Meritize Connect is the new national career search engine for overlooked talent in Texas

Funding solution provider for skill-based learning and workforce growth based out of Frisco, Meritize, has recently launched a new platform aimed to reduce the skill gap in high-demand sectors like aviation, industry, and healthcare.

Meritize Connect is a national training program search tool first launching in Texas. The search engine will help job seekers access training programs to upgrade their skills and apply for merit-based financing.

“Our region’s growing economy has left employers scrambling for talent,” said Chris Keaveney, CEO of Meritize, in a statement. “But the landscape of education and training providers can be both complicated and costly for workers to navigate.”

This year, for the first time, the state’s labor force topped 14 million for the first time, according to Texas’ workforce commission. And the state continues to see job growth, the company said.

That’s where Meritize comes in. Its mission is to help facilitate access, awareness, and advancement through skills-based training, Keaveney told Dallas Innovates.

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