Our Core Values

Integrity – Mission-Driven – Service-Oriented – Build Lasting Relationships – Inclusion – Lead with Purpose – Think Big

Our team is deeply connected to the communities we serve, including military families, diverse-ability individuals, and justice-involved talent. With a mission-driven, service-oriented approach, we are passionate advocates for underserved talent, working with integrity to make a difference.

Committed to small businesses, we build lasting relationships while transforming hiring practices through a skills-based, inclusion model. We lead with purpose, aiming to create impactful change, with a Think BIG attitude so communities can thrive and flourish.

Our History

The ASCEND brand began its journey in 2018 in Simpsonville, SC, under the name Veterans ASCEND. The platform was created to address the challenges Veterans face during their transition to civilian life, such as crafting resumes and navigating applicant tracking systems that often reject their applications. Veterans ASCEND was designed to eliminate these barriers, offering Service Members and Veterans a direct and efficient way to match with employers without the need for resumes.

In 2020, the service expanded to include the entire Military Family, recognizing the unique obstacles Military Spouses encounter, including frequent permanent change of station (PCS), resume gaps, and unconscious or conscious bias. By 2022, the platform evolved into Talents ASCEND®, with the innovative Career AI Talent Equalizer (CATE®) at its core. This expansion opened the platform to the broader career-seeking population while maintaining its focus on underserved communities such as service members, veterans, military families, first responders, individuals with disabilities, and justice-involved individuals. To amplify its advocacy efforts, The ASCEND Collective® was established, furthering its mission of creating equitable hiring opportunities for all.

Learn More about the ascend collective

Talents ASCEND and MSEP Partnership Announcement