ActivateWork partners with Per Scholas, one of the nation’s most respected tech training providers for over 30 years, to bring rigorous, full-time technical instruction to ActivateWork learners. Per Scholas delivers the technical training—and ActivateWork brings everything else that helps learners succeed.
From the moment you apply to the day you land your first tech role, ActivateWork provides coaching, structure, and support. So you’ll gain real-world tech skills through Per Scholas—and real-world readiness through ActivateWork.
Who is Per Scholas?
Per Scholas is a national nonprofit that has been advancing economic mobility for over 30 years. More than 30,000 graduates have launched successful careers in tech through their no-cost technical training.
Working with leading employers across the country, Per Scholas builds talent pipelines that align with real workforce needs. Their employer partners range from Fortune 500 companies to innovative startups—all seeking tech talent with the drive and readiness Per Scholas learners bring.
Bringing the Per Scholas Model to Colorado
Per Scholas currently operates in 22 cities across the U.S. and ActivateWork is proud to partner with Per Scholas to bring this high-quality training to Colorado.
We are their delivery partner in Denver, and we complement their instruction with the coaching, job search support, and alumni support that helps learners succeed long after training ends—an approach that truly sets ActivateWork apart.
Proven Results
Independent research has confirmed the effectiveness of Per Scholas’ training programs. Two separate randomized controlled trials—the most rigorous type of evaluation—found that graduates experienced meaningful, lasting increases in employment and wages. These results held true across backgrounds and demographics, offering strong evidence that the model works.
That’s why ActivateWork is proud to bring Per Scholas’s data-driven, evidence-based approach to our community here in Colorado.
What Makes ActivateWork Learning Different
Per Scholas provides best-in-class technical training for in-demand careers in IT Support, cybersecurity, data analytics, and more. ActivateWork provides wraparound support that sets learners up for long-term success.
When you enroll in an ActivateWork program, you receive technical training from Per Scholas, along with:
- Personalized Coaching: 1:1 guidance before, during, and after training
- Job Search Support: Resume and cover letter workshops, mock interviews, and job search strategy sessions with our career coaches
- Career Pathway Guidance: Help understanding your options and navigating next steps
- Financial Literacy Education: Learn how to navigate employment benefits, retirement savings, salary negotiations, and more
- Alumni & Peer Community: Ongoing support and networking after graduation
- Access to Continued Learning: Access to free upskilling courses through Per Scholas—for life
Together, we help learners build not just job skills—but careers.
Why Our Partnership with Per Scholas Works
Standalone. Better Together.
ActivateWork and Per Scholas bring out the best in each other—and in every learner we serve.
Our shared vision is rooted in access, quality, and outcomes. We believe that talent is equally distributed, but opportunity is not. That’s why we work together to remove barriers, raise expectations, and help people launch meaningful tech careers with confidence.
What Our Employer Partners Are Saying
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