Our Purpose
Learning after high school — whether through a college degree or workforce training program — provides the surest path to a well-paying job and stable, fulfilling career. We want learners from low-income backgrounds to have a range of paths open to them so that economic circumstances don’t hinder upward mobility. To that end, we partner with postsecondary education and workforce training providers, intermediaries, researchers, and media organizations to ensure learners from low-income backgrounds have the opportunity for success in whatever path they choose.
Our Priorities
We award grants in four specific areas. Through this approach, we explore innovative ideas, validate promising practices, and scale successful solutions.
News and Insights
Five Key Takeaways From Ascendium’s First Convening on Postsecondary Education in Prison
In November, we brought together grantees from our Expand Postsecondary Education in Prison focus area in Montgomery, Alabama, for the first time. This historic city provided a meaningful backdrop for attendees to exchange insights, foster collaboration, and inspire innovation. The convening offered valuable lessons for participants and Ascendium alike, igniting the drive to create lasting change in the field. Here are five key takeaways from the event.
