By Corey Schuler Folks, we’re some busy bees over here at The ASCEND Collective. Not to humblebrag, but there are a lot of exciting new endeavors we have coming to fruition this year, such as our Northern Compass Academy grant from the TRUIST Foundation! Especially...

By Corey Schuler Summer is moving season for a lot of Americans. This is especially true for our military service members and their families, so much so that summer is often referred to as “PCS Season”, or permanent change of station season. This also means job...

By Corey Schuler   Let’s tackle a tough one today, friends.    Ableism is defined by Dictionary.com as “the tendency to regard people with a disability as incomplete, diminished, or damaged, and to measure the quality of life with a disability against a nondisabled...

By Corey Schuler The nuances and processes of the justice system are complex, can vary widely from state to state, and even more so when both the state and the federal levels are involved. Understandably, the average employer probably doesn’t have a full grasp on what...

By Corey Schuler People collaborate on business investments and endeavors all the time. A great business idea needs a team to come to fruition, whether it’s friends going all-in to build their business, or an aspiring entrepreneur that needs funds to bring their...

By Corey Schuler Technology has come a long way in helping military spouses find a bit more flexibility with employment but that doesn’t mean the challenge has been overcome. Moving every few years presents obstacles for traditional employers while the unique...

By Corey Schuler There’s little argument against the idea that planning for your future will catalyze your success. Logically this makes perfect sense! So then… why do we sometimes procrastinate when it comes to progress?     There could be any number of reasons....