Hiring skilled technologists has never been more challenging. Employers need candidates who can deliver from day one, with technical skills, professional polish, and the adaptability to grow as the market evolves.
That is where the TEKsystems and Per Scholas partnership comes in. As highlighted in a recent Forbes feature (How TEKsystems Built a Work-Ready Talent Pipeline), together we have developed a model that consistently produces high-performing talent pipelines for some of the world's most in-demand roles.
Technologists Who Outperform
TEKsystems' customers consistently report that Per Scholas graduates outperform typical hires, bringing creativity, problem-solving, and speed to productivity that set them apart. As one TEKsystems leader noted, "Even though some of these folks do not have that traditional pedigree, they are extremely well-rounded."
Recent collaborations include a customized two-month data center program in Phoenix where all but one graduate, an individual heading off to military duty, was hired upon graduation
Impact That Scales
Since launching our first joint program in 2015, the partnership has grown to span 12 markets and has helped launch more than 1,500 careers. Every dollar TEKsystems invests generates $14 in wage gains for participants, an economic impact totaling more than $375 million to date.
Unlocking New Talent Pools
The partnership has created career pathways for motivated individuals from unexpected places. A mother of four who had left the workforce was able to return as a desktop analyst and quickly rise to a leadership role. A law enforcement officer transitioned into a Microsoft data center, advancing to manager within a year.
As TEKsystems VP Faith Johnson puts it, these graduates are "right in line with what the current real-time market needs are in technology. They are job-ready, and they are also aligned with evolving markets."
At Per Scholas, we believe the future of work depends on rethinking how companies build talent. Our collaboration with TEKsystems shows the power of aligning training directly with business needs, producing technologists who are prepared to deliver from day one and adapt as markets change. It is a model any employer can leverage to strengthen workforce strategy and prepare for what is next.
👉 Read the full Forbes spotlight on our partnership with TEKsystems here.