Merit E Partners Employee Directory
Computer HardwareCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
Merit E Partners operates an electronic reclamation business that employs and trains young adult offenders, providing job training and practical experience in running a business with the aim of preparing participants for release from incarceration. The organization pays a fair market wage and allocates portions of wages toward taxes, fines and restitution, room and board, and a savings account earmarked for release, with discretionary funds maintained by employees. Based in Stockton, California, Merit was founded in 1998 as a California non-profit corporation and positions itself within the computer hardware manufacturing sector through its social enterprise model, focusing on skills development and reintegration outcomes rather than traditional profit metrics. The company serves high-risk young people and the communities affected by incarceration, offering employment and training as a means to reduce recidivism and improve prospects for positive futures after release. Merit operates offices in California and Washington, reflecting its regional footprint and ongoing commitment to rehabilitation-focused workforce development.