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Milwaukee, Wisconsin, faces persistently low college completion rates among learners from low-income backgrounds, with a Wisconsin Policy Forum report estimating that only 15% of the city’s high school graduates earn a postsecondary degree within six years. At the same time, nearly two-thirds of jobs in Wisconsin that pay $...

Ascendium has gifted Good Neighbor Grants to 40 nonprofits in the various communities where our employees live and work. Each nonprofit will receive a $25,000 grant to fund essential community projects, such as educational initiatives and support services for low-income families. Totaling $1 million, these grants will ensur...

Wisconsin’s postsecondary institutions increasingly recognize the critical role that legal resources play in supporting student success. Founded on the belief that the law is for everyone, Lawyers for Learners connects learners with free, confidential legal help tailored to their unique situations. This initiative highlight...

As the demand for workers with postsecondary education or workforce training experience continues to grow, the nonprofit organization Fair Opportunity Project (Fair Opp) is stepping up to ensure that all learners, particularly those from first-generation and low-income backgrounds, have the tools they need to succeed — whet...

Many individuals in our community, especially those who are unemployed, underemployed, or formerly incarcerated, face significant barriers to improving their skills and securing stable, well-paying jobs. These barriers contribute to a persistent cycle of poverty and limited opportunities, hindering both personal and communi...