But the very model national nonprofit Per Scholas employs in its four training centers — including its newest in Silver Spring, Md. — unquestionably defends the usefulness of IT certifications.

The organization started in New York City and also has locations in Atlanta, Georgia; Columbus, Ohio; Dallas, Texas; and Silver Spring, Maryland. VIDEO: Watch Mingo and a current Per Scholas ...

Starting in 2022, tech training nonprofit Per Scholas is launching a program in the National Capital Region that’s specifically aimed at helping women enter the tech industy in software development.