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June 13, 2023
Industry Updates,  Our Partners,  Press Releases

Merit America among partners of Outlier.org and Golden Gate University to launch Degrees+ Workforce Transfer Network

Merit America alumni now guaranteed transfer credit toward an associate degree with Golden Gate University. In a move set to revolutionize the education landscape, Merit America is among the organizations to partner with Golden Gate University (GGU) and Outlier.org to launch the Degrees+ Workforce Transfer Network this week.  This groundbreaking network brings together leading organizations…

June 12, 2023
Industry Updates,  Merit America,  Our Partners

Tearing the Paper Ceiling with College Alternatives | Merit America

In today’s rapidly evolving job market, where the demand for skills often outpaces traditional degree-based qualifications, skilled credentials have emerged as a game-changer. Merit America is a partner of Opportunity@Work, whose transformative movement, Tear the Paper Ceiling, is empowering STARs— individuals above the age of 25 who don’t possess a bachelor’s degree and are Skilled…

June 6, 2023
CEO Reflections,  Uncategorized

Pride Month: A Personal Reflection and Celebration

Pride Month holds a special place in my heart— a time when those of us in the LGBTQ+ community can come together to celebrate who we are, reflect on how far we’ve come, and focus on the progress we still need to make. I find myself awash with gratitude every year around this time. How…

May 16, 2023
Learner Resources,  Merit America,  Our Programs

Mind Matters: How Merit America Prioritizes Learners’ Mental Health

At Merit America, we believe that everyone deserves access to quality career development, regardless of their mental health status. That’s why we’re committed to promoting mental health for our learners and providing them with the resources they need to succeed in tech. In addition to our high-quality curriculum, Merit America supports our learners through our…

May 10, 2023
Job Search,  Tech Careers

Tips for Creating a Tech-Focused Resume – Merit America

Looking to transition into a tech career but feeling like your previous roles don’t translate? Unsure how to write a tech resume in the first place? Don’t worry—we can help! Whether you’ve been working for years serving customers in a retail environment or in a warehouse assembling equipment, any experience can be used to tailor…

April 17, 2023
Our Team,  Press Releases

Lal Jones-Bey named Merit America’s inaugural CFO

Merit America, a national workforce development nonprofit, has announced the appointment of Lal Jones-Bey as its inaugural Chief Financial Officer (CFO).  In his new role as CFO, Jones-Bey will oversee all aspects of Merit America’s financial management, working closely with the finance team and board of directors. As a member of the executive team, he…

April 5, 2023
Tech Careers,  UX Design

What is UX Design? Insight from a UX Designer

Are you curious about user experience (UX) design? We reached out to Dylan Greif, an experienced UX design expert, to learn more about the growing field. Here’s what he had to say. There are all kinds of designers. Fashion designers, game designers, graphic designers, balloon 🎈designers—even balloon emoji designers! An important kind of designer in…

April 3, 2023
Career Development,  Job Search

Maximizing Your Job Search with Transferable Skills

Are you on the hunt for a new job? The pandemic has changed how employers assess candidates, and transferable skills have become more important than ever. In fact, 81% of employers believe we should prioritize skills over degrees. Studies show that the next era of work will be about skills rather than pedigree, and at…

September 1, 2022
Our Team

Meet Merit America’s Newest Board Members

We are thrilled to welcome four new members to our Board, whose collective experience and expertise will help guide us on our path to generate $1 billion in wage gains by 2024. These individuals all have personal and professional interest in expanding opportunity and supporting alternative pathways to success. Our new Board members will be…

May 26, 2022
Our Partners,  Press Releases

Merit America and OneTen Announce Partnership to Train and Hire Thousands of Black Workers for Remote Jobs in the Tech Industry

The coalition of employers, talent developers, and community organizations commits to hiring several thousand Merit America graduates into family-sustaining careers by 2024 WASHINGTON, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — OneTen, a coalition of business leaders committed to hiring, promoting, and advancing one million Black individuals who do not have four-year degrees into family-sustaining careers over the next 10…

April 7, 2022
Alumni,  Industry Updates,  Press Releases

UVA Analysis Finds Significant Wage Gains for Graduates of Merit America

Analysis from Dr. Ben Castleman finds $18,700 average annual wage increase for Merit America graduates, three or more months post-graduation. WASHINGTON, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Graduates of the nonprofit education provider Merit America saw an average annual wage increase of $18,700 three or more months post-graduation, according to a new analysis conducted by Dr. Ben Castleman, the Newton and Rita Meyers Associate Professor…

February 17, 2022
Industry Updates,  Our Partners,  Press Releases

Google Launches Fund with Goal to Drive $1B in Aggregate Wage Gains for American Jobseekers

The Google Career Certificates Fund will support Social Finance and its nonprofit training partners, including Merit America Initiative will upskill and place thousands of Americans into well-paying jobs MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.—Today, Google CEO Sundar Pichai and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo together announced the launch of a $100 million Google Career Certificates Fund. Through…

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