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The solution to bridging the education to employment skills gap

Learners gain access to relevant resources, covering academic, career, and budgeting essentials, through asynchronous, interactive resources.

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AscentUP provided me with the resources I needed to not only graduate but also to secure a job afterward. – Natalia Padilla

Support to reach academic and career goals

AscentUP delivers learners the resources they need, when they need them, to thrive.

  • Personalized tools and tips to drive higher graduation rates

  • Guidance through the “unwritten rules of the workplace” to help launch rewarding careers

  • Financial planning and budgeting tips to drive smarter financial choices

  • One-on-one coaching sessions

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The AscentUP Bridge Program

Students can get access to career-readiness training and real-world work experience through exclusive, paid, remote project opportunities - no experience required.

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The program offers:

  • Professional skills training
  • One-on-one coaching
  • Project-based internship experience
  • Stipend upon project completion
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To meet learners’ needs, all projects are:

  • Short term (30 hours, 6 weeks)
  • Group-based team projects
  • Customizable to school
  • Online / Virtual
  • Practical, entry-level work
  • PAID!!!

Preview our sample course!

Check out our unique course design and how we deliver training content in few of our favorite lessons.

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Schedule a time to learn more about AscentUP

Schedule a time to meet Allie Danziger, GM and SVP of AscentUP. Her team can show you around the platform and talk through how we can equip your learners wihth the skills and confidence to thrive in school, and/or as they transition into the workforce.

Ascent applicants and borrowers that agree to the AscentUP Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, as well as students associated with an Ascent parent loan application, have access to the AscentUP platform. Only Ascent borrowers are eligible to apply for the Bridge Program. Eligibility criteria and programs terms are subject to change.