
Jeremy Besch
Managing Director, Buffalo
From new cohort milestones to employer partnerships making headlines, Per Scholas Buffalo is at the center of the region's growing movement toward accessible, high-growth careers and lasting economic opportunity.

Browse no-cost training programs available at our Buffalo campus from cybersecurity and cloud to IT support, AI, and data centers. New cohorts open regularly.
The following course names are approved with Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision: AI-Enabled IT Support - UCI 1025.4 (Online) & AI-Enabled IT Support - UCI 1024.3 (Classroom).
The following course names are approved with Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision: Cybersecurity with AI Tools - UCI 1033.1 (Classroom) & Cybersecurity with AI Tools - UCI 1033.1 (Online).
The following course names are approved with Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision: AI Native Business Intelligence - UCI 1034 (Online) & AI Native Business Intelligence - UCI 1034 (Classroom).
The following course names are approved with Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision: AI-Enabled Healthcare IT Technician Online Program - UCI 1036 (Online).
Behind every stat is a story. See how Per Scholas drives nationwide impact and how, with your support, we can bring even more access to opportunity to Buffalo.
30+
Years of Proven Success
25+
Campuses Nationwide
35,000+
Learners Served
Per Scholas Buffalo works alongside leading local employers, nonprofits, and community organizations to create sustainable career pathways and ensure our alumni connect with the employers who matter most in Buffalo.
Have questions about Per Scholas Buffalo, our programs, our impact, or how you can get involved? Browse our FAQs below, or reach out to the Buffalo team directly.
Per Scholas' no-cost training program is designed to provide instruction in high-growth industries to residents of the Buffalo 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 Buffalo 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 Buffalo. 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 Buffalo, 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 Buffalo.
Our no-cost training program in Buffalo 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 Buffalo metro area. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and experience levels to apply and join our community of learners in Buffalo.
Our courses in Buffalo 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.
Meet Our Team
Our local team is committed to your success from your first day of training through your first day on the job and beyond.

Managing Director, Buffalo

Sr. Director, Talent Solutions, Buffalo
726 Exchange St, Suite 610
Buffalo, NY 14210
Email:[email protected]
Phone:(716) 449-0386