The ASCEND Collective and iZen’s Boots-to-Bytes program Announce Strategic Collaboration to Empower Service Members, Veterans, and Military Spouses for Careers in Emerging Tech
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Simpsonville, SC - July 8, 2025 — The ASCEND Collective®, a mission-driven organization committed to breaking down barriers to employment for underserved communities, proudly announces a new strategic collaboration with iZen’s Boots-to-Bytes,...
The ASCEND Collective receives grant from Truist Foundation to Launch Northern Compass Academy: A New Pathway to Meaningful Employment
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Robyn Grable, The ASCEND Collective, Robyn@theascendcollective.org Bryanna Brown, Truist, media@truist.com Simpsonville, SC, May 20, 2025 – The ASCEND Collective is proud to announce it has received a generous grant from Truist...
The ASCEND Collective Launches Northern Compass Academy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 9, 2025 Simpsonville, SC — The ASCEND Collective (TAC) is proud to announce the launch of Northern Compass Academy, innovative learning modules designed to empower individuals with the knowledge and tools to navigate today’s dynamic...
James McCabe Completes SkillBridge Internship with The ASCEND Collective
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...
The ASCEND Collective Launches MilSpouse ASCEND: A Community Empowering Military Spouses
Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The ASCEND Collective Launches MilSpouse ASCEND: A Community Empowering Military Spouses [Simpsonville, SC] — The ASCEND Collective proudly announces the launch of MilSpouse ASCEND, a dedicated community designed to empower and...
Welcome New Board Member, Josh Nowack
For Immediate Release The ASCEND Collective Welcomes New Board Member Josh Nowack, Champion of Second Chances and Advocate for Post-Incarceration Employment Simpsonville, SC – The ASCEND Collective is proud to announce Josh Nowack as its newest board member, bringing...
Veterans ASCEND an Approved SkillBridge Provider
Veterans ASCEND, a community of The ASCEND Collective, is now an authorized provider of the Department of Defense (DOD) SkillBridge program, which enables employers to provide internships and pre-apprenticeship opportunities to the over 200,000 Service members who...