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?? Ascent is heading to the PASFAA 2024 Conference from October 21-23! ?? PASFAA is a leading organization that brings together over 300 educational institutions, lenders, and organizations dedicated to higher education across Pennsylvania. We're thrilled to be a Tier 1 Business Partner for their annual conference, where we will share how our tools and resources help students navigate financial aid and funding opportunities. Looking forward to seeing you there! #PASFAA #HigherEd #CollegeFunding #StudentLoans #FinancialAid

The Ascent team will be at REACH 2024, the premier credit union event of the year hosted by California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues! Industry leaders, innovators, and visionaries will join together in San Diego from October 20th-23rd to explore new paths to success. ?? Join us to share ideas, discuss the latest trends, and dive into the technologies and strategies shaping the future of credit unions. It’s going to be an event full of insights and inspiration that will propel the industry forward. See you there! ???? #REACH2024 #AscentFunding #CreditUnion #FutureOfFinance #FinanceLeadership

Ascent will be at the upcoming RMASFAA Conference in Rapid City from October 20-23! We’re excited to connect with higher-ed professionals and school leaders to share how Ascent is empowering students to plan, pay, and succeed in college. If you’ll be attending, stop by and say hello! ?? We’d love to discuss how we can work together to help more students on their educational journey. #RMASFAA #FinancialAid #HigherEd #CollegeFunding #StudentLoans

Happy Anniversary to our incredible team members! ?? Your dedication and passion drive our success every day, and we’re so grateful to have you with us! At Ascent, we believe in appreciating our team in a big way. After 3 years with the company, employees receive a paid 1-week sabatical where the company disconnects your email so you can truly sign off, as well as a $2,000 vacation incentive bonus AND a $1,000 sabbatical day off! ?? Yes, you read that right—we pay you to unplug and take a well-deserved break every 3 years. It’s our way of saying thank you for all your hard work! ?? #AscentFunding #CompanyCulture #WorkAnniversary #WorkLifeBalance

Michele Joo Shank and Tristan Fleming had a blast attending the @The Career-Connected L/Earning Conference and leading a workshop titled "Bridging the Talent Gap: Strategies for Employers to Attract, Develop, and Retain Top Talent" ??. Michele and Tristan presented Ascent's Pay it Forward Funds & Zero % Loans, employer student loan repayments & Preferred Employer status, and the AscentUP Bridge Program! Attending and participating in The Career-Connected L/Earning Conference was a great opportunity to show off the incredible impact approach we have been cultivating and plant seeds for even more exciting future collaborations and programs! ???? #EdColo #AscentFunding #EducationResources #StudentSupport #ImpactInvesting #PayitForwardsFunds

What an incredible experience at National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC) Conference 2024! ?? Not only did we connect with over 6,000 college admission professionals, but we enjoyed sharing our comprehensive resources tailored for students, including College Confidential and AscentUP! We loved discussing how we can support students through their academic journeys. A big thank you to everyone who visited our booth and made this event a success! #NACAC2024 #CollegeCounseling #AscentFunding #EducationResources #StudentSupport

The Ascent team will be at the TASFAA conference in Houston from October 9th to 11th! We’re looking forward to connecting with fellow professionals and sharing insights on student loans and financial aid. If you're attending, stop by our booth and say hello! ?? #TASFAA2024 #AscentFunding #StudentLoans #FinancialAid

Kumba McGill, our Relationships Manager, is heading to the MASFAA Annual Conference next week to connect with our incredible community of financial aid professionals throughout the Midwest. ?? Be sure to catch Kumba McGill as she takes the stage on Wednesday, October 9th as she presents "Project 2025: Understanding Its Potential Impact on Financial Aid and Higher Education." This is a session you definitely don’t want to miss—join us for insights on how this pivotal proposal could reshape the future of financial aid and higher education! #MASFAA #HigherEducation #FinancialAid #StudentLoans #FutureOfFinancialAid

Making waves for a cleaner coast! ??? Last week, the Ascent team traded their desks for trash bags as we rolled our up our sleeves for California Coastal Clean-Up Day! A big thank you to everyone who joined us in making a positive impact on our environment - let's keep the good vibes and clean beaches going! #CaliforniaCoastalCleanUp #AscentFunding #EnvironmentalImpact #TeamBuilding

Why are more than half of college graduates stuck in low-paying, low-skill roles? Our article in Forbes Councils explores how companies can help reduce underemployment by offering meaningful internship programs that support grads and help businesses build talent pipelines. ?? Ascent is committed to helping students succeed in school and beyond. That’s why we partnered with our friends at Riipen to launch the AscentUP Internship Program! ???? This program gives Ascent borrowers access to paid, remote work-based learning opportunities, as well as the wrap around support and coaching needed to ensure students thrive in their roles, and then can take these experiences and confidence to thrive in the workplace. ?? Employers also benefit from access to fresh talent, reducing recruitment costs and sparking innovation. A win-win! ?? Businesses, it’s time to step up your intern game and invest in the future of our workforce. Check out our article today: https://lnkd.in/guRtZJXW #AscentFunding #Forbes #Internship #InternshipsMatter #FutureOfWork