The technology sector is navigating a "skills mismatch economy." According to research highlighted in a recent Fortune feature, nearly two-thirds of tech hiring managers find it more difficult to secure qualified talent now than they did a year ago. As companies prioritize AI initiatives and infrastructure modernization, the traditional tech talent pipeline is struggling to keep pace.
Fortune recently explored how Per Scholas is addressing this gap by providing high-growth talent to enterprise partners like American Express, CGI, and Master Electronics. The article examines our model as a strategic solution for businesses, questioning the return on investment of traditional four-year degrees in favor of specialized, job-ready skills.
Real Impact
The feature highlights the career of Angel Juarez, now a software engineer at American Express, and his progression from an entry-level role into a six-figure career. His story reflects a broader model designed around readiness, not credentials.
Our technologists complete an intensive 16-week program with a daily schedule from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The curriculum focuses on industry standards such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Ruby, ensuring that graduates possess the technical depth required for client-side web development and beyond. This immersive environment replicates the expectations of a professional workplace, preparing technologists to contribute on day one.
Future-Ready and AI-Enabled
As employers increase hiring tied to AI adoption, Per Scholas has evolved alongside those needs. Every course now includes applied AI training, ensuring technologists are familiar with the tools and workflows they will encounter in modern enterprise settings.
This focus helps employers access talent that can adapt as roles continue to change.
Scalable Impact Across 25 Cities
With a presence in 25 cities across 19 states, we solve talent challenges at a national scale while maintaining a deep focus on local market needs. We work directly with employers to identify open roles and tailor training to their specific technical requirements.
Our partnership model also emphasizes long-term retention. Per Scholas alumni have access to two years of no-cost upskilling and additional certifications after they are hired. This ongoing support helps our partners future-proof their teams as technology evolves, resulting in significantly higher retention rates than with traditional hiring sources.
A Proven Workforce Strategy
With 30 years of experience and over 30,000 careers launched, Per Scholas offers a predictable, de-risked hiring pipeline. We help businesses lower recruitment costs and build resilient technical teams that are prepared for the future of work.
Read the full Fortune story here to learn more about our model and its impact on the tech workforce.