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Peyton’s story is a powerful reminder that talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not always accessible.
After earning a cybersecurity degree, Peyton struggled to land an entry-level role due to lack of hands-on experience. Bootcamps with high price tags were not an option, especially as a working mom. Through Per Scholas and our partnership with Cisco Networking Academy, Peyton found no-cost training, hands-on labs, and a supportive community that helped her move forward.

Using tools such as Cisco Packet Tracer and NetAcad resources, Peyton built real-world skills, earned her CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst certification, and secured a role as a Junior Security Engineer. She continues to upskill and stay connected through the alumni community, balancing career growth with her role as a mother.

Stories such as Peyton’s show how access, community, and determination can rewrite the rules.

👉 Read more about Peyton’s journey and our partnership: https://ow.ly/Wa4C50Y50Qv

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📅 Class starts on March 9, 2026
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Free CompTIA Training in Pittsburgh: A+ Certification Per Scholas offers free IT Support programs in Pittsburgh, preparing you for CompTIA A+ and Google IT Support certification. Apply today!

For 30 years, Per Scholas has unlocked potential and opened doors to thriving tech careers, training more than 30,000 learners nationwide. Our alumni are transforming their lives, their families, and their communities.

Your support makes this possible. Together, we can continue creating lasting impact, one learner, one career, one community at a time.

Every gift made by December 31 will be matched, doubling your impact.

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#psnextchapter #careeraccessfund #unlockingpotential #changethefaceoftech | Per Scholas Pittsburgh For 30 years, Per Scholas has unlocked potential and opened doors to thriving tech careers, training more than 30,000 learners nationwide. Our alumni are transforming their lives, their families, and their communities. Your support makes this possible. Together, we can continue creating lasting impa...