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
Wakiya Foundation Works to Expand Pathways to Good Jobs for Rural Native Learners
Ascendium is pleased to shine a spotlight on the Wakiya Foundation, one of three current grant partners working to address barriers faced by rural Native American learners. The Wakiya Foundation is using labor market data to pilot the development of new bachelor’s degree programs at three tribal colleges and universities. Learn more about the Wakiya Foundation and how their partnership with Western Governors University will help expand employment opportunities for rural adult learners at Montana tribal colleges.
