Driving durable economic mobility by teaching the unwritten rules of the workplace
Asynchronous, interactive and engaging curriculum teaching durable skills via relevant topics, timely resources, and expert insights, empowering confidence to reach career and financial goals.
View Course CatalogueLearners are given access to tools, resources and coaching in order to:
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Graduate on Time
Reach academic success and graduate on time with resources that build effective habits
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Build Skills & Confidence
Build confidence on money management including how to save, budget and stay informed of debt commitments
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Choose Their Right Path
Identify career goals based on strengths, values and interests
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Access paid, remote internship opportunities
Access to paid, remote internship opportunities as part of the AscentUP Bridge Program
Over 50,000 learners have gained the extra support to reach their Unlimited Potential
Level UP your career potential
From building an effective resume to preparing for your first day on the job, Ascent is invested in students academic, career and financial success by offering personalized training to help learners navigate their career journey.
- Self-paced, mobile-friendly training accessible 24/7
- Discover the unwritten rules of the workplace and learn to lean into core strengths
- Explore career options and passions with a professional coach
Train, retain, and elevate UP your teams
Give new hires a strong foundation for success and save time and money along the way with AscentUP.
- Enhance retention with more prepared employees on day #1 and happier managers
- Increase productivity with team members equipped to succeed
- Build a sense of belonging for early career professionals
Level UP your learners’ career readiness
Invest in helping your team support more learners with the resources they need to transition successfully into a first job or internship.
- Empower your team and maximize their potential reach with the resources to support more students
- Track outcomes data and salary with real-time reports
- Co-branded experience to match your school
What are others saying about AscentUP?
The program truly helps connect students with real mentors, education and resources that can change their lives and academic futures.
I think this is a nice program. I've never heard of companies doing something like this and I've never got these kinds of phone calls and check-ins. It's a lot going to school, and this is a nice way to help us out... having someone to talk to and discuss things. It's kind of nice to see a big company reaching out and making an effort to know their customers.
My coach knows my goals and knows how hard I have been working for it.
I have in my mind these loan people as corporate 'meanies', so the idea of Ascent trying to help out is disorienting and cool.
My favorite thing is the flexibility to choose how I interact. I'm so busy with jobs, school, trying to launch my own career and so one more thing would literally make me explode so I like how I can wait until I'm ready to get into it.
My coach took the time to get to know me so she could cater my needs as well as help to guide me along the way.
Our AscentUP-trained intern was easy to work with and ready to tackle projects. AscentUP educated our intern on the best tactics to use when working with a non-profit and offered managing guidance to our staff. All in all, the experience was wonderful, and we look forward to remaining a partner in the future.
There was some hesitancy at first to bring on early career professionals, but by the end of their short-term project, the team was asking when we could hire more!
This training is fantastic! I wish I would have had this as a young professional.
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FAQs
AscentUP is a professional training platform that helps learners build academic, financial, and career readiness skills. Through interactive training resources, expert coaching, and work-based learning opportunities, AscentUP supports learners as they pursue their education, launch their careers, or transition into new opportunities.
AscentUP is available to:
- Ascent borrowers with funded loans since May 1, 2019
- Students at partner schools with licensed access
- Employees at partner businesses with licensed access
- All participants in the AscentUP Bridge Program, regardless of funding or loan type
For full eligibility details, please refer to the AscentUP Terms of Service.
No. AscentUP is offered at no cost to eligible Ascent borrowers, as well as students and employees whose school or employer provides licensed access. When your access comes through a partner school or employer, they cover the cost of the program on your behalf.
Access to the AscentUP platform is valued at $250 on the open market, but Ascent provides it free of charge to support their borrowers’ educational and career success. After your one‑year access period ends, your membership simply expires unless you’re eligible for extended access through your school, employer, or loan status.
You can opt out of the AscentUP program at any time by emailing [email protected].
AscentUP coaching empowers people to grow academically and professionally by building effective habits, guiding them to resources, and developing the skills they need to turn their goals into reality.
Our AscentUP coaches can assist you in making a unique plan to do well in school, including teaching time management tips, sharing budgeting strategies, and more. Your AscentUP coach can also help you prepare for your career with resume advice, help to choose a career that’s best for you, and offer additional tips for jump-starting your career.
Coaching is tailored to your goals and designed to help you move confidently toward your next step.
AscentUP users have access to blogs, courses, webinars, videos, quizzes, guides, one-on-one and group coaching, and more to help you plan your pathway to success during school and as you start your career.
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.
