Job Placement Assistance

Job placement assistance is included with each Ascent Global Academy vocational training program, available at select Ascent Global Academy campuses.

Placement services include:
» Personally assigned Placement Coordinator
» Help with résumés and interviewing skills
» Assistance in locating local job opportunities
» Personal coaching
» 120-hour externship with a local employer, or through the student’s current employer(not all vocational training programs include externships; please contact your local Ascent Global Academy campus for details)
» Contacts with Local Employers

Each Ascent Global Academy campus maintains relationships with employers in the local job market. Employers often contact Ascent Global Academy looking for graduates to fill positions before those positions are even advertised.

Career Development Workshops
Ascent Global Academy offers a variety of workshops designed to assist our students and graduates in securing employment, including:

Occupations, Career and Job Search Strategies – Prepares students to conduct an efficient job search, and helps them determine which techniques are best for them
Resume and Cover Letter Writing – Teaches students how to create a targeted résumé, including tips on how to emphasize their experience and training
Interviewing Skills and Follow Up – Prepares students for the interview process, and helps them understand what to expect when meeting with a prospective employer
Networking and Utilizing Social Media Sites – Covers the importance of networking when job searching, and how to utilize professional networking websites like LinkedIn
Dress for Success – Students are shown what to wear in order to make the best impression at an interview, and how to comply with company dress codes such as business casual

Job Search Tools

To help our students conduct an efficient and effective job search, Ascent Global Academy offers our exclusive services.

Ascent Global Academy features a proven methodology and a state-of-the-art Web-based toolset that enables you to create a professional résumé, organize your job search, find hidden job opportunities, locate decision makers, and generate multiple interviews. The step-by-step CareerPlan guides you from square one all the way through the interview process:

Step 1: Evaluate Your Career
Step 2: Organize Your Job Search
Step 3: Build Your Résumé
Step 4: Market Yourself
Step 5: Find Hot Opportunities
Step 6: Expand Your Career Network
Step 7: Tap Hidden Jobs
Step 8: Ace Your Interview