
Patrice Madu
Managing Director, Los Angeles
From new cohort milestones to employer partnerships making headlines, Per Scholas Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles campus from cybersecurity and cloud to IT support, AI, and data centers. New cohorts open regularly.
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 Los Angeles.
30+
Years of Proven Success
25+
Campuses Nationwide
35,000+
Learners Served
Per Scholas Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles.
Have questions about Per Scholas Los Angeles, our programs, our impact, or how you can get involved? Browse our FAQs below, or reach out to the Los Angeles team directly.
Per Scholas' no-cost training program is designed to provide instruction in high-growth industries to residents of the Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles.
Our no-cost training program in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles metro area. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and experience levels to apply and join our community of learners in Los Angeles.
Our courses in Los Angeles 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, Los Angeles

Site Director, Los Angeles

Director, Talent Solutions, Los Angeles
Founder & President, The Global Change Agency
Senior Director of Engineering, FOX
Area Manager, External Affairs, AT&T
VP of Program Management, Capture & Services Delivery, CDW Government LLC
Director of Workforce Development, Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation
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