Advancing Skills. Accelerating Careers. Strengthening the Nation.
ASCEND Institute develops the talent, leadership, and innovation capacity needed to power the digital economy. Through workforce training, mentorship, and innovation programs, ASCEND helps professionals and organizations unlock opportunity and drive economic growth
Our Mission
To advance workforce skills, accelerate professional careers, and strengthen national economic development through leadership training, innovation programs, and mentorship networks.
National Impact Statement
The future of the economy depends on a workforce equipped with the skills, leadership, and innovation capacity to navigate rapid technological change.
ASCEND Institute prepares professionals to thrive in the digital economy while strengthening the national workforce ecosystem.
Our programs support workforce development, career mobility, entrepreneurship, and digital transformation leadership.
ASCEND Workforce Academy
Start Your Journey
ASCEND Career Accelerator
Accelerate your career.
ASCEND Innovation Labs
Join a workshop innovation lab
ASCEND Digital Transformation Leadership Institute
Choose Your Path.
ASCEND Digital National Mentorship Network
Access mentorship network
926,437
people projected to be impacted by our programs
How can we change the world?
National Impact Metrics: Professionals trained. Career promotions achieved. Startups launched. Mentorship relationships created. Innovations projects supported.
Partnerships
ASCEND collaborates with universities, employers, workforce boards, innovation hubs, and national organizations to expand opportunity and strengthen economic development.