About us
Welcome to the Per Scholas Detroit Tech & Career Meetup—an inclusive community for aspiring technologists, career changers, and IT professionals looking to learn, connect, and grow together.
Hosted out of the Detroit office of Per Scholas, this meetup brings together current learners, alumni, local employers, and industry professionals from across the region. Our goal is to create a supportive space where individuals can build skills, share knowledge, and access real opportunities in the tech field.
Whether you're exploring a new career in IT, currently in training, or already working in the industry, our events are designed to meet you where you are. Join us for hands-on workshops, guest speakers, career panels, networking sessions, and community-driven discussions focused on real-world growth.
At the heart of our meetup is a commitment to equity, access, and opportunity—helping Detroiters break into and advance within the tech industry.
Join us to:
Connect with a diverse and supportive tech community
Learn about career pathways, certifications, and in-demand skills
Hear directly from employers and industry experts
Grow your confidence and professional network
Come build your future in tech—right here with the Per Scholas Detroit community.
Upcoming events
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DEV-OPs Presents: Pivot with Purpose
Chase Bank, 1620 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI, USPLEASE USE THE LINK TO REGISTER
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pivot-with-purpose-a-women-in-tech-career-experience-tickets-1995678519173?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobilePowered by Chase, Pivot with Purpose is an intimate women-in-tech experience designed for women ready to transition into tech.
Your next career move does not have to begin with having everything figured out. It can begin with one intentional step.
Pivot with Purpose is an intimate women-in-tech career experience created for women who are exploring a transition into technology, considering a new professional direction, or looking for greater clarity about where their existing skills may fit within the industry.
Technology offers more career paths than software development alone. From cybersecurity and project management to talent, risk, data, operations, and other business-facing roles, there are multiple ways to build a meaningful career in the technology ecosystem.
Throughout the evening, attendees will hear honest perspectives from women working across the industry, learn from subject-matter experts, and participate in guided conversations focused on practical career questions.
This event is not about promising an overnight career transformation. It is about helping attendees better understand their options, identify transferable skills, ask informed questions, and leave with a clearer sense of direction.### During the evening, attendees will:
◆ Hear real stories from women who have built and navigated careers in technology
◆ Explore different technical and nontechnical career pathways
◆ Learn how existing skills may transfer into the technology industry
◆ Participate in small-group conversations with subject-matter experts
◆ Connect with other women who are also navigating professional change
◆ Leave with practical insights to support their next step
Whether you are actively applying for technology roles, considering a future pivot, or simply trying to understand what opportunities are available, Pivot with Purpose offers a welcoming space to learn, connect, and move forward with greater intention.## Who should attend?
Pivot with Purpose is designed for:
• Women interested in transitioning into the technology industry
• Early-career professionals seeking direction or exposure to new pathways
• Career changers who want to better understand their transferable skills
• Women exploring cybersecurity, data, project management, technology risk, talent, operations, and related fields
• Professionals who want honest guidance before investing in a certification, degree, boot camp, or career change
• Women looking to build meaningful connections within Detroit’s technology community
No technical background is required.## What you’ll learn
By attending Pivot with Purpose, you will:
• Gain a broader understanding of career opportunities within technology
• Learn how professionals have navigated career pivots, uncertainty, and skill gaps
• Identify skills from your current experience that may transfer into a technology role
• Hear practical guidance about career preparation, professional development, and positioning yourself for opportunities
• Learn what questions to ask before pursuing certifications, additional education, or training
• Build connections with professionals and other women exploring similar goals## What to expect
The evening will include:
• Structured networking
• A moderated fireside conversation
• Small-group discussions with subject-matter experts
• Audience questions and practical career guidance
• Light refreshments
This is a professional but approachable environment. Guests are encouraged to come ready to participate, ask questions, and connect with others.1 attendee
Past events
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