Get support from our best-in-class coaches
We know that transitioning from technical training to a new career can be an exciting—and challenging—step in your career journey. At Merit America, you don’t have to navigate it alone.
What coaching looks like in real life
Merit America provides a proven ecosystem of support. While technical advisors help you master the coursework, our career coaches are the engine for your professional development—delivering the job support needed to turn your training into a tangible career.
Massage Therapy → UX Design
Parenting While Pivoting
Airport Lead → HR Coordinator
The Power of Authenticity
Retail Manager → Admin Specialist
Rewriting Your Career
Retail Management → User Testing
Building a Career Outside the Box
Operations Manager → Insurance Agent
Overcoming Barriers in a New Country
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Stand out in the job market
From day one, your coaching experience is built around you. We translate your real-world experience into skills employers value—and support you as a whole person, so you can stay grounded, confident, and moving forward through career change.
1:1 career coaching
Technical advisors
Topic-based workshops
Health & wellness resources
Portfolio creation
LinkedIn optimization
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Career Coach
How did the interview go? I’ve been thinking about you.
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Alumni
I got the role! 🎉 Still can’t believe it.
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Peer
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Tangible Tools & Industry Edge
Confidence comes from preparation. Your coach helps you practice and show up ready when opportunities appear.
Includes:
- Resume optimization
- Interview preparation
- Salary guidance
- Employer connections
Experience
“Strong action verb! Let’s quantify this achievement to really show your impact.”
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Coaching that meets you where you are
From both sides of the coaching relationship — alumni who lived it and coaches who guide it.
“Merit provides the resources and support I wouldn’t have alone. It’s truly a safety net for career growth.”
Brittney
Financial Analyst · Merit America Alum
“I love that at Merit we’ve found tried and true tactics to take a learner from minimum wage to a middle-class income.”
Victoria
Career Coach
“Merit America gave me confidence and helped me see my value, especially with interview skills and resume support.”
John
Application Security Admin · Merit America Alum
“You are not alone, you have more support than you know. Reach out to others and do a little bit every day.”
Mona
Career Coach
“Going through the technical courses and allowing me access to the Google courses helped a lot, especially with support.”
Chris
Security Operations Analyst · Merit America Alum
Don’t just land a job, build a career
Everything you need to know about coaching, support, and what comes after the program.
Yes. Merit America coaches bring decades of combined experience from higher education institutions and leading workforce development organizations, including Kansas State University, Michigan State University, 2U, Year Up and CareerFoundry.
More importantly, they understand the realities of balancing work, caregiving and finances while navigating a career transition. They are trained to provide the exact guidance, accountability and perspective you need at every stage of your journey. While they focus on your professional development, they partner closely with Technical Advisors to ensure your technical growth is fully supported.
More importantly, they understand the realities of balancing work, caregiving and finances while navigating a career transition. They are trained to provide the exact guidance, accountability and perspective you need at every stage of your journey. While they focus on your professional development, they partner closely with Technical Advisors to ensure your technical growth is fully supported.
Yes! All coaching services are included at no extra cost. When you start your program, you’ll have full access to all of our coaching and support services.
At Merit America, you are paired with an expert Career Coach who supports you from your first week through your active job search. Your coach is a dedicated partner who helps you build the clarity, skills and confidence to move forward on your own terms.
They provide consistent, personalized guidance to help you:
They provide consistent, personalized guidance to help you:
- Develop strategies to overcome imposter syndrome and self-doubt
- Clarify your career direction and next steps
- Build and refine resumes, LinkedIn profiles and application materials
- Prepare for interviews and conversations with employers
- Thoughtfully leverage AI tools to optimize your job search
- Navigate real-world considerations related to age, neurodiversity, gender and finances
Because your journey is unique, you control your schedule. You can book 1:1 coaching sessions at times that work best for you, including evening and weekend options.
Instead of mandatory weekly meetings, you also have the freedom to choose live, topic-based workshops that fit your availability. You decide which sessions to attend based on the exact skills you need most—whether that is writing tailored cover letters, crafting powerful resume bullet points or building your professional network.
Instead of mandatory weekly meetings, you also have the freedom to choose live, topic-based workshops that fit your availability. You decide which sessions to attend based on the exact skills you need most—whether that is writing tailored cover letters, crafting powerful resume bullet points or building your professional network.
Transitioning to a new career takes strategy, which is why we offer Job Search Your Way. After completing your technical training, you decide how you want to tackle the job market.
If you thrive on structure and momentum, you can opt into our Alumni Career Accelerator (ACA). This optional four-week career sprint provides intensive 1:1 coaching and accountability as you transition into your next career step. If you need more time, up to two additional weeks of support are available.
If you prefer to move at your own pace, you can utilize our on-demand Career Services. As a Merit America alum, you retain lifelong access to targeted coaching support for interview preparation, offer negotiation or future career transitions whenever you need it.
If you thrive on structure and momentum, you can opt into our Alumni Career Accelerator (ACA). This optional four-week career sprint provides intensive 1:1 coaching and accountability as you transition into your next career step. If you need more time, up to two additional weeks of support are available.
If you prefer to move at your own pace, you can utilize our on-demand Career Services. As a Merit America alum, you retain lifelong access to targeted coaching support for interview preparation, offer negotiation or future career transitions whenever you need it.
While we cannot guarantee job placement or specific salary outcomes, we are committed to equipping you with a comprehensive training curriculum, professional career development resources, and dedicated job placement support. Once you begin your program, you’ll have 5 weeks to cancel with no penalty. Plus, our Merit America Guarantee ensures that if you don’t earn at least $40,000 within two years of completing the Immersion phase, you won’t be required to pay—making the program risk-free.
Investing in your future is a big decision, and you deserve to feel completely confident in the support you will receive. For detailed answers about our coaching models, job search support and curriculum, visit our Help Center or reach out to our admissions team directly at admissions@meritamerica.org.