IMPACTED 55,000+ STUDENTS
Ascendance is a global youth organization that has impacted 55,000+ students across 26 countries. We enable students to discover their passion, gain real-world experiences through experiential learning and start building sustainable careers. To date, we have worked with students from 1,800+ schools and educational institutions with the assistance and support of over 700+ teachers.
Throughout the years, we have been fortunate to collaborate with the Malaysian Ministry of Education, global educational partners such as Wharton Interactive, entrepreneur platforms such as ET Ideas Social Business Incubator, corporate & business leaders, global young changemakers and community builders to bring 100+ events, workshops and programs annually to students. Today our team is fully run by Gen Zs as young as 8 to 23 years old.
OUR VISION
To build a sustainable & collaborative community for one million youngsters across the globe to achieve holistic success and unleash their potential.
OUR VISION
To build a sustainable & collaborative community for one million youngsters across the globe to achieve holistic success and unleash their potential.
OUR MISSION
To provide global exposure, world-class content, community, guidance and platform for youngsters by bringing together different parts of society.
OUR MISSION
To provide global exposure, world-class content, community, guidance and platform for youngsters by bringing together different parts of society.
ROAD TO IMPACTING #ONEMILLIONTEENS
ROAD TO IMPACTING #ONEMILLIONTEENS
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CHECK OUT OUR 2023 IMPACT REPORT
CHECK OUT OUR 2023 IMPACT REPORT
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with over 20,000 registered participants from 26 countries.
18th & 19th September 2021
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with over 22,000 registered participants from 18 countries.
17th & 18th September 2022
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with over 770 documentary submissions from all 16 states in Malaysia.
June 2023 to September 2023
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with over 40 student-run businesses established from Malaysia and Indonesia
May 2023 to October 2023
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non-stop 48 hour live summit with over 2,000 registered participants
5th to 7th September 2023
2024 Ascendance Gamechangers Program
Ascendance Outreach Program 2024
Ascendance Outreach Program 2024
Ascendance Outreach Program aims to provide schools with access to our online platform, theteenageentrepreneur.com, coupled with copies of our books, "The Makings of A Teenage Entrepreneur" & "Money Matter$? - Guide to Finance and Life for Gen Zs," made possible by our esteemed sponsors. This initiative fosters industry exposure and global opportunities for students.
Global Young Changemakers Competition 2024
Global Young Changemakers Competition 2024
The Global Young Changemakers Competition (GYCC) targets students aged 10 to 12, facilitating their financial literacy journey through theoretical learning and immediate application via project-based activities. Spanning West and East Malaysia, this endeavor seeks to enhance financial and community awareness among the youth.
Teenage Entrepreneur Challenge 2024
Teenage Entrepreneur Challenge 2024
The Teenage Entrepreneur Challenge (TEC) 2024 will engage 10 schools across three countries—Malaysia, Indonesia, and the USA. Over six months, students will conceptualize and execute their own social enterprises under the mentorship of industry experts and student entrepreneurs from Ivy League Universities. This initiative aims not only to generate revenue but also to deliver substantial community impact.
Apprenticeship Program
Apprenticeship Program
Students across Malaysia between the ages of 8 to 18 years old embark on a 6-month apprenticeship with Ascendance where they participate in various events and projects, allowing them to step out of their comfort zone, work together as a team, and expand their skill sets.
Breaking Down the Basics of Business & Leadership Skills Workshop
Breaking Down the Basics of Business & Leadership Skills Workshop
This workshop incorporated Wharton Interactive’s Alternate Reality Courseware for teenagers to learn and apply fundamental concepts of entrepreneurship and leadership through the Wharton Interactive simulation games and modules.
Ascendance Impactpreneurship Incubator
Ascendance Impactpreneurship Incubator
Bringing together the brightest undergraduate students from across the world, this incubator will establish student run startups focussing on contributing towards United Nation’s SDGs. With workshops conducted by Industry Experts and mentorship by Top Executives, Masters and Doctorate Students, this experience will strive to solve world problems with entrepreneurship.
What Do The Youngsters Say?
“I got 9A’s & No.1 in my batch ranking!”
17 YEARS OLD
Ascendance Apprentice & Ambassador
Head of Ascendance Weekly Round Up
“Turn my dreams into reality!”
12 YEARS OLD
Ascendance Apprentice & Ambassador
Content Creator
“Gaining more knowledge and confidence”
12 YEARS OLD
Join Ascendance Scholarship Recipient
Artist & YouTuber
Stages of Student Development with Ascendance
STAGE 1
AWARENESS AND EXPOSURE
A student will begin their journey with Ascendance by participating in one of our 100+ events ranging from mini-mentorship sessions by C-Suite executives, leadership and capacity-building workshops, global conferences, student-led talk shows and interest clubs. Through these events, students will begin to increase their awareness of the world, understand the workings of their mind and learn about the various opportunities available for them to explore.
STAGE 2
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
The students who wish to continue their learning journey will embark on the personal development stage. Here we will build their capacity and enhance their leadership and communication skills. Students will begin to take action towards their goals in all areas of life while developing their skills and abilities. They will be given opportunities to explore fields of their interests in a more hands on manner.
STAGE 3
STARTUP AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
As they begin to develop themselves, students who exhibit potential will be selected to be mentored by the Ascendance team and the associated entrepreneurs & corporate leaders. Students will be guided to develop their own social enterprises from an idea to a self-sustaining enterprise. These students will bring about change not only in their lives but also in the lives of their communities.
Stages of Student Development with Ascendance
PHASE 1
AWARENESS AND EXPOSURE
A student will begin their journey with Ascendance by participating in one of our 100+ events ranging from mini-mentorship sessions by C-Suite executives, leadership and capacity-building workshops, global conferences, student-led talk shows and interest clubs. Through these events, students will begin to increase their awareness of the world, understand the workings of their mind and learn about the various opportunities available for them to explore.
PHASE 2
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
The students who wish to continue their learning journey will embark on the personal development stage. Here we will build their capacity and enhance their leadership and communication skills. Students will begin to take action towards their goals in all areas of life while developing their skills and abilities. They will be given opportunities to explore fields of their interests in a more hands on manner.
PHASE 3
STARTUP AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
As they begin to develop themselves, students who exhibit potential will be selected to be mentored by the Ascendance team and the associated entrepreneurs & corporate leaders. Students will be guided to develop their own social enterprises from an idea to a self-sustaining enterprise. These students will bring about change not only in their lives but also in the lives of their communities.
2024 – 2025 Corporate Sponsors
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