The Beacon: October 2023

October 30 – November 3 is National Veteran Owned Business Week. Did you know that there are two million veteran owned businesses in the US. Those businesses employ over five million Americans and represent $1.3 trillion in sales. ​ Veterans are 45% more likely to...

The Beacon: September 2023

It’s National Self-Care Awareness Month. That could mean different things to different people. Whatever it means to you, give yourself permission to do self-care this month and build a self-care habit to make it a routine.  The best self-care practice is the one...
The Beacon: August 2023

The Beacon: August 2023

August is back to school for many across the United States. It’s a great time to talk about my favorite subject: Skills! ​ ​ According to a study by McKinsey, 65% of people who left their jobs between 2020 and 2022 did not return to the industry they left....
The Beacon: August 2023

The Beacon: July 2023

July is the month of Freedom. Our nation’s freedom and celebrating our independence at the forefront of our minds when July rolls around. Other freedoms are celebrated this month as well. With our mission here at Talents ASCEND, to be the beacon of talent...
The Beacon: June 2023

The Beacon: June 2023

June is Safety Month. Saying the word safety can bring up many different feelings. Being military, I think of our national security when I say safety. I see our brave women and men (military and first responders) standing on that “wall” and keeping us...
You Are Not Alone

You Are Not Alone

September is National Suicide Prevention Month.  While we are more than halfway through the month, and well on our way to October, Veterans ASCEND knows that Suicide Prevention within the Military Community is a subject that is deeply personal for many of...
Adaptability, Dedication, and Perseverance

Adaptability, Dedication, and Perseverance

Military spouses are forced to adapt to challenges that those outside the military rarely face. Between relocating every few years, managing households, raising children alone during deployments, and learning to live without their partner for months at a time,...
5 Reasons To Hire Military Spouses

5 Reasons To Hire Military Spouses

A big part of serving in America’s military is moving across the country, and sometimes overseas. For those tens of thousands of military spouses and families, this usually means they move with their servicemember as well. Over the course of a long career, this can...