The Ascent Project
Designed to support young people as they navigate school, careers, and leadership opportunities, Ascent offers hands-on learning, community engagement, and personalized support in a youth development setting. By equipping teens with the confidence, experience, and tools to lead and support others, The Ascent Project empowers teens to step into their future with purpose, resilience, and a drive to lead positive change.
Rise with Purpose
🌟 What to Expect: The Ascent Project
Welcome to the start of something powerful. Once you’re accepted into The Ascent Project, here’s what your first days will look like:
✅ 1. Application and Acceptance
With the help of a caregiver, fill out the application and send the additional necessary paperwork.
We’ll be in touch once we’ve received everything on your end.
🚀 2. Orientation Schedule
A full, energizing day designed to connect, empower, and prepare you for your Ascent journey.
🔹 Welcome Circle
Meet your fellow Ascent participants, staff, and mentees
Learn what The Ascent Project is all about and how we’ll grow together
🔹 Mentor Meet-Up
Set your first personal goal with staff and talk about what success looks like for you
Spend time 1-on-1 with your mentees
🔹 Know Yourself Workshop
Fun, creative self-discovery activities
Identify your strengths and what motivates you
🔹 Tools for Your Journey
Learn simple strategies for managing time, setting goals, and staying on track
Get set up with any tech tools we’ll be using
🔹 Community Commitments
Share what you’re bringing to the group — and what you hope to gain
Make a shared promise to grow together as a team
🔄 3. After Orientation
Your weekly check-ins begin
You’ll start joining mentee activities, leadership challenges, and field trips to help grow your understanding of the area in which you would like to learn more about.
You’re officially on your Ascent — and we’re with you every step of the way
