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Looking to shape the future of tech talent? Discover how to drive business value and social impact with Merit America's scalable training and placement solutions.
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Merit America partners with companies who want to source and develop what makes them successful — people. We offer tailored, scalable solutions for better hiring, training, and retention.
By providing holistic, fast, and flexible training to working adults stuck in low-wage roles, we create pathways to the middle class while opening doors for employers to reach a new talent sector. We believe non-profit is a tax status, not a business plan — our model is designed for sustainability, scale, and measurable outcomes.
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Solutions built for your goals
Whether you’re looking to hire, develop your workforce, support our mission, or refer talent — there’s a way to partner that fits.
Hire Our Alumni
Access a pipeline of qualified, diverse candidates trained in IT Support, Data Analytics, UX Design, Cybersecurity, and more. Over 70% have 6+ years of workforce experience. Partner with us at no cost.
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Upskill & Reskill
Invest in your existing workforce with accessible technical training, 1:1 coaching, and peer support. Improve retention, reduce hiring costs, and build a culture of opportunity from within.
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Support Our Cause
Join us in building pathways based on merit, not money. For every $1 invested, we drive $33 in wage gains. Your support helps more Americans access the careers they deserve.
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Refer Learners
Open gateways to training for the communities you serve. Refer workers in low-wage roles to Merit America and help them access career coaching, credentials, and employer connections.
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Outplacement Support
Help impacted employees retrain and transition into new careers. Our virtual model scales to companies large and small — without placement fees or long-term contracts.
Learn moreHiring talent at scale
When Infosys established itself as a major employer in the Connecticut region, they committed to hiring talent without four-year degrees. Merit America partnered with the state and Infosys to supply qualified talent — creating a model that delivers results for employer, learner, and community alike.
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Nationwide reach, local impact
All programming is virtual, but we build deep partnerships in communities across the country.
Washington, D.C.
Home to Merit America’s headquarters. We collaborate with organizations like UnidosUS to provide training, partnerships, events, and career opportunities for jobseekers.
Austin, TX
Working with Austin Community College and the Texas Institute of Electronics, we launched a semiconductor program to upskill thousands through the Opportunity Coalition.
San Francisco, CA
With support from the Crankstart Foundation, we drive regional impact projecting $200 million in wage gains for local learners through workforce training programs.
Connecticut
When Infosys committed to hiring talent without four-year degrees, we partnered with them and the state — resulting in 133+ alumni hired into tech careers and over $1.8 million in wage gains.
Denver, CO
Partnering with organizations like CrossPurpose, we host monthly sessions offering local jobseekers training, resources, and support to pursue new careers.
Dallas, TX
Collaborating with organizations like the YMCA to provide learners access to training, childcare, study spaces, and job fairs that support career advancement.
Cleveland, OH
Partnering with Metro West Community Development to address career training barriers and provide resources supporting the local community.
Chicago, IL
Working with CCL to offer workforce training and career development for the Chicago Latino community.
Sacramento, CA
Through partnerships with the City of Sacramento and World Relief Sacramento, we provide workforce training support for refugees, immigrants, and jobseekers.
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Whether you’re hiring, investing, referring talent, or exploring outplacement — we’d love to hear from you.
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