Merit America

🎉It’s official! Thanks to our Merit America team, we’re proud to have earned the Great Place to Work® Certification™. Our company culture is a top priority, and we are grateful for this esteemed certification! #GPTWcertified

Amy Laird changed her story 📖 She once thought she’d be stuck forever. As a single mom working in manufacturing, she didn’t see a way forward. But one small moment—changed everything. With time, support, and new skills, she rewrote her story. Today, she’s a Data Analyst, earning more than she ever thought possible. Her story isn’t just hers—it’s proof that a new chapter is always possible. ✨ Learn more about Amy's story: https://bit.ly/3Ufeqxl ✨ #ChangeYourStory #MeritAmerica #Inspiration #CareerGrowth

Coming together virtually was so special. Our Merit America Alumni rekindled old bonds, shared their post-program career journeys, and extended their networks. With our eyes fixed on the horizon, we're passionately nurturing a robust alumni network to ensure lifelong learning into 2025.

🎉 Celebrating 2 Years of Impact with Grow with Google! 🎉 In just two years, this partnership has served over 5,000 learners and generated $400M+ in wage gains — real results, real impact. Learners like Jessica Ayres went from Route Driver to Data Center Technician thanks to her hard work, a Google Certificate, and the support of Merit America. This is what opportunity looks like. 💼 Do you have a Grow with Google success story? Share in the comments and celebrate with us! Grow with Google Santiago Booth Caleel King #GrowWithGoogle #MeritAmerica #CareerGrowth #ImpactCelebration

This year, our volunteers have been instrumental in championing Merit America's mission. Undertaking a range of activities from facilitating mock interviews to presenting 'Day in the Life' webinars and participating in Career Panels, your commitment has profoundly influenced our learners. You've enabled numerous individuals to develop and achieve their goals by imparting your knowledge and proficiency. We are grateful for the time and steadfast backing you've provided to our mission. #volunteerappreciation #meritamerica

💰 $2.9 million dollars 💰No estimates, no rounding—$2,939,039.53; this is the precise, documented total wage increase that my team's learners achieved in 2024 at Merit America. Every dollar in that sum represents real opportunities, measurable progress, and tangible evidence of what happens when everyday people get the training and support needed to thrive in today's world. 🏆 Over the course of this year, we’ve seen 127 learners reach positive career outcomes (new jobs, raises, promotions) as a result of what they gained at Merit America. Each of these successes adds up to more stability, economic mobility, and a break in the cycle of poverty for so many families. 👏 Let's hear a huge round of applause for the dream team: Maurice Davis, Amy Bramlett, Jeremiah Morris, Maisy Adams, Ed.D., Nikiesha Lawson, Robert Johnson Jr, Christopher Rivera, and Sabrina L.. The journey wasn’t always easy, and 2024 brought its share of challenges. Still, my team showed up with heart, resilience, and unwavering commitment that never faltered. I’m grateful every day for the work you all put in, and for the ways we’ve supported our learners as they build better futures for themselves and their families🫶

We're proud to be part of the transformative $100 million Google Career Certificates Fund, helping thousands of individuals gain in-demand skills and launch rewarding careers! Together, we’re opening doors to brighter futures through career education and advancement. Learn more about this impactful program and the stories behind it in Google's latest blog: https://lnkd.in/eSQSrkvv #MeritAmerica #CareerDevelopment #GoogleCareerCertificates #SocialFinance #WorkforceDevelopment

Thinking about continuing your education but worried about time and cost? Our new partner, Duet has you covered. Together with Southern New Hampshire University, students have access to flexible online options and a team of coaches to support them. Have a Google certificate? Those credits might count toward your degree! Learn more by completing an interest form and the Duet Team will contact you: https://lnkd.in/egMU4smg

We’re thrilled to be among the inaugural partners of the $100 million Google Career Certificates Fund in partnership with Social Finance, which has supported more than 6,000 individuals in building valuable skills and advancing their careers since its launch in 2022! 🎉 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eSQSrkvv #EconomicMobility #CareerGrowth #GoogleCareerCertificate #GrowWithGoogle #SocialFinance #MeritAmerica