Pathway Partners

Connect individuals to transformative training with personalized support and unique incentives to unlock doors to learners' future success. Together, let's build futures based on merit, not money.

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Pathway Partners

Refer learners, amplify impact

Pathway Partners are the catalysts for opportunity, bridging the gap for communities to attain career and economic mobility goals. These strategic partnerships are crafted to meet the needs, resources, and aspirations of organizations aiming to transform workforce development into a competitive advantage.

Through tailored incentives, initiatives, toolkits, and support, we amplify your impact — increased engagement, enhanced inclusion, and positive outcomes for learners; improved value propositions for partners as essential workforce development leaders; and a clear pathway to success for all.

Pathway Partners Overview
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Partnership Spotlight · DoorDash

From Dasher to Tech Analyst

Merit America’s partnership with DoorDash streamlines premier training pathways, boosting enrollment through co-branded outreach and strategic placement in Dasher Central. These efforts paved the way for success stories like Brandon’s — searching for career growth opportunities, he completed the IT Support program, secured a role with Infosys as a Tech Support Associate, and unlocked his next step at Aerojet Rocketdyne as a Technology Analyst.

$2.8MFirst-year wage gains
IT SupportBrandon’s career path
Merit America learner
How We Get There

Amplify your impact

As priorities fluctuate and the economy shifts, Merit America meets organizations where they are to help them achieve their goals and unlock opportunities for workers looking for the skills to succeed in high-demand careers.

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Brand Building

Elevate your brand by partnering with Merit America to showcase your organization as a catalyst for upward economic mobility. Gain visibility through co-branded learner story highlights that can be shared with your community to solidify your presence and increase your impact.

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Build Pathways

Connect your audience to Merit America’s programs as the first step on the pathway to in-demand careers. Through your support, learners take the next step to entry-level careers post-completion, utilizing upskilling opportunities and our extensive employer network for career support.

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Joint Incentives

Each partner collaborates with a dedicated partner manager who thoroughly understands your organization and your goals. Together, we create personalized joint incentives that align positive outcomes to address your key impact goals.

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Cohesive Programs

Together, we build collaborative partnership programs that create a seamless experience for your audience or employees to engage with Merit America and take the pathway to family-sustaining wage gains.

What Our Partners Say

Partners driving real outcomes

“We have seen the impact that Merit America has made on the people that have joined the firm through our Emerging Talent Software Engineers program.”
Tammie Thai
Tammie Thai
Emerging Talent Recruiter · JPMorgan Chase & Co.
“Our partnership with Merit America has helped us continue to push the needle in our mission of serving underrepresented communities in technology.”
Ethan Parker
Ethan Parker
Digital Recruitment Manager · CareerCircle
20,000+
Learners Served Since 2018
$1.4B
Cumulative Wage Gains
75%
Alumni Success Rate
$33
Wage Gains Per $1 Invested
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Become a Pathway Partner

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Connect your community to Merit America’s programs and help create pathways to family-sustaining careers. Fill out the form and a member of our partnerships team will be in touch.

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