Emerge Career
Emerge Career, formerly known as Ameelio, Emerge, and Ameelio Emerge, is a remote-based company specializing in online job training for government agencies, focusing on reducing unemployment among formerly incarcerated individuals.
Company Overview
Emerge Career, formerly known by several names including Ameelio, Ameelio Emerge, and Emerge, operates remotely with a team of three. As a participant in the Y-Combinator S22 batch, the company has rapidly established itself within the education sector, specifically focusing on providing online job training to government agencies. Emerge Career aims to alleviate unemployment among formerly incarcerated individuals, creating high-paying job opportunities and upskilling low-income citizens out of poverty.
Government Training Programs
Emerge Career sells online job training programs to government agencies, helping to create valuable workforce development initiatives. Notably, Connecticut has allocated $840,000 to train 140 incarcerated individuals to become truck drivers. The company has also signed Letters of Intent worth $2.25 million with three cities shortly after launching. Their training programs are instrumental in reducing the 60% unemployment rate a year after reentry among formerly incarcerated people.
Workforce Development Partnerships
Emerge Career collaborates with a variety of stakeholders to enhance its workforce development training. The company partners with Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) for recruitment, and provides trainees with hands-on experience through placements with trusted partner educators. In California, Emerge Career focuses on test preparation for the commercial driver's license, working with BPPE-approved local schools for driving training. Additionally, it connects graduates with a network of Fair Chance partners for job opportunities.
Learning and Support Platforms
Emerge Career offers an online Learning Hub that is accessible on any device, including offline access, ensuring that education is available anytime, anywhere. The platform delivers individualized support through dedicated Student Success Coaches, helping students at every step of their training. Further, Emerge Career is recognized by the FMCSA as an Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) theory provider, submitting the necessary ELDT certifications to the Training Provider Registry.
Trusted by Multiple States
Emerge Career is trusted by multiple states including Connecticut, Pennsylvania, California, and Massachusetts for their workforce development training programs. By empowering government agencies with analytics, Emerge Career provides data-driven insights and program impact evaluations. This trust and reliance by various state governments showcase the efficacy and impact of Emerge Career's training programs in real-world scenarios.