Talent scale Per Scholas runs no-cost tech training with a large reach (20+ campuses plus remote programs) and aims to train 25,000 technologists annually by 2030, presenting a scalable pool of job-ready candidates for enterprise tech roles.

Employer partnerships Strong collaboration with a wide range of employers from Fortune 500 to startups and recent partnerships with Equinix, Xchange Chicago, and America Forward indicate ongoing demand alignment for workforce development, presenting ready-made engagement and co-investment opportunities for hiring pipelines.

Diverse talent pool Demographic data shows 85%+ learners are people of color and 40% are women, with many holding high school diplomas, offering companies a diverse, mission-aligned talent source that supports DEI recruiting goals.

Financially empowered learners The organization has financed learner needs through partnerships (e.g., zero-interest loans with Ascent Funding and Social Finance), highlighting a potential joint financing model to expand access and reduce barrier-to-entry for programs that align with client workforce needs.

Tech capability and scope Active tech stack and program focus areas—Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Engineering, IT Support, Software Engineering—align with market-demanded skills, enabling targeted enterprise upskilling/ reskilling partnerships and tailored training-for-hire engagements.