Which Career Track Is Right For You?
Discover your ideal career path with our quick quiz! Get matched with the perfect Merit America Career Track and take the first step toward a higher-paying, fulfilling career today.
Which Career Track
is right for you?
Explore a career that actually fits you. Answer six questions about your strengths and interests, and you’ll see the Merit America Career Track that matches, with what it pays and the hours it takes.
What would make the biggest difference in your life right now?
There is no wrong answer. Pick whichever sounds most like you.
Learn in-demand skills without quitting your day job
Our programs are built for working adults — part-time, flexible, and focused on real-world results. You’ll earn industry-recognized credentials from providers like Google while learning the skills employers need most. Choose a career that matches your strengths, skills, and interests.
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IT Support
Monitor and manage hardware, software, and networks within an organization.
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Data Analytics
Analyze raw data for insights and apply those patterns towards decision making.
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UX Design
Create user experiences with products that are useful, enjoyable, and accessible.
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Cybersecurity
Monitor and protect networks, devices, people, and data.
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Project Management
Lead projects to ensure successful outcomes through strategic thinking.
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Human Resources+
Create workplaces where people and businesses thrive.
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Supply Chain
Learn logistics, inventory, and operations management skills.
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Semiconductor
Work with tools to build microchips for electronics, cars, and smart devices.
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Operations+
Optimize business processes and eliminate bottlenecks using AI-driven strategies.
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Everything you need to go from learner to earner
We designed every part of this program to address the real barriers to career change — not the ideal ones.
A certificate employers actually look for
Every Merit America program includes an industry-recognized credential — most often a Google Career Certificate — that hiring managers at leading companies actively seek out. This isn't a participation trophy. It's proof you can do the work.
- Credentials vetted by real hiring data from millions of job postings
- Paired with a portfolio and job-ready materials — not just coursework
- Available across IT Support, Data Analytics, UX Design, Cybersecurity, and more
A coach who knows your name and your goals
Online courses have a completion problem — most people start, few finish. That's why we pair every learner with a dedicated career coach from day one. Not a chatbot. A person invested in your specific outcome.
- Personalized growth plan built around your life and schedule
- Resume, LinkedIn, cover letter, and interview coaching included
- Live workshops weekly — you choose the topics that matter most
Doors that don't open from a job board
We don't just help you apply to jobs — we help you expand your network with employers who are actively looking for talent like you. Alumni learn where to look, how to position themselves, and how to get hired through real access to events, tools, and recruiters.
- LinkedIn profile optimization to attract recruiter outreach
- Referrals, warm introductions, and career fair access through Career Services
- Tailored job search support throughout your journey
You're an alumnus for life
When you finish Merit America, you don't lose access to everything you've built. Our alumni community stays open to you indefinitely — because career growth doesn't stop at your first job offer.
- Free Coursera access for life — keep building skills in any direction
- Continuing education credits with Northeastern, SNHU, WGU, and Golden Gate University
- Virtual events, networking, and Alumni Career Coach access after program completion
Join 20,000+ alumni who've transformed their lives
Learn how our alumni built new skills and launched careers they love — starting from where you are today.
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Brandon
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- $21K average wage increase for alumni
- 75% success rate in positive wage gain for alumni
- $1.4B in lifetime alumni wage gains
Your next career is one decision away.
Not sure which track yet? Six questions, about two minutes, and you will see the one that fits — with the real pay and the real hours.
The application takes about 10 minutes, and there's no cost to apply. We'll pair you with a coach and connect you to our community to get you started.