The ASCEND Collective®

The ASCEND Collective is a community-based effort to bring advocacy for and awareness to underserved talent. To help businesses understand the value these talented candidates bring to an organization and remove the barriers and bias in talent sourcing. To prepare our candidates for careers through advocacy, mentorship, resources, and training. Everyone deserves the opportunity for employment that values them as a person, appreciates their skills and abilities, and provides them with a path to success. Our differences are what make us stronger as a society; expanding and empowering us to maximize our potential as individuals and as a community. Veterans ASCEND works with our Service Members, Veterans, Guard and Reserves MilSpouse ASCEND works with our Military and Veteran Spouses Ability ASCEND works with individuals with diverse abilities Mission2 ASCEND works with individuals who are justice-impacted Pathways for Career Changers works with those who are changing careers, such as students and first responders Candidates build a FREE skills profile and transform their life. Save a pdf of the skills profile and use it to talk about your skills during an interview, update your LinkedIn profile and other documents. Be proud of who you are - not judged on where you've been. The Northern Compass Academy is a learning hub for our communities. Here, you’ll find a range of resources and tools designed to help you build a strong personal brand, enhance your skills, and prepare for meaningful employment. The courses are tailored to support your unique journey, providing insights into career planning, goal setting, networking strategies, and much more. Whether you are looking to transition into a new field or advance within your current career, this platform is here to guide and empower you every step of the way. Fueling futures by equipping underserved talent with voice, visibility, and readiness. Hiring? Check out CATE: https://theascendcollective.org/cate