We help leaders hire the right talent through a skills-first approach.
Concierge service, creating career pathways for veterans and military spouses.Meet CATE® - Our Career AI Talent Equalizer
CATE is our proprietary AI-powered skills translation and matching engine. The first and only hiring engine to be skills-first. We don’t scrape applicants from the internet. We match real candidates to your open positions. CATE is undeniably dismantling systemic barriers, destroying the status quo and building pathways to meaningful employment and longer retention.
We make hiring smarter, faster, and more human.
A Hiring Solution that Puts Your Business First with Untapped Talent
We simplify hiring so you can focus on what matters – your business.
We ensure every candidate has the skills, desire, and learning agility to succeed. Skills deliver immediate value, desire fuels commitment, and learning agility ensures they grow with your business. This creates a workforce that is capable today and ready for tomorrow.
With our concierge service, finding the right match to hire isn’t a headache—it’s an opportunity to thrive.
Looking for military talent with a certification in Cybersecurity or AI/ML?
Become an Anchor Employer and get early access to graduates!
- Tailored for transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
- In-demand skills in Cybersecurity and AI-ML
- Candidates gain real-world experience and certifications
- Anchor employers get early access before graduates hit the open market
- Premier Anchor – priority access for four employers
- Elite Anchor – exclusive access for one employer
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- Interested in hiring from this talent pool? Email us at talentsuccess@theascendcollective.org
Does Your Business Need a Team with Lean Agile Skills?
We Can Connect You!
- The L-EAF Lab’s mission is to prepare students for 21st century 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.
- Ready to transcend your business with talent skilled in agility? Email us at talentsuccess@theascendcollective.org
Coming Soon!
Another Collaboration to bring even more talent to the market!
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Mission Alignment: Both the University and The ASCEND Collective share a deep commitment to workforce readiness and skills-first pathways—especially for veterans, military spouses, and underserved communities. Together, we’re turning education into opportunity.
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Purpose-Driven Collaboration: Our partnership bridges the gap between academic achievement and meaningful employment. By integrating Talents ASCEND’s AI-powered matching into their career services, we empower students to connect with the right employers faster and more effectively.
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Stronger Communities: This isn’t just about jobs—it’s about economic mobility, inclusion, and long-term impact. Our joint effort ensures students don’t just graduate—they thrive in careers that value who they are and what they bring.
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A Launchpad for Change: Together, we’re creating a scalable model that proves skills-based, barrier-free hiring works. It’s a powerful ecosystem of learning, advocacy, and access that’s transforming futures—starting right at the community level.
- Ready to grow your business with the best talent? Email us at talentsuccess@theascendcollective.org
Your next great hire is already out there—we’ll connect you.
Have Questions? Need Assistance?
Email us at TalentSucccess@theascendcollective.org