TEKsystems and Per Scholas Celebrate 10 Years of Partnership To Advance Technology Workforce

TEKsystems and Per Scholas alliance expands IT talent pool through collaborative training and development programs.

(HANOVER, Md., May 6, 2025) – TEKsystems, a leading provider of business and technology services, celebrates 10 years of partnership with Per Scholas, a nationally recognized leader in tech workforce skills training. Starting in 2015, this decade-long alliance is transforming the technology workforce by providing accessible training and job opportunities to dedicated learners striving to accelerate their careers. Together, the two organizations build sustainable talent pipelines for the tech industry to expand the talent pool and unlock individual potential. 

Offering customized, no-cost trainings in 12 major cities—including Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Columbus, Detroit, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh and Seattle—TEKsystems and Per Scholas develop and teach a curriculum to upskill and reskill aspiring IT professionals. The collaborative framework aims to mend skills gaps in tech and streamline the connection between potentially qualified job candidates and in-demand employment opportunities.

“The longevity and success of this partnership can be attributed to our shared purpose, common values and complementary expertise,” said Faith Rottmann Johnson, vice president of human resources, talent acquisition and corporate social responsibility at TEKsystems and member of the Per Scholas National Board. “We’re proud of all we’ve accomplished together over the last decade and remain jointly committed to expanding access and creating job opportunities in IT.”

In addition to serving as a Per Scholas training partner, TEKsystems has leveraged their expansive customer network to match more than 1,300 Per Scholas graduates with careers in IT, including network support positions and full-stack Java development. Per Scholas alumni guided through the hiring process by TEKsystems have totaled nearly $288 million in career earnings.

“TEKsystems is more than a partner—they’re a catalyst for transformation,” said Caitlyn Brazill, president of Per Scholas. “Together, we’re not just preparing individuals for tech careers; we’re reshaping what talent pipelines look like, making them more dynamic and powerful than ever before.”

Through their widespread investment in training and placing tech enthusiasts, TEKsystems and Per Scholas help candidates land their dream job while offering actionable insights for companies seeking enhanced hiring practices and workforce enablement strategies.

“Amid Per Scholas’ 30th anniversary, we’re honored to recognize TEKsystems as one of our longest-standing and most dedicated partners,” said Plinio Ayala, chief executive officer of Per Scholas. “We look forward to continuing our collaboration and deepening our resolve to cultivate exceptional talent, connect them with leading organizations and unlock potential for generations to come.”

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About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers—including 80% of the Fortune 500—across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

About Per Scholas

As Per Scholas celebrates 30 years of impact, we are charting an ambitious path forward—aiming to train and upskill 25,000 technologists annually by 2030, expanding access to high-growth tech careers and fostering economic mobility nationwide. Since 1995, we’ve offered no-cost tech training to more than 30,000 technologists in the most sought-after tech skills, generating over $2 billion in increased personal earnings. On average, our learners earn 3x their pre-training wage in their first role after Per Scholas. With 20+ campuses and remote programs, we partner with employers—from Fortune 500 companies to startups—to create inclusive talent pipelines in fields like Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Engineering, IT Support, and Software Engineering. More than half of our learners hold a high school diploma as their highest educational credential. We are building a future where successful careers in tech are accessible to everyone across urban, suburban, and rural communities, empowering individuals to unlock their potential and drive transformative economic change nationwide.

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