Oct08
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At Per Scholas, we believe a thriving workforce starts with access to education. Learn about Per Scholas and how we provide skills training to advance economic mobility for individuals across the United States. More than 30,000 graduates have launched successful careers in tech to date through our no-cost technical training. We empower learners with rigorous training for tech careers, and connect skilled talent to leading businesses.
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A Morning at the Georgia State Capitol
- 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
On behalf of Sherri Sims, Managing Director of Per Scholas Atlanta, our Per Scholas Atlanta Site Director, Giovanni Sturgis, and the entire Per Scholas Atlanta team, we cordially invite you to join us on Wednesday, October 8 for a Morning at the Georgia State Capitol during Digital Inclusion Week 2025.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
9:00AM - Welcome & Open House with Per Scholas Atlanta Team
10:00AM - Per Scholas Atlanta Alumni Panel
11:30AM - Innovation in Tech Workforce Panel
12:30PM - Reception
WELCOME REMARKS:
The Honorable Marvin Lim, House Representative District 98
FEATURED REMARKS:
Oneisha Freeman Rojales, Digital Connectivity Manager, Georgia Technology Authority
Tina Hubbert, Consultant, CGI
Marcus Knighton, Innovation Hub Tech Support Analyst, Accenture
& esteemed Per Scholas Atlanta alumni - Kwasi Akuoko, Alexis Perry, Kameron Reese, and Vanessa Sewel.
Since launching 2016, Per Scholas Atlanta has trained more than 1,700 local learners in high-demand tech skills, including Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, IT Support, and Software Engineering. Our alumni have earned jobs at employers including Accenture, CGI, Comcast, F3 Technologies, Google, and Sage.
To confirm your interest in attending A Morning at the Georgia State Capitol please register by Wednesday, October 01. Please note that all registrations are pending until approved. To learn more about our annual offerings at Per Scholas Atlanta, please contact: Giovanni Sturgis at gsturgis@perscholas.org.
Per Scholas Atlanta is also proud to offer a community resource table that will be available throughout the duration of our programming. Resources are from our cross movement collaborators at Careerrise, Fulton County Community Programs, and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment & Training.