AscentUP
AscentUP
San Diego, California, United States
Description

Ascent borrowers are granted the unique opportunity to engage in employer-led project-based internships, in partnership with Riipen and wrap around support. With specialized career development resources and personalized coaching provided by AscentUP, this collaboration will equip learners with the skills, confidence, and experience necessary to thrive in their careers.

Employers can find out more and sign up here: learn.riipen.com/ascentup

Subportals experiences

AscentUP-Bridging
AscentUP-Bridging

AscentUP Bridging Program - April/May Cohort

Flexible

30-hour, fully subsidized internships for US employers to connect with youth across the US. Learners are paid a $300 USD stipend on completion of the project by Riipen. Employers are not required to provide payment.  Submit a project here for the AscentUP team to review.  Once approved, you will be matched with a team of 5 participants. Projects can start from April 21, 2025, and must be completed over 6 weeks. Projects must be completed by June 6, 2025 If you have questions or need help drafting your project content please email us at ascentup@riipen.com. You can also find all of our help articles here .

Admin AscentUP Team
Matches 0
Category Market research + 3
Open Closing on May 31, 2025
Paid
AscentUP-EWS
AscentUP-EWS
Houston, Texas, United States

AscentUP - Summer Internship Projects

Flexible

30-hour, fully-subsidized internships for US employers to connect with youth in community.   Learners are paid a $300 USD stipend on completion of the project by Riipen. Employers are not required to provide payment.  Submit a project here for the AscentUP team to review.  Once approved, you will be matched with a team of 5 participants. Projects can start from mid-June, and must be completed between 3 and 6 weeks. Projects must be completed by August 31st.  If you have questions or need help drafting your project content please email us at ascentup@riipen.com. You can also find all of our help articles here .

Admin AscentUP Team
Matches 1
Category Communications + 4
Closed

Recent experiences

Paid

AscentUP - Digital Tech Projects - 2025

Flexible

150-hour (30hrs per learner), fully-subsidized, digital tech internships for US employers.   Learners are paid a $300 USD stipend on completion of the project by Riipen. Employers are not required to provide payment.  Submit a project here for the AscentUP team to review.  Once approved, you will be matched with a team of up to 5 participants. Projects can start from early February and must be completed over 6 weeks. All projects must be completed by November 28th, 2025 Employers can sign up for the program   here . If you have questions or need help drafting your project content please email us at ascentup@riipen.com. You can also find all of our help articles here .

Admin AscentUP Team
Matches 10
Category Market research + 4
Open Closing on July 1, 2025
Paid

AscentUP - Business & Marketing Projects - 2025

Flexible

150-hour (30hrs per learner), fully-subsidized, business & marketing internships for US employers.   Learners are paid a $300 USD stipend on completion of the project by Riipen. Employers are not required to provide payment.  Submit a project here for the AscentUP team to review.  Once approved, you will be matched with a team of up to 5 participants. Projects can start from early February and must be completed over 6 weeks. All projects must be completed by November 28th, 2025 Employers can sign up for the program here . If you have questions or need help drafting your project content please email us at ascentup@riipen.com. You can also find all of our help articles here .

Admin AscentUP Team
Matches 5
Category Communications + 4
Closed
Paid

AscentUP - Digital Tech Projects (Winter Cohort)

Flexible

150-hour (30hrs per learner), fully-subsidized, digital tech internships for US employers.   Learners are paid a $300 USD stipend on completion of the project by Riipen. Employers are not required to provide payment.  Submit a project here for the AscentUP team to review.  Once approved, you will be matched with a team of up to 5 participants. Projects can start from early November and must be completed over 6 weeks. Projects must be completed by March 28th, 2025. Employers can sign up for the program   here . If you have questions or need help drafting your project content please email us at ascentup@riipen.com. You can also find all of our help articles here .

Admin AscentUP Team
Matches 7
Category Communications + 4
Closed
Paid

AscentUP - Business & Marketing Projects (Winter Cohort)

Flexible

150-hour (30hrs per learner), fully-subsidized, business & marketing internships for US employers.   Learners are paid a $300 USD stipend on completion of the project by Riipen. Employers are not required to provide payment.  Submit a project here for the AscentUP team to review.  Once approved, you will be matched with a team of up to 5 participants. Projects can start from early November and must be completed over 6 weeks. Projects must be completed by March 28th, 2025. Employers can sign up for the program here . If you have questions or need help drafting your project content please email us at ascentup@riipen.com. You can also find all of our help articles here .

Admin AscentUP Team
Matches 8
Category Communications + 4
Closed

Latest feedback

Ivanna Eusebe
Employer
May 6, 2025
Experience feedback
I am looking forward to seeing who will join us for the Marketing Project. Thank you guys for keeping me updated on the process. I was so impressed with the learners chosen for the other project because they all complemented each other perfectly. I am excited to see how the Marketing learners form a great team because I know they will also be perfectly chosen.
AscentUP
AscentUP - Business & Marketing Projects - 2025
AscentUP
ComfortlyTravel
Business & Marketing for a Traveltech Company
ComfortlyTravel
Katia Powell-Laurent
Katia Powell-Laurent
Founder & CEO
May 1, 2025
Experience feedback
Working with the AscentUP team was an incredible experience. The coordination, structure, and support throughout the project were thoughtful and deeply aligned with our mission. I appreciated the team’s responsiveness, flexibility, and commitment to centering equity and real-world impact. Thank you for making this journey both meaningful and smooth — I’d highly recommend this program to other mission-driven founders.
AscentUP
AscentUP - Digital Tech Projects (Winter Cohort)
AscentUP
Black Girls Nutrition (HUED Mamas. Co.)
Project Title: Black Fertility Awareness Campaign – Marketing & Brand Awareness
Black Girls Nutrition (HUED Mamas. Co.)
Kenneth Smith
President
April 30, 2025
Experience feedback
The students/interns where great. They were engaged and completed all tasks necessary to help the project to be a success
AscentUP
AscentUP - Business & Marketing Projects - 2025
AscentUP
Grace Mar Services Inc
Increase Enrollment of Business Program Leveraging Social Media Marketing Strategies
Grace Mar Services Inc