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Nonprofit Empowers 53 Million Low-Wage Workers Through Upskilling

10/27/2025

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Merit America, a nonprofit, aims to address the stagnation of 53 million low-wage workers in the United States by focusing on upskilling and career advancement, including developing meta skills like time management and problem-solving.
Co-founders Connor Diemand-Yauman and Rebecca Taber Staehelin advocate for a workforce system that supports individuals unable to pursue full-time education.
Their initiatives connect workers with high-demand roles to boost economic mobility for employees and employers.

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Story summary

Merit America, a nonprofit, aims to address the stagnation of 53 million low-wage workers in the United States by focusing on upskilling and career advancement, including developing meta skills like time management and problem-solving.
Co-founders Connor Diemand-Yauman and Rebecca Taber Staehelin advocate for a workforce system that supports individuals unable to pursue full-time education.
Their initiatives connect workers with high-demand roles to boost economic mobility for employees and employers.