Partner With Us
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.
Our Future & Yours
Merit America is a leading nationwide provider of entry-level talent, partnering with companies who want to source and develop what makes them successful – people.
We offer tailored, scalable solutions to fit unique organizational needs for better hiring, training, and retention. By providing holistic, fast, and flexible training to working adults stuck in low-wage jobs, we’re creating pathways to the middle class while opening doors for employers to reach a new tech talent sector.
Our alums work for the world’s top tech companies
How We Partner
Upskill & Reskill
Empower existing talent with training for better retention and productivity.
Hire Our Alums
De-risk tech hiring by sourcing diverse remote or local talent that stays.
Support Our Cause
Create impact; join us in building pathways based on merit, not money.
Volunteer With Us
Support learners and share expertise by joining us as a valued community member.
Refer Learners
Open gateways to training & incentivize career growth
Our Differentiators
Scale
Our model not only fuels growth but also delivers transformative, equitable results with clear impact. While relevant training programs reach fewer than 100k people combined annually, we’re designed for massive scale. In our first five years, we’ve served over 9,200 learners.
Impact
We provide pathways to upward mobility for adults and their families. Our alumni gain an average of $24,000 in annual wage gains, three or more months after completing our program. This is almost double our average pre-program salary of $26,000 a year.
Sustainability
We believe that non-profit is a tax status, not a business plan. Our sustainability comes from a combination of low costs due to scale and earned revenue tied directly to our mission.
Hear What Our Partners Say
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 | Emerging Talent Recruiter, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Merit America is an exceptional organization and partner committed to expanding opportunities and preparing their learners.
Angela Butler | Development Manager, Intact
Merit America’s ability to offer upskilling and mentorship helps create pathways to economic mobility for hundreds of thousands of Americans.
Tammy Thieman | Program Lead, Global Career Choice
Through our partnership with Merit America, we are investing in the career growth of our employees and overall community by providing a new pathway.
Natalie Schwimer | Chief People Officer, Early Warning
Merit America has demonstrated a deep commitment to expanding opportunity for low-wage working adults — a goal we share.
Carolynn Lee | Senior Program Officer, Ascendium
It has been such an honor to be a part of the program with Merit America. In all of the 57 hires I’ve made this year, these 10 have been THE BEST!
Joe Flores | VP, Sourcing Leader at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Through our partnership with Merit America, we are breaking down barriers and providing life-changing opportunities for the workforce.
Ann Canela | Director of Corporate, Niagara Bottling
Our partnership with Merit has helped us continue to push the needle in our mission of serving underrepresented communities in technology.
Ethan Parker | Digital Recruitment Manager, Career Circle
With talent shortage projections reaching 21 million by 2030, collaboration is key to democratizing access to higher-wage jobs.
Michelle Sims | CEO, YUPRO Placement
This partnership is about redoubling our efforts to accelerate opportunities for Black workers around the country.
Maurice Jones | CEO, OneTen
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 | Emerging Talent Recruiter, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Merit America is an exceptional organization and partner committed to expanding opportunities and preparing their learners.
Angela Butler | Development Manager, Intact
Merit America’s ability to offer upskilling and mentorship helps create pathways to economic mobility for hundreds of thousands of Americans.
Tammy Thieman | Program Lead, Global Career Choice
Through our partnership with Merit America, we are investing in the career growth of our employees and overall community by providing a new pathway.
Natalie Schwimer | Chief People Officer, Early Warning
Merit America has demonstrated a deep commitment to expanding opportunity for low-wage working adults — a goal we share.
Carolynn Lee | Senior Program Officer, Ascendium
It has been such an honor to be a part of the program with Merit America. In all of the 57 hires I’ve made this year, these 10 have been THE BEST!
Joe Flores | VP, Sourcing Leader at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Through our partnership with Merit America, we are breaking down barriers and providing life-changing opportunities for the workforce.
Ann Canela | Director of Corporate, Niagara Bottling
Our partnership with Merit has helped us continue to push the needle in our mission of serving underrepresented communities in technology.
Ethan Parker | Digital Recruitment Manager, Career Circle
With talent shortage projections reaching 21 million by 2030, collaboration is key to democratizing access to higher-wage jobs.
Michelle Sims | CEO, YUPRO Placement
This partnership is about redoubling our efforts to accelerate opportunities for Black workers around the country.
Maurice Jones | CEO, OneTen
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 | Emerging Talent Recruiter, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Merit America is an exceptional organization and partner committed to expanding opportunities and preparing their learners.
Angela Butler | Development Manager, Intact
Merit America’s ability to offer upskilling and mentorship helps create pathways to economic mobility for hundreds of thousands of Americans.
Tammy Thieman | Program Lead, Global Career Choice
Through our partnership with Merit America, we are investing in the career growth of our employees and overall community by providing a new pathway.
Natalie Schwimer | Chief People Officer, Early Warning
Merit America has demonstrated a deep commitment to expanding opportunity for low-wage working adults — a goal we share.
Carolynn Lee | Senior Program Officer, Ascendium
It has been such an honor to be a part of the program with Merit America. In all of the 57 hires I’ve made this year, these 10 have been THE BEST!
Joe Flores | VP, Sourcing Leader at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Through our partnership with Merit America, we are breaking down barriers and providing life-changing opportunities for the workforce.
Ann Canela | Director of Corporate, Niagara Bottling
Our partnership with Merit has helped us continue to push the needle in our mission of serving underrepresented communities in technology.
Ethan Parker | Digital Recruitment Manager, Career Circle
With talent shortage projections reaching 21 million by 2030, collaboration is key to democratizing access to higher-wage jobs.
Michelle Sims | CEO, YUPRO Placement
This partnership is about redoubling our efforts to accelerate opportunities for Black workers around the country.
Maurice Jones | CEO, OneTen
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 | Emerging Talent Recruiter, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Merit America is an exceptional organization and partner committed to expanding opportunities and preparing their learners.
Angela Butler | Development Manager, Intact
Merit America’s ability to offer upskilling and mentorship helps create pathways to economic mobility for hundreds of thousands of Americans.
Tammy Thieman | Program Lead, Global Career Choice
Through our partnership with Merit America, we are investing in the career growth of our employees and overall community by providing a new pathway.
Natalie Schwimer | Chief People Officer, Early Warning
Merit America has demonstrated a deep commitment to expanding opportunity for low-wage working adults — a goal we share.
Carolynn Lee | Senior Program Officer, Ascendium
It has been such an honor to be a part of the program with Merit America. In all of the 57 hires I’ve made this year, these 10 have been THE BEST!
Joe Flores | VP, Sourcing Leader at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Through our partnership with Merit America, we are breaking down barriers and providing life-changing opportunities for the workforce.
Ann Canela | Director of Corporate, Niagara Bottling
Our partnership with Merit has helped us continue to push the needle in our mission of serving underrepresented communities in technology.
Ethan Parker | Digital Recruitment Manager, Career Circle
With talent shortage projections reaching 21 million by 2030, collaboration is key to democratizing access to higher-wage jobs.
Michelle Sims | CEO, YUPRO Placement
This partnership is about redoubling our efforts to accelerate opportunities for Black workers around the country.
Maurice Jones | CEO, OneTen
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