WNY’s Leading Local
Single-Source Solution for Finding, Developing & Transitioning Top Talent
Elevating Careers, Empowering Leaders, Enriching Lives
For over 35 years, leading progressive businesses have trusted the Ascendant team (a Career Partners International Firm) to nurture their talent, due to our personalized, people-first approach, access to a global network of resources, and our unwavering commitment to empowering those we serve.

Leadership Development
Fortify Your Future
The rate of change in the world–and the workplace–is increasing, as is the variety and volume of demands on your leaders. We deliver an array of programs and services to help both your established leaders and the up-and-comers build resiliency, expand their capacities, and improve their communication.

Outplacement Services
Empower Your People
(even when you no longer employ them)
Hard decisions have to be made on a daily basis, and sometimes that means having to let people go. But it doesn’t mean they have to be “cut loose”. Our outplacement services help make sure that they not only get another job, they actually land in a better position.

Direct-Hire Staffing
Find the Perfect Fit
Your people are your most valuable asset. And recruiting gone wrong can be incredibly costly, in terms of cash flow and culture. Our Direct-Hire Staffing team prides itself on helping your hire the right person, the first time, every time – an outcome ensured by our collaborative approach, commitment to culture, and Retention Guarantee.

Who We Are
Committed, Caring, Catalyzing Results
For over 35 years, our team has been recognized in the WNY community for truly embodying a personal, people-first approach to our work. Our results and our relationships stand as a testament to that fact because we really care and it shows.
Our Key Clients Over the Years
In Their Words
Feedback From Our Valued Customers and Community
Tools to Elevate
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We’re Cultivating a Community of Capable and Caring Leaders – Join Us!
Means to Ascend is our intentional community of growth for individuals looking to hone their skills and learn to be better leaders – no matter their position or situation – in the company of other like-minded folks.
Membership is free (all we want from you is your email and active participation), and includes:
- Exclusive content drops,
- Access to monthly mini-workshops and “office hours” coaching sessions
- Significant discounts on our twice-yearly Leadership Excellence course,
- Engaging social events/networking/professional development opportunities, and more!










