Talent Advocacy

What we do

The ASCEND Collective is a community based effort to bring advocacy for and awareness to underserved talent. To help everyone understand the value these talented individuals bring to an organization and the community. To remove the barriers and bias in talent sourcing for career seekers and business development for founders.

Everyone deserves the opportunity for employment that values them as a person, appreciates their skills and abilities, and provides them 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. The ASCEND Collective is a collective voice for opportunity, elevating underserved talent with the tools to thrive.

We don’t just see potential—we invest in it.

There’s talent out there ready to rise, to contribute, to belong — we make sure you meet them.

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Where Your Donation Goes

90% of every dollar you give goes directly toward fueling futures — equipping military veterans, military spouses, individuals of diverse abilities, justice-impacted talent, and small business founders with the voice, visibility, and readiness they need to thrive. Your support powers advocacy for potential and ensures that every individual we serve has access to the tools and community required to move forward with confidence and purpose.

Through your generosity, we provide:

⭐ Mentorship and Human Support

⭐ Career Readiness Tools

⭐ Online Learning & Skill-Building Courses

⭐ Community & Resource Navigation

⭐ AI-Enabled, Skills-Based Career Matching

Your support doesn’t just fund programs — it transforms lives.

You are Elevating Talent. Empowering Futures. Building Communities to ASCEND.

Thank you for being a partner in this mission.

Contact Us

Have Questions? Need Assistance?
Email us at talentsuccess@theascendcollective.org

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Ways to Give

Are you looking for a new career?
Want to translate your experience to transferable skills?

Build your FREE skills profile now and transform your life. Save a pdf of your 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. After you complete your skills translation, come back here for additional career readiness tools and resources.

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Find Your Community

Free IT Training Now Available Through Our Collaboration with iZen

Tailored for transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
Develop in-demand skills in Cybersecurity and AI-ML
Gain real-world experience and certifications
Enhance leadership and soft skills with veteran mentors
Get personalized support for job readiness and placement

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The L-EAF Lab’s mission is to prepare students for 21st century workforce needs by training them in the skills they’ll encounter beyond the classroom.
What sets the Lab apart is a commitment to agility. Students actively engage as teams, collaborate, and tackle real-world challenges.
They empower students with the executive skills that transcend classroom boundaries. Within the lab, students master team collaboration, honing skills in prioritization, planning, execution, and iterative improvement.
Students craft digital portfolios showcasing their skills and accomplishments. These portfolios are living proof of their growth and professional acumen.

Looking to Make a Difference?

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Need resources for networking, education, health and wellness?

We are here to help!

Email: TalentSuccess@theascendcollective.org