in Chicago.

Our no-cost training program in Chicago is open to anyone who meets the income requirements, wants to develop their skills and knowledge in a high-growth sector, and is a resident of the Chicago metro area. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and experience levels to apply and join our community of learners in Chicago.

Our courses in Chicago are 12-16 weeks (3-4 months), depending on the course. The time commitment includes full-time (40 hours per week), Monday–Friday.

Per Scholas does not pay learners to attend training. This is because we offer up to $15k of no-cost technical skills training to each learner as well as 2 years of additional training opportunities, coaching, and professional development. On a case-by-case basis, our learners may be eligible for direct financial assistance. Each learner has a dedicated Learner Support Manager and Financial Coach to support them throughout the course and determine if they are able to receive additional financial resources when available.

Per Scholas has partnerships with employers across industries in each market in which we operate, where our learners and alumni have the opportunity to connect with our hiring partners. Alternatively, if you're interested in hiring a Per Scholas graduate, click here.

If you're interested in hiring Per Scholas talent, click here.