Per Scholas Phoenix

What a first quarter.

This is what it looks like when purpose meets ex*****on and opportunity meets preparation.

At Per Scholas Phoenix, we are not just running programs.
We are changing trajectories, building careers, and delivering real outcomes.

This is why we lead.

This is workforce development done right.

Equal Pay is a workforce infrastructure issue. In Arizona, the pay gap for women is 85 cents, but notably, for Black women it decreases to 61 cents and for Black men to 67 cents for every $1.00 earned by white men. The disparity further widens for Hispanic and Native American women and men. Given its impact, virtually everyone is affected by this workforce issue. If you'd like to contribute to resolving this matter, join us on Equal Pay Day, March 4th.

Today we kicked off our first AI Enabled IT Support cohort of 2026 at Per Scholas Phoenix and the energy was undeniable.

Twenty five focused, ambitious, future technologists walked in ready to level up.

This is what forward momentum looks like.
Not just learning IT fundamentals.
Not just earning a credential.
But learning how to leverage AI, think critically, and compete in a tech economy that refuses to slow down.

A special shout out to Phoenix alum Courtney LaVere for coming back to pour into the next generation. She kept it real, answered every question, and reminded our learners what is possible when you stay the course. That is the power of alumni impact.

Access matters. Preparation matters. Exposure matters.

These 25 are not just starting a class. They are stepping into opportunity, economic mobility, and careers that can shift family trajectories.

2026 is already in motion.

🎉 Welcome to the Team, James Thomas! 🎉

We’re excited to welcome James Thomas, our new Director of Talent Solutions, to the Per Scholas Phoenix team!🌵

James brings a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to connecting talent with opportunity. We’re thrilled to have him join our community as we continue advancing our mission of creating pathways into tech and building strong employer partnerships.

Please join us in welcoming James, we’re looking forward to the impact he’ll make and the collaboration ahead!👥✨