Membership in Ascend is far more than participation in an organization. Join our network, where since 2005 we've grown to: 16 professional chapters 28 student chapters Ascend Canada Toronto Chapter A reach of over 20,000 across the U.S. industry wide Ascend is focused on being a lifelong organization supporting the duration of our members careers, not just the early years. Connect at our conferences , mixers, business roundtables, signature series or professional development programs with high-potential colleagues and more experienced members from within our network of Corporate Partners spanning all industries across the United States, including: Accounting: Deloitte, Ernst & Young, KPMG, PricewaterhouseCoopers Banking: Bank of America, HSBC, ING Finance: MetLife, AXA, GE Technology: Microsoft, Cisco Systems Consumer Goods: Walmart, Target, Sara Lee Transportation: Boeing Corp, Mercedes-Benz Inspire by learning while having fun - through mentorship programs, LEAD Series development, social mixers or community service. Each of our chapters holds regular events and more opportunities to get inspired by leaders and fellow members, and network your way to success. Ascend also runs a continual number of student scholarship programs, as well as an educational foundation. Become a member of Ascend TODAY!