Per Scholas St. Louis

Last week, Clayco hosted Per Scholas St. Louis for an AI in Construction Day. 🏗️

Our learners explored AI, construction technology, career pathways, and interview best practices while connecting with industry professionals.

A special shout out to Branyea Jones, Training Development Manager at Clayco and Per Scholas Advisory Board member, for helping make it all possible. 💙

Boba, henna and tech are always a YES! 🧋💻
Such a fun time at our Broaden Your Horizon in Tech event!

Huge thanks to Gateway STEM, the Missouri Scholarship & Loan Foundation, Boco Boba and Love is Mehdni for helping us connect with 100+ students and share our no-cost tech pathways. ✨ 🧡

More flyers out. More yard signs up.
Looking for a sign to change careers or start your journey into tech?
This-is-it ➡️ https://hubs.la/Q04flKTg0
P.S. Shout out to Kathy—best Development Director ever!

Big shout out to Ronzell “Zell” Davis. 👏🏾

More than an instructor, he’s a mentor, a role model, and someone our learners can count on; always showing up with calm, consistency, and care.

Congrats on your feature in the St. Louis Business Journal this month.
We are so proud. 🧡

Great time tabling at the St. Francois County Health & Resource Expo last weekend. Thank you for having us, friends!

If you’re in St. Francois County or surrounding areas and thinking about a new career, or exploring a path into tech, look us up. 👀

Our remote training options make it possible to learn from anywhere.
🔗 https://hubs.la/Q04dXmfr0

Please join us in welcoming Brittany McNeal to the Per Scholas St. Louis team as our new Instructional Assistant! 🎉

A proud Per Scholas alum of our IT Support program, Brittany is returning to support and guide others on their journey into tech. Known for her patient, real-world approach, she makes complex concepts feel approachable—especially for those just getting started.

She’s passionate about creating space for those who may not see themselves in tech while continuing to grow her own expertise. We’re excited to have her on the team and can’t wait to see her impact. Welcome, Brittany! 💙

Our learners are why we do what we do.

Behind every certification earned and every job offer accepted is a story of courage, persistence, and someone choosing a new path forward.

Meet Canicia. 🧡

Per Scholas St. Louis is proud to announce our partnership with SkillUP. 🎉

SkillUP is a free program that helps SNAP participants access skills training, career support, and employer connections. 💻

Ready to launch your career in tech? 🚀
Learn more at https://hubs.la/Q04fJj8x0 and https://hubs.la/Q04fJn6f0.
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📌About SkillUP
SkillUP is Missouri’s employment and training program for SNAP recipients. This program is funded 50% at $$86,381.00 with federal funds received from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, and 0% at $0 with federal funds received from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant. These funds are provided by the Missouri Department of Social Services.

A huge round of applause to the Focus Emerging Leaders Class of 2026. 👏🏾

Over the past few months, they’ve partnered with us to reimagine how we engage employers and approach job attainment. Last week, they presented their insights, recommendations, and even built an employer dashboard we can model.

Thank you to Beth and this incredible consultancy team. We’re grateful for your support of our mission and work toward economic mobility in our region. Learn more at https://hubs.la/Q04d45t80. 🧡

Big shout out to Jasmine, Jesse, Samantha and Rob from the Greater St Louis, Inc. Fellows Experience.

They joined us this week for a virtual PD day and shared the spoken and unspoken rules of getting into tech.

We appreciate their time, transparency and truths and walked away inspired, more prepared and all smiles. Thanks again friends! You da best!!! 😊🧡