Responding to Market Trends: Java Program Paused
August 22, 2024 Update:
At Merit America, our mission is to propel learners directly from coursework to the workforce through innovative training and job support. As we look ahead to 2025, we’ve observed a decline in entry-level market demand for Java, evidenced by a decrease in job openings and feedback from industry recruiters.
In response, we’ve made the strategic decision to pause our Java Development program until at least the second half of 2025.
This decision underscores our commitment to providing Career Tracks that align with strong job prospects, ensuring we stay true to our mission of delivering valuable, market-relevant training and job support. As we celebrate the success of our Java program—with countless alumni success stories and over $8.7 million in total wage gains—we remain focused on pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We invite you to explore our current Career Tracks and stay tuned for new programs coming in 2025!
December 13th, 2023 Update:
At Merit America, our mission is to support learners in their transition from low-wage jobs to family-sustaining careers they’re passionate about. We believe that cost should never be an obstacle to achieving your career dreams, and we are committed to removing barriers to create opportunities that are accessible to everyone.
After careful consideration, we made the decision to discontinue our Success Sharing Agreement as a way for learners to cover the cost of our Java Development program. We remain committed, however, to providing learners with the best possible options for covering the cost of our program. We believe in offering financing solutions that are not only accessible but also learner-friendly, and we are actively exploring alternative options that will meet our learners’ needs and aspirations.
During this transition, we will have limited spots available in our Java Development career track for the foreseeable future. We have a limited number of 2024 Java Development spots available for qualified Amazon Career Choice participants. If you are a current Amazon employee, or become employed by Amazon and are eligible for Career Choice, we welcome you to apply for one of our 2024 programs. Click here to learn more.
To those who have been patiently waiting for their chance to join our Java Development program, we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We are grateful for your understanding and support.
Our promise to you is transparency and regular updates. We will provide another update mid-year as we continue our search for the ideal financing solution. Your journey and success are of utmost importance to us, and we are working diligently to find a solution that empowers you to achieve your career goals with Merit America.
Stay tuned for more updates, and thank you for being a valued part of the Merit America community. Your success is our success, and we’re committed to helping you thrive in your new career.