Career Growth
We have the tools to help you thrive professionally in your career. Set yourself up for success through mentorship programs with seasoned professionals, webinars, microcredentials, curated resources designed to support your professional aspirations, and more!
Community and Connection
When making the transition into your professional career, a supportive community can make all the difference. To help you feel at home and find your place, join your fellow First Ascent members for a variety of social events and exclusive adventures all year round! Each First Ascent location has a dedicated Coordinator that creates weekly social events. There are also networking events, volunteer opportunities, and access to alumni connections. Our co-working spaces are the solution to your productivity and time-management challenges. Stop into any of our Base Camps to stay on top of your workload while also building your network!
Outdoor Recreation & Adventure
West Virginia is an outdoor recreation playground, and First Ascent is here to help you get outside for your next adventure. We offer no cost gear rentals and curated group adventures throughout the year. These events are beginner friendly and invite you to get to know other program members. The mountains are calling!
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
West Virginia prides itself on being an entrepreneur friendly state. First Ascent helps to connect members with entrepreneurial resources while they start and grow their businesses. Gain access to startup resources, networking events, the Entrepreneurship Ecosystem, pitch events and more!