What is Ascend?
Ascend is the largest, non-profit Pan-Asian organization for business professionals in North America. Established in 2005, Ascend is focused on enhancing the presence, visibility, and influence of current and future visibly diverse business leaders in the corporate workforce. Reaching over 60,000 people internationally, Ascend has 50+ professional and student chapters located in major business hubs and campuses servicing members across various professions and across multiple industries.
Ascend UofT Student Chapter
Ascend UofT operates out of the St. George campus of the University of Toronto. Our goal is to develop the next generation of business leaders by providing a platform where students can build meaningful connections with industry professionals across our vast network of corporate partners. The connections that you build at Ascend will last beyond your undergraduate career as the reach of the Ascend organization seamlessly extends into your professional career.
OUR VISION
“To have a diverse and inclusive Canadian workplace where pan-Asian talent can achieve its full potential”