Ascendium Education Group
Higher EducationWisconsin, United States51-200 Employees
Ascendium Education Group is a mid-sized organization based in Madison, Wisconsin, operating in the higher education sector with a national scope. It aims to expand access to postsecondary education and training for learners from low-income backgrounds through a nationwide philanthropy that funds systemic changes to create upward mobility. The organization has been recognized as a Top Workplace nationally and in Madison for several years, reflecting a culture aligned with its focus on elevating opportunity through education and workforce training. Beyond its philanthropic and student-support roles, Ascendium acts as an education impact investor, backing companies that develop innovations intended to improve learner outcomes. It also functions as a federal student loan guarantor, assisting borrowers in avoiding default and restoring loans to good standing when needed. Recent news highlights a national initiative to strengthen the integration of Registered Apprenticeship into WIOA service delivery.