Per Scholas Inc

“Indisputable proof that the American Dream still lives.” - Robin Hood Foundation

Per Scholas is a national nonprofit organization that breaks the cycle of poverty by providing technology education, access, training and job placement to those underrepresented in the technology industry.

Founded in 1995 as a neighborhood-based effort to increase access to personal computers, Per Scholas was an early pioneer in bridging the digital divide for families and children in the South Bronx -- the nation's poorest Congressional District. In 1999, Per Scholas expanded into workforce development, launching the first tuition-free IT job training and placement program in the region.

The training operates in New York City and Columbus (OH), Cincinnati (OH), Silver Spring (MD), and Dallas (TX), with more cities to join in the near future. 

Per Scholas provides comprehensive, free IT professional training, placement and ongoing support services to more than 700 high-potential adults each year. Independent research proves that our approach creates impressive income gains. 

NATIONAL STATISTICS:

• 46.2 million Americans today live in poverty, 16.1 million of whom are children
• 88 million U.S. residents lack the education, skills and credentials to participate in our growing information economy while employer demand for skilled information workers is expected to create 3.7 million new IT jobs before 2016.

 

PER SCHOLAS STATISTICS:

• Per Scholas takes advantage of the evolving economy and has trained nearly 5,000 individuals over its history for the competitive skills to establish careers as IT professionals.
• 85% of students graduate from our training. 80% of those graduates land jobs within one year after completing training.
• Per Scholas is New York's oldest & largest IT workforce training provider. 
• One-quarter of our student body are U.S. Veterans. One-third are custodial parents
• 30% of the Per Scholas student body are young adults disconnected from the workforce

 

For more information, read our history at www.perscholas.org

 

 

Financial and other information about the purpose, programs and activities of Per Scholas can be obtained by contacting Emily Earle at 804 E. 138th St, Bronx, NY 10454 (718) 991-8400, or for residents of the following states, as below. Maryland: for the cost of postage and copying from the Secretary of State. Michigan: MICS No. C544873. New Jersey: information filed with the Attorney General concerning this charitable solicitation and the percentage of contributions received by the charity during the last reporting period that were dedicated to the charitable purpose may be obtained from the attorney general of the State of NJ by calling (973) 504-6215 and is available on the internet at  http://www.state.nj.us/ls/ca/charfrm.htm. New York: upon request from the Attorney General Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271. North Carolina: Financial information about Per Scholas and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Board at 1-888-830-4989 (within NC) and (919) 807-2214 (outside of NC). Pennsylvania: The official registration and financial information of Per Scholas can be obtained from the PA Department of State by calling toll-free, within PA, 1-800-732-0999. Virginia: from the State Office of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs, P.O. Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23218. Washington: From the Secretary of State at 1-800-332-443. The registration required by the state charitable solicitation act is on file with the Secretary of State's office. Contributions are deductible for Federal Income Tax purposes in accordance with applicable law. Registration in a state does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation of Per Scholas by the state.