Per Scholas Kansas City

10/09/2026

Our mission remains the same. Our ambition is growing. And we’re excited about what’s next.

Today, Per Scholas announced that Caitlyn Brazill will become our CEO and President on January 1, 2027, succeeding CEO Plinio Ayala after 28 years of leadership.

The world of work is changing rapidly, and so is how we prepare people for it—from AI-enabled learning and new pathways to stronger employer connections and innovative ways for learners and alumni to keep advancing.

Caitlyn has helped lead much of this evolution over nearly a decade in senior leadership at Per Scholas.

Please join us in celebrating this next chapter for Per Scholas as we continue to accelerate careers and transform lives in our local community and across the country.

Read the full announcement and a note from our CEO, Plinio Ayala: https://www.perscholas.org/news-and-insights/a-note-from-the-ceo/

10/05/2026

🛠️ Computer acting up? Bring it to us on Monday!

Join us for the Monthly Computer Repair Event with Per Scholas Kansas City at the Digital Services and Support Center on the LAMP Campus, part of Digital Inclusion Week.

📅 Monday, October 5 (and the first Monday of every month)
⏰ 4 to 6 p.m.
📍 LAMP Campus, 1801 Linwood Blvd, Kansas City, MO. Park on Woodland, walk past the community garden, and enter the door facing Linwood.
✅ Free. Drop-ins welcome, no registration required.

Per Scholas can help with:
• Software support, user training and troubleshooting
• Windows and Mac issues
• Spyware removal
• Hardware diagnosis (they can't currently fix hardware damage like broken screens or keyboards)

This year's Digital Inclusion Week theme from National Digital Inclusion Alliance, "Sustain, Empower, Evolve: Building a Brighter Digital Future," reminds us that digital equity takes more than handing out devices. It takes a sustainable ecosystem of support, and free, hands-on help like this is part of it.

Know a neighbor, family member or coworker with a computer that needs attention? Share this post with them! 👉

Questions? Email [email protected].

09/14/2026

As we head into the last few months of 2026, you can secure your spot in our remaining 2026 tech courses!

Per Scholas KC is accepting applications for our final 100% tuition-free training opportunities of the year. Lock in your spot now and finish 2026 ready for a high-growth career in tech.

Remaining 2026 Courses:
Data Center Tech: Apply by 11/2 (Starts 11/16)
Healthcare IT: Apply by 11/23 (Starts 12/7)
Cybersecurity: Apply by 11/23 (Starts 12/7)
Business Intelligence: Apply by 11/23 (Starts 12/7)

Zero tuition | Hands-on experience | Local employer connections

Apply today at perscholas.org/apply or scan the flyer!

07/21/2026

🎓 You’re Invited: Per Scholas KC IT Data Center Technician Graduation! 🎓

Our learners are finishing weeks of rigorous, hands-on training and will soon be stepping into high-demand careers across Kansas City’s fast-growing tech sector. Graduation isn't just a finish line—it's the launchpad for their bright futures in tech!

Come celebrate their dedication and the exciting opportunities ahead:
🎟️ Register to attend here: https://luma.com/72jvpq92

Come celebrate with us! 🎓✨ We’re excited to host the IT Data Center Technician Graduation Ceremony for our incredible Kansas City Learners. This special event…

07/14/2026

🚨 LAST CALL: Training starts Monday, July 20th!

Looking to build a career in a high-demand tech field? This is your opportunity to apply for our upcoming Data Center Technician training, proudly sponsored by a leading tech organization.

Kansas City’s tech infrastructure is growing rapidly, and this tuition-free program prepares you with the foundational hands-on skills, certifications, and mentoring needed to start working in technology. Seats are almost full, but you can secure your spot by July 17th!

👉 Apply now before applications close: perscholas.org/apply

06/27/2026

Per Scholas KC is so grateful for La Mega KC having us! We are excited to share our training opportunities.

Go to perscholas.org to apply today!

You can get ahold of Christina at 816-868-4021, or [email protected], with questions!

06/25/2026

A huge thank you to the S&P Global team for taking the time to conduct mock interviews with our current Data Center Technician cohort!

As our learners get closer to completing their 15-week training, this kind of real-world practice and honest feedback is invaluable. We couldn't do this work without dedicated partners like you stepping up to support our learners on their career journeys!

A special shoutout to Tori Grafeman for helping connect our Per Scholas Kansas City campus to this amazing team.

Keep up the great work, Data Center Technician cohort—you are getting closer to the finish line!

06/18/2026

We want to extend a huge thank you to the incredible team at Technology Group Solutions for visiting our current cohort!

Our learners gained so much insight from your visit. Thank you for your continued support of their professional development, and for taking the time to show them exactly what is possible as they prepare for their next steps in the technology industry.

Partnerships like yours continue to strengthen our community and connect talented individuals to thriving careers.

06/12/2026

The tech infrastructure sector in Kansas City is booming—and you don't need a tech background to be a part of it. 🚀

At Per Scholas Kansas City, we connect local talent to careers in tech.

We are filling spots for our employer-sponsored July 20th cohort.

🔗 Ready to advance your career? Visit perscholas.org/apply to start your application today!

06/10/2026

We absolutely love seeing our Per Scholas KC alumni thrive! 🎉

Mitchell came to Per Scholas KC looking for a way to break into the tech industry. After putting in the hard work during training, he’s now officially a Data Center Technician at Google.

"For my community, I have shown others that it’s not impossible to make a shift in their career pathway," he shared.

📖 Check out Mitchell's journey to big tech: https://lnkd.in/gsE3gXP7

Want to launch your own career in tech? Applications are open for our next tuition-free Data Center Technician class starting July 20th.

⏳ Apply by July 6th to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/ePDVYrxm