REAL HOPE.
VALUABLE SKILLS.
MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITY.
Why Persevere?
It is our mission to empower people to change their lives, their families, and their communities through technology, education, life skills development, employment, and wraparound services.
With nearly 400 individuals enrolled in Tennessee alone, a recidivism rate of approximately 1%, and a job placement rate exceeding 72% among those released and eligible for employment, Persevere demonstrated a clear return on investment — both financially and in public safety outcomes.
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2,845
Participants Served
Across 8 states~1.7%
Recidivism Rate
Breaking the cycle1,758
Program Completers
63% completion rate1,471
Verified Job Placements
Real employment83.7%
Placement Rate
Among graduates$18/hr
Entry-Level Wage
Immediate earnings$200k+
Highest Wage
Entrepreneur, outside tech$132.5k
Highest Tech Wage
Specialized positions72.5%
One-Year Retention
Sustainable employment227
Youth Participants
Ages 8-172,845
Participants Served
Across 8 states~1.7%
Recidivism Rate
Breaking the cycle1,758
Program Completers
63% completion rate1,471
Verified Job Placements
Real employment83.7%
Placement Rate
Among graduates$18/hr
Entry-Level Wage
Immediate earnings$200k+
Highest Wage
Entrepreneur, outside tech$132.5k
Highest Tech Wage
Specialized positions72.5%
One-Year Retention
Sustainable employment227
Youth Participants
Ages 8-17
Nebraska Department of Correctional Services
Persevere was recognized by the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services for excellence in workforce development and technology training for justice-involved individuals.
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Reaching lives and building futures across the country
8
States12
Facilities400+
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Your Role in the Mission
Persevere works because people show up. There's a place for you — whether that's in the classroom, the boardroom, or the community.
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You have the drive and the potential. We're here to help you cultivate it. Begin your path through technology today.
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Our graduates are ready to work. Join us in giving them a real path forward — and build a stronger workforce in the process.
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We strive to reach as many students as possible. Your partnership is instrumental in making that a reality.
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Real change takes real people. Your time and effort directly impacts students working to build a better future.
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Every dollar fuels real hope, valuable skills, and meaningful opportunity for individuals rebuilding their lives through technology and education.