Case Study: Per Scholas scales tech training and boosts learner wages with CompTIA certifications

Per Scholas triples learner wages with CompTIA

Per Scholas, a United States-based nonprofit providing no-cost technology training, faced the challenge of scaling its mission to expand access to quality tech careers in underserved communities. To drive impact and ensure graduates were job-ready, they needed industry-recognized credentials that employers would trust. They partnered with vendor CompTIA and integrated its certifications, including A+, Security+, and CySA+, into their training pathways.

The solution implemented with CompTIA provided clear, credential-backed pathways for IT support and cybersecurity roles. This partnership resulted in certified learners getting hired faster and achieving higher starting salaries, with Per Scholas graduates typically tripling their pre-program earnings. The measurable impact includes an 80% certification pass rate and a model that has successfully scaled to over 20 cities, creating multi-generational economic mobility. CompTIA also provided crucial funding and industry insights that supported the organization's national expansion.

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