ASCENT

(ADVANCING SOCIAL CAPITAL THROUGH ENHANCED NETWORKS AND TRAINING)

Milton, Pennsylvania

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Snapshot: Advancing Social Capital through Enhanced Networks and Training (ASCENT) is an adaptive program that increases learners’ healthcare expertise and connects them to opportunities to build their social capital skills, such as networking, navigation, and other soft skills.

Target Population: Adult learners starting or advancing a healthcare career pathway.

Industry: Healthcare

Team Lead: Katherine Vastine

Lead Organization: Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit

Key Partners: Central Susquehanna LPN Career Center, Central Pennsylvania Workforce Development Corporation, Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation, Geisinger Medical Center

Team Coach: Suzi P. Shoemaker

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