Per Scholas

Per Scholas is an American nonprofit organization based in The Bronx, New York City founded in 1995[1] by John Stookey and Lewis Miller.

[4] Per Scholas offers a range of technology and professional development training at no-cost to the learners, based on local market demands.

The organization works in close partnership with many prominent corporations[5] and is structured with the intent to fill specific demands in the labor force.

[6] The programs are funded by an array of partners, including corporations, foundations, public agencies, elected officials, and other individuals.

[7] In addition to the standard IT Support career-track training, offerings have been expanding to include courses for careers in network engineering, software testing/quality assurance, cyber security, web development, and more to respond to labor demands within the sector.