Hire Our Alumni

Merit America has hundreds of job-ready, diverse candidates. Reduce your time-to-hire and demonstrate your leadership in closing the skills gap.

Hire Our Alumni

A simplified, scalable talent pipeline

Securing a high-quality tech talent pipeline is no longer a choice but a strategic necessity. Merit America provides a unique solution, creating pathways to family-sustaining careers while addressing employers’ challenges.

Partner with us at no cost to hire from our pool of alumni trained in UX Design, Project Management, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, IT Support, and more. Our qualified and vetted candidates are ready to interview, allowing you to spend less time searching for talent and more time meeting them.

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Our alumni work for the world’s top companies
Google
Amazon
JPMorgan Chase
Tesla
Accenture
Infosys
Lyft
Instacart
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Google
Amazon
JPMorgan Chase
Tesla
Accenture
Infosys
Lyft
Instacart
OneTen
CareerCircle
Driving Results Together

Infosys + Connecticut: Hiring without four-year degrees — at scale

When Infosys established itself as a major employer in the Connecticut region, they committed to hiring talent in the area — specifically without a four-year degree. As the demand for skilled professionals increased, Infosys partnered with Merit America and collaborated with the state to create a mutually beneficial alliance, ensuring a steady supply of qualified talent.

133+Alumni hired into tech careers
$1.8M+Wage gains for Connecticut
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What We Offer

Why employers choose Merit America

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Diverse & Qualified Talent

Our alumni earn industry-recognized certificates from third-party providers like Google (through Coursera), ensuring they have the technical skills to be ready on day one. Over 70% have 6+ years of workforce experience, and 91% have worked in roles requiring strong communication — an ideal skillset for entry-level technical positions.

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Scalable Talent Pipeline

Employers harness a nationalized, year-round talent pipeline that complements traditional hiring systems. If you have high-volume hiring needs, we can develop a customized blended learning program aligned to your specific skill requirements — strengthening scalable workforce development strategies.

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Customized Placement

Different companies have different needs. Our placement team provides access to a curated pool of talented candidates and identifies those who are the best fit for your specific requirements and company culture — so you get the right people, not just any people.

What Our Hiring Partners Say

Results that speak for themselves

“It has been such an honor to be a part of the program with Merit America. In all of the 57 hires I’ve made this year, these 10 have been THE BEST! Thanks for the fantastic talent partnership.”
Joe Flores
Joe Flores
VP, Sourcing Leader · JPMorgan Chase & Co.
“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
Angela Butler
Development Manager · Intact
Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

Everything hiring partners need to know about working with Merit America.

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Yes. Merit America works closely with hiring partners to understand specific needs and requirements for each role. We provide a curated pool of talented individuals for you to choose from, and we work with you to ensure that the selected talent is the right fit for your team and culture.
Hiring partners gain access to a diverse pool of skilled talent to boost productivity, meet corporate responsibility goals through equitable hiring practices, enjoy customized placement with scalable pipelines and carefully selected candidates, retain top-tier talent, streamline high-demand recruitment, and connect with alumni through dedicated events and networking opportunities.
Merit America sources talent through our own training programs, industry partnerships, and individual applications. We focus on identifying individuals with the right skills and potential to succeed in skilled careers, regardless of their background. All alumni complete third-party technical coursework from providers like Google (through Coursera) alongside Merit America career coaching services.
Merit America is available nationwide. All programming is virtual, and we are an employer-driven model — so we meet demand where it’s needed. To find out how we can support your long-term hiring strategies, fill out a partnership inquiry.
We streamline candidate evaluation to save you time and effort. Our approach involves presenting a carefully screened candidate pool, particularly for challenging large-scale or niche roles. A dedicated Account Manager works closely with each partner — understanding your ideal candidate traits, matching applicants, curating top candidates, and monitoring their progress from application to hire. This process ensures we present only the most qualified candidates, making your hiring more efficient and effective.
Check out our press page to stay up to date on our latest partnerships and announcements, or read the 2025 Impact Report for our most recent outcomes data.
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