Merit America

Merit America is a workforce education nonprofit that helps adult learners break into technology careers through short, employer-aligned training programs that can be completed while working. Their programs (e.g., technical and IT-focused pathways) combine hands-on skills training, career coaching, and job placement support so graduates can move into well-paying roles without a four-year degree. A core differentiator is flexible, income-contingent financing—students pay $0 up front and defer costs until they’re hired—alongside partnerships with employers to drive real hiring outcomes.