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Accelerate Careers. Transform Lives.

At Per Scholas, we are on a mission to advance economic mobility through rigorous, zero-tuition training, connecting career-oriented individuals to leading employers across the country. Supporters like you make it happen.

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Our Proven Impact

More than thirty years of transformation measured in careers accelerated, wages increased, and communities strengthened.

  • 35,000+

    Professionals trained since 1995

  • 8:1

    Every dollar invested in Per Scholas yields $8 in benefits to local communities

  • 2.5x

    Graduates earn 2.5 times their pre-training wage in their first job post-graduation

  • 25+

    Campus locations

Corporate Partners in Acceleration

These forward-thinking organizations invest in Per Scholas' mission as strategic partners in expanding access to workforce training.

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Join us in impacting real people, accelerating real career growth, and driving real economic mobility.

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Directly fund no-cost skills training, tools, and career support for motivated career-changers and the next generation.

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What Our Supporters Say

"I give to Per Scholas because I believe everyone deserves the opportunity to build a rewarding career and secure their financial future."

Vincent DeCesareKeys Recurring Donor

"We choose to invest in Per Scholas because of their transformative impact and their commitment to scaling opportunity. They don't just train people for careers – they create momentum that drives economic mobility."

Jim SheltonCEO, Blue Meridian Partners

"Per Scholas is creating real pathways to economic opportunity by helping people build the skills they need to succeed in a rapidly changing economy. We're proud to partner with them to expand access to training and help more people build meaningful, sustainable careers."

Gwyneth GaulVP of Strategic Partnerships and Philanthropy, Comcast
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See Transformation in Action

Hear directly from Per Scholas alumni, professionals whose careers and lives were transformed through the generosity of supporters like you. Their success is your impact.

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Real People. Real Impact.

Behind every career accelerated is a person who stepped into the opportunity your support made possible. Discover their stories.

Jacob Maschmeyer

Service Desk Analyst at Bell Techlogix

Our [IT Support] instructor challenged us to be curious about everything... He taught us to look at every little worm in the can of worms.

Jacob Maschmeyer

Program: IT Support

Location: Indianapolis

Esther McIlwain

Technical Support Specialist at Planmeca USA

If you're thinking about it, just say yes and do it because it is everything it's cracked up to be, and more. One thing I learned is that you will never know everything – but as long as you're willing to learn, you'll always succeed.

Esther McIlwain

Program: IT Support

Location: North Carolina

Robin Clenard

Continuous Deployment Specialist at Bank of America

I told myself, 'I'm going to work until I figure it out.' I didn't know anything about the insides of a computer, but I wanted to solve the problem.

Robin Clenard

Program: IT Support

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Proven Results

Your investment creates sustainable, measurable transformation. Careers accelerated, wages increased, and communities strengthened.

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Ready to Make Impact?

Whether you're interested in giving or partnering with Per Scholas, our team is here to help you find the best way to support scaling access to opportunity and economic mobility.

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