Vanguard Rising is a skills-first, experiential learning lab designed to prepare veterans and military spouses before hire—building confidence, capability, and career readiness through applied work, real-world training (including the use of virtual reality tools), coaching, and employer-aligned projects.

This is not job placement.

This is structured, hands-on experience that builds workplace readiness and demonstrated capability through real projects.

This is preparation that leads to stronger career outcomes.

You gain early access to prepared, motivated veterans and military spouses, along with visibility into validated performance before hire—reducing hiring risk and accelerating onboarding.

More than a talent source, Vanguard Rising is a partner focused on readiness, capability, and long-term workforce strength.

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By The ASCEND Collective

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