Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The ASCEND Collective is proud to announce the successful completion of James McCabe’s SkillBridge internship, a significant milestone that underscores the organization’s commitment to empowering transitioning service members through advocacy and community-driven initiatives.
James McCabe joined The ASCEND Collective as part of the Department of Defense’s SkillBridge program, which provides active-duty service members with civilian work experience during their final months of service. Over the course of his internship, James contributed to the creation of The ASCEND Collective’s learning modules for each of its represented communities and created donation opportunities for businesses and individuals.
“James has been an asset to our team,” said Robyn Grable, Founder and CEO of The ASCEND Collective. “His dedication and drive embody the qualities that make veterans such incredible contributors in the civilian workforce. We are grateful for his contributions to our mission. We are thrilled to have had the opportunity to support his transition and showcase the value that individuals like James bring to any organization.”
The SkillBridge program aligns seamlessly with The ASCEND Collective’s mission to bring advocacy for and awareness to underserved talent. The organization helps businesses understand the value these talented candidates bring to an organization and works to remove the barriers and bias in talent sourcing. Through initiatives like SkillBridge, The ASCEND Collective continues to create pathways to meaningful employment for veterans and military families.
As James transitions to his next chapter, his successful internship highlights the importance of programs like SkillBridge and the role organizations like The ASCEND Collective play in advocating for underserved communities.
For more information about The ASCEND Collective and its commitment to advocacy and community-building, visit https://theascendcollective.org/ . To learn more about the Department of Defense’s SkillBridge program, visit https://skillbridge.osd.mil/ .
About The ASCEND Collective: The ASCEND Collective is a community-based effort to bring advocacy for and awareness to underserved talent. We help businesses understand the value these talented candidates bring to an organization and remove the barriers and bias in talent sourcing. 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. 90% of your donation goes to advocating for military veterans, military spouses, the diversely-abled, and justice-involved communities. We connect talent to opportunity by eliminating barriers to employment through career readiness training, personal branding, resource referrals, and AI-enabled career matching.