Our Values
Foundational to everything that we do at Ascend are the Core Four Reasons.
Team First
We put our team first, both students and staff. When we make our decisions, whether it be setting prices or creating expansion plans, at the front of our mind is our team who rely on us for their education and employment. We are proud that many Ascend alumni feel part of a tight-knight community with different perspectives and backgrounds.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
For far too long, certain groups and demographics have been undervalued by the education system. At Ascend, we believe that as educators, we must be fundamentally committed to lifting up students of all backgrounds.
Holistic Learning
We don’t only focus on winning rounds at Ascend, but more importantly we help students find and craft their individual voices. We strongly believe that the voice of a student can change the world. We teach students how to effectively communicate ideas to people of different backgrounds so they are prepared no matter what environment they enter.
Give Back
We are committed to giving back to the community that has given us so much as a company and as individuals. We believe that empowering and enabling more people to foster public speaking and argumentation skills makes for a better world. We remain committed to pursuing and developing new ideas and programs that benefit both the community and society.