A portfolio built for national scale.
From training and mentorship to research and public policy — ASCEND's programs work across every level of the American workforce system.
ASCEND Workforce Academy
Industry-aligned training in advanced manufacturing, healthcare, cyber, and clean energy.
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Intensive career mobility programs for mid-career professionals across sectors.
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Executive training for public and private sector leaders navigating digital transformation.
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Applied research and pilot programs testing the next generation of workforce solutions.
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Cross-sector mentorship at national scale — matching, training, and measurable outcomes.
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Our flagship rural and underserved-community workforce initiative.
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Nonpartisan analysis shaping federal and state workforce policy.
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Build the American workforce of the next century.
Whether you are a leader, funder, employer, mentor, or learner — there is a role for you at ASCEND.