The network needs more people who can build it
If that's you, we want to help.
Up to $2,000 to get started in networking.
The internet runs on networks, and networks run on people who know how to build them. That talent is dwindling.
A quarter of today's network engineers are expected to retire within five years, while demand for the network is expected to grow faster than it has in history.
Meter builds and operates networks. We see the shortage up close, and we'd rather help fix it than wait for someone else to. So we're funding the next generation who want to learn this craft.
Kickstart your career. Tell us exactly what you'd buy, and we'll fund it up to $2,000.
Who is this for?
Technologists early in their networking journey and serious about pursuing it.
Students, career switchers, self-taught learners, and people working toward their first certification.
You do not need a degree, a job in tech, or previous experience—you’re the one physically connecting things at home or wiring your car on the weekends.
You do need curiosity about how networks work and the drive to put in the hours.
How it works
- Apply
Fill out a short form. It takes about ten minutes and asks why you're interested in networking, what you'd do with the grant, and what networking projects you've already done on your own.
- Talk to us
We run interviews regularly. If your application stands out, you'll get a ten-minute virtual call to talk about what you're learning and how you want your career to evolve.
- Get funded
Selected applicants receive up to $2,000 to spend on their learning.
