Program Reviews, Testimonials & Stories From Our Learners
Hundreds of learners like Yves have gained in-demand skills and built new careers, through technical training with our partners and professional development with dedicated coaches and peers.
Meet Maritza
Maritza, a single mom of two toddlers, was seeking a fresh start and a flexible career path that could offer growth beyond retail. With college out of reach financially and fast-paced boot camps not feasible, she found Merit America through a TikTok post and took a leap, despite her limited tech skills. Enrolling in the Google IT Support program, she gained hands-on skills and confidence, with career coaches and peers by her side every step of the way. Just nine weeks into the program, Maritza secured a Help Desk Specialist role at CorVel Corporation, achieving a $45,000 wage increase and a new work-life balance that allows her to spend more time with her family. “They took a chance on me,” she said, proud to have transformed her life through Merit America’s supportive path to a tech career.
Career Coaching Takes You to the Next Level
I love that at Merit we’ve found tried and true tactics to take a learner from minimum wage to a middle-class income.
Merit provides the resources and support I wouldn’t have alone. It’s truly a safety net for career growth.
Merit America gave me confidence and helped me see my value, especially with interview skills and resume support.
You are not alone, you have more support than you know. Reach out to others and do a little bit every day.
Going through the technical courses and allowing me access to the Google courses helped a lot, especially with support.
It’s a great program that pushes you to learn everyday. The program is set up to help you succeed.
Vi
Technology Software Engineer
I had no tangible qualifications to put on a resume and couldn’t afford training and exams for the IT certifications that I knew of. Merit America provided everything that I was looking for.
Yves
IT Helpdesk Technician
Programs like Merit America allow you to open a door that otherwise you would not be able to.
Sandra
IT Consultant
Attending Merit, has not only equipped me with more tools in the tech field, but it has also brought me a network of support.
Michelle
Web Developer
I had difficulties translating my existing IT experience into new job offers. Merit America was the perfect extra support I needed to begin my career.
Alix
Tech Solutions Coordinator
Merit America is invested in helping people succeed not only in their work life, but in life in general.
Toya
Tech Consultant
I learned a lot of skills I was never taught. The coach meetings gave me the accountability I needed to succeed.
Willie
Tech Support Technician
Merit America has greatly improved my coding abilities, and my job prospects. My professional skills are much better, including searching for jobs!
Bruce
Engineering Apprentice
Merit America has changed so much for me that I couldn’t be more grateful. I’ve felt like I would never get out of the dead end that I was in.
Rey
Marketing Specialist
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Meet Brandon
Brandon, a delivery driver with a passion for technology, knew he needed a career shift but faced significant barriers. “I came from a point in my life where I was going through a dark tunnel … not knowing if I was going to make it, if I was going to be able to pay my rent,” he recalls. Living paycheck to paycheck, he stumbled upon an email from Merit America and felt compelled to apply. Despite initial doubts, he embraced the Google IT Support program, where flexible learning and career coaching became his guiding lights. Earning his Google IT Support Certificate and leveraging his customer-facing skills, Brandon quickly advanced, securing a remote role as a Service Desk Supervisor at Aerojet Rocketdyne with a salary increase of over $24,000. Today, he’s thrilled by his new career path, providing vital tech support while achieving financial stability and work-life balance.
Everything I learned in the Merit program, I do at my job.
Rhonda
Help Desk Specialist
Merit America gave me the tools and resources to further my learning in IT.
Alikah
T2 Flex Force
I’ve always wanted to learn Java and had looked at options available at community colleges. It was going to cost me more and take longer than Merit.
Elizabeth
Software Engineer
At Merit America, I knew I had people — the Merit team as well as my squad — in my corner pushing me and helping me, no matter how tough it got.
Ebauni
IT Support / Business Analyst
Programs like Merit America give people with great minds a chance to pursue their dreams. To any Merit learner, know that you’re in the right place.
Corey
Cloud Operations Support Specialist
My new career in IT has provided me with opportunities for success that I didn’t have before, and I owe my move into this career to Merit America.
Joshua
Jr. IT Support Analyst