Everyone deserves the opportunity for a career that values them, appreciates their skills and abilities, and provides a path to success. We work with small businesses to support a skills-based hiring process that is proactive, intentional and inclusive of underserved talent - military, disabilities, and justice-involved. Leaving the Navy and being told "your skills don't translate". I had to start my career over. Fast forward 25 years and the problem still existed for service members. So I built a solution.Skills-based hiring liberates small business owners from day-to-day operational demands, enabling them to focus on strategic initiatives, innovation, relationship-building, and overall business development. This proactive approach not only enhances the business's competitiveness but also fosters long-term sustainability and success.Our service is FREE to all candidates. *No resume. *No applying on job boards. Employers: a membership includes: 1) unlimited connections to candidates; 2) unlimited career profiles; 3) concierge recruiter to reduce sourcing, recruiting and hiring costs; 4) streamlined sourcing that leverages cutting-edge technology to match talent across the organization by skills, location and salary.Skills-based hiring offers small businesses a strategic advantage in combating talent churn. By prioritizing skills, potential, and cultural fit, businesses can build a cohesive and engaged workforce that drives organizational growth and stability. This approach not only reduces turnover and its associated costs but also fosters a culture of continuous learning and development. Hiring new talent? Check out our cost calculator at https://talentsascend.com/calculatorOur mission is to be the beacon for skills-based hiring, changing the way small businesses make hiring decisions with impactful connections to underserved, and untapped talent through a proven skills-based approach to talent sourcing.Email: robyn@talentsascend.comPhone: 864-887-5865https://talentsascend.comhttps://theascendcollective.orgThe ASCEND Collective is our nonprofit side. We advocate for three communities:Veterans ASCEND advocating for military veterans and spouses. Removing translation barriers, preconceived assumptions and misunderstood experience.Ability ASCEND advocating for the disability community by defining their strengths and attributes in their skills. Eliminating bias and confusion.Mission2 ASCEND advocating for second chance, addressing the needs of those returning to the workforce in lieu of their criminal record.