Yes—many of our applicants choose to speak with their employer about sponsoring all or part of the program cost as a professional development opportunity. If you’re interested in exploring this option, we encourage you to have a conversation with your manager or HR team!
To help you start the conversation, here’s a sample message you can personalize and share:
I wanted to share a professional development opportunity I’m really excited about and see if the company would be open to supporting it.
Merit America offers a 14–20 week technical training program designed for working adults. It focuses on developing in-demand skills aligned with today’s job market, and the total program cost is $5,700.
This program would significantly strengthen my technical capabilities and allow me to bring even more value to our team. It’s built for working professionals, so I’d be able to complete it alongside my current responsibilities.
I see this as a meaningful investment in my growth and in the team's success. I’d love to chat more about whether this could be covered through our professional development budget.