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Arizona

It’s Just Me: Shandea Hardin’s Story

She admits now that Persevere saw something in her that she didn’t, or could not. She fell in love with coding almost right away and discovered that the problems and solutions-based-thinking came naturally. It also helped her learn to speak again. In her own words: “I was just beginning to talk again because I had been a trauma-induced mute for two years. Coding helped me level up as a human being, helped me develop crucial communication skills.

Alec Niedenthal March 18, 2024

Success Stories

“I Crawled Up from the Mud”: Jason Doty’s Story

“I was in a dark, angry place. It was an animalistic time. You sleep with your shoes on there. You step over bodies in the morning. But when I found Persevere – when Josh found me – it was like rocket fuel. I was ready to take off and do something great, if I was lucky enough to get out.” Jason found the classroom experience not only immensely engaging in itself, but to be an escape from “the madness around [him].”

Alec Niedenthal January 31, 2024

Arizona

Faces of Persevere: Meet Alisa Smith

At Persevere, our greatest asset is our staff. Our team cares deeply about their work, our participants and is a wealth of knowledge. Plus they are pretty amazing humans as well. Meet the faces of Persevere.

Callie Unruh December 20, 2023

Volunteer Spotlight

Volunteer Spotlight: Emmanuel Agba

As you embark on your careers in software development, remember that the learning journey may not always be smooth, but consistency and adhering to a well-defined roadmap will undoubtedly lead you to success. Stay dedicated, keep learning, and embrace the challenges as opportunities for growth. With persistence, you’ll reach your goals.

Callie Unruh December 5, 2023

Volunteer Spotlight

Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Robert Mickens

Volunteer Advice: Be flexible on your education and remain open to learning

Callie Unruh November 28, 2023

Meet the Team

Faces of Persevere: Intern RanDee Martinez

Callie Unruh October 18, 2023

Faces of Persevere, Case Manager Cheryl Smiles

Meet the Team

Faces of Persevere: Meet Cheryl Smiles

Our greatest asset is our staff. Our team cares deeply about their work, our participants and is a wealth of knowledge. Plus they are pretty amazing humans as well. Meet the faces of Persevere.

Callie Unruh October 11, 2023

Volunteer Spotlight

Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Kate Rogers

I genuinely believe that we rise by lifting others. I think one of the best things you can do is look for a community or opportunities where you can help support others. When I was in my bootcamp I started a study group and that helped improve my skills and the people I worked with helped push me to be better. We are still connected, cheer each other on, and share job opportunities with each other.

Kate Rogers October 10, 2023

Arizona

Faces of Persevere: Meet Shayla Scott

Our greatest asset is our staff. Our team cares deeply about their work, our participants and is a wealth of knowledge. Plus they are pretty amazing humans as well. Meet the faces of Persevere.

Shayla Scott October 4, 2023

Volunteer Spotlight

Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Christi Authement

Be gentle with yourselves. It takes love, patience, time and lots of support to make internal, lasting change. One day, step, moment at a time. The PRESENT moment is where life is lived.

Christi Authement October 2, 2023

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