Per Scholas Greater Boston

As a proud member of the Massachusetts Apprentice Network, led by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, Per Scholas Greater Boston was excited to celebrate another year of apprenticeship growth in the Commonwealth and hear inspiring success stories of #apprenticeships in #tech and more at this morning's National Apprenticeship Week celebration. To learn more about how Per Scholas has partnered with employers like Barclays and Nationwide to create apprenticeships for technology talent, check out this article: https://lnkd.in/eJBRhznR and get in touch with us or the Massachusetts Apprentice Network if you are interested in learning more about the benefits of apprenticeship! #apprentice #techapprenticeships #nationalapprenticeshipweek #earnandlearn #unlockingpotential #perscholas

????????? Celebrating Success! ??? ?????? Congratulations to the 16 Per Scholas Greater Boston IT Support technologists who celebrated their #graduation on Friday at Cambridge Public Library! Your hard work, dedication, and resilience have led you to this incredible achievement. As you step into the next phase of your journey, we’re inspired by the wisdom shared by our guest speakers during your graduation: ?? Noah Mitchell: "Lift your gaze to experience something different throughout your journey." ?? James Mavourneen: "Stay curious and keep on learning; stay relevant; help others. Believe in yourself. Do not be defined by others. It’s not a race—do what you love." ?? Enna Jimenez: "Faith and determination kept us going no matter how tough times got. It’s not where you start that defines you but rather the way you persist through the journey. Every journey worth taking will have challenges. There will be setbacks, but they will move you forward. Nobody gets to decide your value but you. Believe in yourself. There is power in owning who you are unapologetically." To our graduates: let these words guide and empower you as you embark on exciting new opportunities in #tech. To our partners and supporters, including our graduation sponsor, SIM Boston: thank you for championing our mission and investing in the future of diverse tech talent. Together, we’re creating pathways to success. #PerScholas #TechTalent #SIMBoston #ITSupport #TechCareers #Inspiration #unlockingpotential #techtraining #DiversityinTech

Let’s Unlock Potential and Change the Face of Tech! Per Scholas provides life-changing, no-cost training that opens doors to thriving careers. This year alone, we will train over 5,000 learners, and set them on the path to a thriving wage! Help us reach our goal of raising $500,000 for the Career Access Fund, which supports every learner’s success by providing textbooks, lab supplies, and certification exam fees. Plus, your gift will be matched through December 31st, thanks to the generosity of our National Board! Together, let's build a brighter, more inclusive future in tech. Donate today! https://lnkd.in/eM6Z9Vxz #EoY24 #UnlockPotential #ChangingTheFaceOfTech #CareerAccessFund #TechForAll

?? Per Scholas Greater Boston learners, staff, and alumni were out and about this week! ?? Our current IT Support & Cyber learners toured Google while our Recruitment & Admissions team tabled at the JEWISH VOCATIONAL SERVICES BOSTON & MassHire Downtown Boston Career Center Resource Fair, where our recent IT Support alum, Sheray C. works as a Digital Navigator! Stop by and see James Yazbek & Sophia Simeon today at the Roxbury Worx Conference at Roxbury Community College. #community #partnerships #techjobs #techcareers #perscholas #unlockingpotential #techtraining

Check out this clip of Per Scholas Greater Boston's Site Director Tyrone Ramnath during the weekly community news on Boston Neighborhood Network Media on Friday, 11/8. During this in-studio interview, Tyrone describes the Per Scholas training experience and how we are unlocking potential and changing the face of technology in the Greater Boston region and across the country. ?? The interview starts at 11:25: https://lnkd.in/e6T9TCKx #unlockingpotential #perscholas #BNN #techcareers #techjobs #techtraining #DiversityinTech #DEIB

When employers adopt skills-first hiring strategies, they’re not just filling roles, they’re building a workforce that’s diverse, dedicated, and rooted in the Massachusetts community. ??? Watch this clip of Per Scholas Greater Boston Managing Director Heather Kay "H. Kay" Howard speaking at the first in-person #MassSkillsCoalition convening and describing how partnerships drive a measurably more inclusive and sustainable workforce. Thank you to the #MassSkillsCoalition and The Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD) for convening employers and #skills training partners to discuss why and how to implement #skillsbasedhiring and for highlighting Per Scholas as a partner in these efforts. Together, we’re advancing measurable results in: 1?? workforce diversity, 2?? employee retention, and 3?? career progression. To learn more about skills-based hiring practices, visit www.mass.gov/massskills. #unlockingpotential #skillstraining #skillsfirst #skillsbased #perscholas

?????? You’re Invited! ?????? Please join Per Scholas Greater Boston on Friday, November 15th, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at the Cambridge Public Library (449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138) for the #graduation ceremony of our latest IT Support cohort! Let’s honor these tenacious technologists as they transition from Per Scholas learners to alumni, joining a powerful network of 25,000+ trained #tech professionals across the country. Reception to follow. ??Register here: https://lnkd.in/g2YuA6Qg You don't want to miss this chance to meet our grads and hear from an incredible line-up of speakers: Noah Mitchell, Enna Jimenez, & James Mavourneen. A special thank you to SIM Boston for sponsoring this event. We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating this incredible achievement together! #unlockingpotential #perscholas #techtraining #techcareers #SIMBoston

?? Inspiring Words from a Recent Per Scholas Greater Boston Cybersecurity Graduate at #SIMBostonSummit! ?? At this year’s SIM Boston Technology Leadership Summit, two recent Per Scholas #cybersecurity graduates took the stage to share their powerful journeys with technology leaders and industry professionals. Check out Tyrone McIntosh's remarks here. He spoke candidly about the transformative experience he had at Per Scholas, gaining not only technical skills but also invaluable connections and career readiness to accelerate his path into cybersecurity. Thanks to SIM Boston for the platform and to everyone who attended and supported our graduates. Together, we're making strides toward a more inclusive tech workforce. ???? #PerScholas #SIMBoston #TechTraining #DiversityInTech #FutureOfWork #UnlockingPotential #Networking #TechJobs #TechCareers

Earlier this year, Prince Donkor helped us celebrate a graduation at Google. Today, we would like to celebrate his big accomplishment! Congratulations Prince on your first launch! Enjoy the spoils! You deserve it!

Meet our alum, Hector! Hector Ortega’s journey took him from the Las Vegas music scene to a tech career in Boston! ?? After facing challenges without formal training, Per Scholas Greater Boston’s IT Support program was the game-changer he needed. With our training and a newly earned CompTIA A+ certification, Hector turned his passion into a thriving tech career. Now he’s doubled his income and is excited about what’s next! Congratulations, Hector! ?? Read Hector's story here: https://bit.ly/3YshjgC #PSAlumni #LatinosInTech #TechCareer #STARs #TearThePaperCeiling #OneOfMillions