Perficient to Launch Bright Paths Program on National Scale

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Perficient, a leading global digital consultancy, has announced the expansion of its Bright Paths Program with two new national coding bootcamps aimed at improving STEM education and career opportunities for underrepresented communities. The bootcamps will commence in April and June, accommodating up to 35 students each for 16 weeks of training. Since its inception, over 125 students have graduated from the program, demonstrating its success in launching technology careers. Interested candidates can apply through the program's landing page, reinforcing Perficient's commitment to diversity in the technology sector.

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• Launch of two national coding bootcamps as part of the Bright Paths Program.
• Each bootcamp will accommodate up to 35 students, enhancing access to STEM education.
• Over 125 graduates to date, indicating program success and potential workforce integration.

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ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Perficient, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRFT) (“Perficient”), the leading global digital consultancy transforming the world’s largest enterprises and biggest brands, today announced its Bright Paths Program, which advances STEM education and career opportunities for underrepresented constituencies and communities, will launch two national coding bootcamps.

“We’re excited to announce this latest iteration of the Perficient Bright Paths Program and introduce more learning opportunities to a national audience,” said Tom Hogan, president and COO, Perficient. “We founded the program two years ago to provide highly relevant education to our communities and to bring more diverse insights to the technology industry. These two cohorts will take that mission to a national scale by offering the program to cities across the country, which facilitates even more career growth opportunities.”

The first bootcamp is scheduled to launch in April, with a second bootcamp to follow in June. Each cohort will include up to 35 students who will attend a Perficient-funded, customized coding bootcamp for up to 16 weeks. Perficient’s intention is to extend qualified graduates a job in the software engineering and development field upon graduation, where new colleagues will have opportunities to partner with the largest enterprises and biggest brands.

“We’ve seen so many ambitious individuals launch their technology careers with Bright Paths,” said Andrea Lampert, vice president of people, Perficient. “More than 125 students have graduated from the program, with more than two dozen additional students currently enrolled in our Dallas-based cohort. It’s been so rewarding seeing those students develop an interest into a career. We welcome anyone curious about pursuing a career in technology to consider applying.”

Anyone interested can visit the Bright Paths Program landing page to learn more about the program and apply for the upcoming cohorts. Perficient is committed to making meaningful change to our global communities. For more information about our commitment, subscribe to our blog and follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.

About Perficient

Perficient is the leading global digital consultancy. We imagine, create, engineer, and run digital transformation solutions that help our clients exceed customers’ expectations, outpace competition, and grow their business. With unparalleled strategy, creative, and technology capabilities, we bring big thinking and innovative ideas, along with a practical approach to help the world’s largest enterprises and biggest brands succeed. Traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market, Perficient is a member of the Russell 2000 index and the S&P SmallCap 600 index. For more information, visit www.perficient.com.

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FAQ

What is the purpose of Perficient's Bright Paths Program?

The Bright Paths Program aims to advance STEM education and career opportunities for underrepresented communities.

When will the new coding bootcamps start?

The first coding bootcamp is set to launch in April, followed by a second in June.

How many students can participate in each bootcamp?

Each bootcamp can accommodate up to 35 students.

How long is the Perficient coding bootcamp?

The coding bootcamp lasts for up to 16 weeks.

What opportunities are available for graduates of the Bright Paths Program?

Qualified graduates may receive job offers in the software engineering and development field.