Jobs, Training & Career · Surprise rank #202
Get a Tech Certification in 12 Weeks for Free—with an Employer Pipeline at the End
Per Scholas offers intensive, no-cost IT and cybersecurity bootcamps with industry certifications and direct employer connections, boasting measurable long-term wage gains.
Who
Adults who meet local program, baseline-skills and work-authorization requirements.
Where: NYC and online/hybrid programs serving eligible regional residents; track availability varies.
What to do
Start here: Choose a currently enrolling New York course, attend an information session and complete the admissions assessment.
Eligibility: Admissions assessment, attendance commitment and track-specific prerequisites.
What you get
Per Scholas provides no-cost intensive technology training, career coaching and employer connections in fields such as IT support, cybersecurity and software.
Benefit: Training, industry certification preparation, equipment/support where offered and job-search coaching.
Possible value: Several thousand dollars in avoided tuition plus potential wage growth; outcomes vary by cohort and track.
Good to know
Important: Selective, intensive and not a guaranteed job; schedules can conflict with work or caregiving.
Availability: Cohort-based; current openings change throughout the year.
Why people miss it: The programs resemble private bootcamps but do not charge tuition.
Sources reviewed: Aug 2, 2026