Outplacement Support

Offer a dignified support program built on a proven model of career transformation—empowering employees impacted by a reduction in force to move forward with confidence.

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When transitions happen, make them count.

Layoffs are hard — for the people affected and for the teams making them. Traditional outplacement services often miss the mark for frontline and entry-level workers, leaving impacted employees with generic resume templates and little real direction.

Merit America bridges that gap. We provide accessible technical training, one-on-one career coaching, and peer support — designed for working adults with family obligations, time constraints, and real lives. We help your transitioning workforce land not just any job, but a better one.

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“You can’t always control the business decision. You can control how you show up for the people affected by it.”

— Why we built outplacement support differently

Results

A model that actually moves people forward

Outplacement should do more than help someone update their LinkedIn. Here’s what our model delivers when employers partner with us.

20,000+

Working adults supported

Since 2018

$1.4B

In wage gains delivered

75%

Alumni success rate

3+ months post-completion

$21K

Avg. annual wage increase

Our alumni land at the world’s top companies

What We Offer

Two paths forward, tailored to each person

Some people need a fresh start in a new field. Others need help finding their footing in the same one. We support both — without forcing one path on everyone.

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Reskilling Programs

For impacted employees who want to change fields entirely. They earn industry-recognized certificates in high-demand tracks like IT Support, Data Analytics, and UX Design — preparing them for new careers, not just new applications.

Industry credentials from Google, Coursera, and other recognized partners
Career tracks aligned to in-demand fields
Projects and portfolio work that translate to real interviews

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Career Transition Support

For impacted employees ready to find their next role using existing skills. Experienced coaches combine hands-on guidance with industry-leading career development tools — built around their schedule, not against it.

One-on-one coaching with experienced career professionals
Resume, interview, and job-search strategy support
Peer community for accountability and connection

Why Merit America

Outplacement built for real working adults

Traditional outplacement was built for executives and white-collar workers. We built ours for everyone else.

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Nationwide & scalable

All programming is virtual. Our coaching teams are located across the U.S., supporting impacted employees in all 50 states — no geographic limits.

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Human-centered

Tools and content matter, but real support comes from a real coach. Every participant gets one-on-one access, on their schedule.

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Results-driven

75% alumni success rate three months out. $21,000 average wage increase. Outcomes that hold up to scrutiny.

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Affordable & flexible

No placement fees. No long-term contracts. A virtual model that scales for companies large and small without locking you in.

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Built for frontline workers

Most outplacement is built for executives. Ours is built for the warehouse, retail, customer service, and entry-level workers who are too often overlooked.

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Made simple for HR teams

From onboarding to reporting, we handle the heavy lift — so you can focus on supporting your team through the transition.

How partnering with us works

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Quick onboarding call

A 30-minute conversation about your situation, headcount, and timeline. We tailor the program to fit.
2

We support your team

Impacted employees get coaches, training access, and a peer community — virtually, on their schedule.
3

You see real outcomes

Regular reporting on engagement, completion, and placements — so you can show your leadership the impact.

Hear from our partners

Trusted by leaders who chose to do it differently

Merit America’s ability to offer upskilling and mentorship helps create pathways to economic mobility for hundreds of thousands of Americans.

Tammy Thieman

Program Lead · Amazon Global Career Choice

It has been an enormous pleasure partnering with an organization that shares the same values, and desire to invest in the growth of others.

Angela Butler

Development Manager · Intact

Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

Everything HR teams and people leaders need to know.

Three different needs, three different approaches:

Career Support: Building confidence in core job-search areas — resume, interview, networking — to land a new role using an existing skillset.
Reskilling: Acquiring new skills to enter a different field, especially when a previous role is being eliminated or becoming obsolete.
Upskilling: Enhancing current skills to perform better or take on advanced responsibilities in the same field.

Merit America is available nationwide. We can support your impacted employees regardless of their current address or desired work location, in all 50 U.S. states. All programming is virtual, and our coaches are based across the country.

Most partnerships move from initial conversation to active support within two weeks. We know transitions often happen on tight timelines — we’ve structured our process to keep up. Reach out using the form below and a team member will follow up within one business day.

Pricing depends on the size of the cohort and the level of support. Unlike traditional outplacement, we don’t charge placement fees and don’t lock you into long-term contracts. Reach out and we’ll share specific pricing tailored to your situation.

Visit our press page for the latest partnerships and announcements, or read our 2025 Impact Report for our most recent outcomes data.

Use the form below to reach out directly. We’ll respond within one business day.

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Let’s make this transition easier on everyone.

Tell us about your situation. A team member will follow up within one business day with a tailored plan.

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