Per Scholas offers 12-week, intensive courses in Java Development, Data Engineering, and Software Support in New York City and Dallas. Per Scholas training programs are designed to connect local talent with technology employers by preparing motivated adults from overlooked talent pools for rewarding tech careers with no-cost training powered by corporate partners. Each training is customized to teach the specific skills needed by employer partners, and all students learn through applied coursework to simulate the experience of working at a tech company. 

Successful graduates will have workplace exposure, along with career counseling and connections to employers. Students engage in career development workshops led by employer partners that include resume review sessions, mock interviews, and "Meet the Employer" sessions that help familiarize students with a company’s corporate culture.

In order to apply, candidates for Per Scholas must have a high school diploma or GED, be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship (presently or in the future) and be able to travel to the training site. Qualified applicants will also have 1+ years of business and/or technology experience in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems or related topic areas and should be familiar with Java, .NET, C++, C#, SQL and/or Oracle, Microsoft Office software products, and mobile device operating systems.