MLT Ascend: Career Accelerator
 
95%
of Ascend Scholars were admitted to MLT Career Prep

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We're closing the college to career gap and accelerating students' career readiness.

The Ascend: Career Accelerator (ACA) Program is specifically designed for low to moderate income and/or first generation (LIFG) college freshman who have demonstrated strong academic performance and a desire to achieve their ambitious professional goals through business or technology careers. ACA offers personalized and unique programming plus coaching which will prepare participants (Scholars) to successfully build their professional tool kit by exploring and identifying their business or technology interests. Through ACA, Scholars are empowered to build their network through connections with peers and industry experts.

Ascend is an innovative coaching program for students seeking support in navigating the critical college-to-career pathway. With Ascend, Scholars will explore their interests in business or technology and develop the skills to accelerate their  professional careers in Finance, Consulting, Corporate Management, or Software Engineering. Ascend offers:

  • One-on-one coaching
  • Early exposure to top employers
  • A powerful network of peers, coaches, and MLT Alumni
  • The chance for Scholars to identify and pursue summer opportunities that match their skills and aspirations
  • Preferred enrollment for MLT’s Career Prep program*
    *Scholars must successfully complete Ascend’s Career Accelerator curriculum, secure a recommendation from their coach, and submit required materials for the Career Prep application.

MLT programs are open to all who meet the criteria, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender or other demographic identity.

Highlights
98%

of Ascend Scholars were satisfied with the support they received from their Ascend Coach

 

94%

of Scholars would recommend MLT Ascend to a friend

 

91%

of Scholars agreed that participation in MLT Ascend positively impacted their college experience

Eligibility Requirements
  • Education
    • Recent high school graduate enrolling in college for the Summer/Fall or current college freshman (Class of 2028 or 2029)
  • GPA
    • 3.5 high school GPA, 3.0 College GPA
  • Interest
    • Strong Interest in Business or Technology careers (all majors are welcome) as well as strong interest in MLT’s Career Prep program
  • Citizenship
    • U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident (includes DACA participants)
  • Family income or College history
    • Low to moderate income family (based on family income and household size) OR First-generation college student (neither parent completed a Bachelor’s degree in the US)
Scholar Roadmap

The Ascend Scholar Roadmap is a guide to help students stay on track to graduate, maximize their college experience, and puts them on a path towards a fulfilling career. Coaches guide scholars in outlining their semester goals in six key categories:

  • Career Preparation
  • Personal Problem Solving
  • Relationship Development
  • Campus Leadership
  • Academics/GPA Management
  • Financial Literacy
Professional Portfolio

The Ascend Professional Portfolio curriculum helps Scholars craft materials required for their internship, job, and additional developmental opportunities. With support from their coaches, scholars prepare materials that highlight their capabilities and articulate their values, including: 

  • Career Skills Assessment
  • Industry Research
  • Personal Brand
  • Resume Writing
  • Interviewing Skills
  • Networking 
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