Benefits
Workforce Development of the Future
Tying earned digital credentials to a person’s identity connects workforce systems, creating opportunities for advancement - in education, career pathways, and in life.
HOW IT WORKS
What Organizations Can Do With Merit
Here’s how verified identity creates a centralized platform for people-driven data to support a 21st century-ready workforce.
Merit works with states to connect constituents with supportive services and put them on the pathway to in-demand careers.
Individual completes training, and certifying organization sends merit to the individual
Recipient holds merits – digital certifications, licenses, memberships – securely in one place
Merit reports are sent to workforce agencies, giving them clear visibility into training/reskilling programs’ effectiveness
Recipients share merits with potential employers for fast, contactless verification
Recipient gets matched with supportive services and in-demand jobs they qualify for via Merit opportunities
Benefits for EdUCATORS, EMPLOYERS & STUDENTS
Program Benefits
Merit has a dedicated team that takes everything from marketing outreach and IT support to customer reporting and fraud detection off your plate, ensuring a successful program from start to finish!
BENEFITS FOR EDUCATORS
Create, Educate, & Upskill Talent
What if there was a central place that connected the key players involved in creating educational pathways for upskilling students and workers so they could obtain worthwhile employment opportunities? That’s where Merit comes in.
Give individuals oversight and insight in their career pathway and credential attainment journey
Allows educators to work with employers to map skills, credentials and competencies of an ideal employee
Create advancement opportunities for students and employees for relevant coursework and employment
Visible career pathways to help close employment and skills gaps
BENEFITS FOR Employers
Connect with and Hire Qualified Talent
Employers who partner with Merit become a part of an ecosystem that is connected to educational and workforce agencies and are able to connect and communicate with one another to identify skilled talent, extend opportunities, and fill open roles efficiently, leading to lower unemployment, and economic growth.
Create a common standard for candidate verification and qualification evaluation
Gain access to a pipeline of qualified, skilled workers
Easily identify those who have the potential to upskill and reskill
Collaborate with education and training providers to communicate education and pathway opportunities in real-time
BENEFITS Students & Employees
Track Progress Along Career Pathways to Visualize & Prepare for the Future
Merit users can track continuing education credentials in their Merit app and use that achievement data to get more streamlined career and upskilling opportunities.
Access all your life’s achievements in one secure, learning and employment record/wallet
Engage with targeted learning and employment opportunities at any time
Expanded opportunities as you move along your career pathway
View an interactive roadmap of credentials/skills needed for jobs along particular career pathways