Application opens November 2, 2026
The Ascend: Career Accelerator (ACA) Program is specifically designed for low to moderate income and/or first generation (LIFG) college students who have demonstrated strong academic performance and a desire to achieve their ambitious professional goals through business or technology careers. ACA’s personalized and unique programming and coaching will prepare Scholars to successfully build their professional tool kit by exploring and identifying their business or technology interests as well as building their network through connections with peers and industry experts. Successful completion of ACA programming (curriculum, coaching and events) may lead to preferred admission to MLT Career Prep.
Eligibility for Ascend: Career Accelerator
- Recent High School graduates enrolled in college/university and/or
- Current college freshmen graduating with a Bachelor's degree by Fall 2029, Spring 2030, or Summer 2030
- U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident (includes DACA participants)
- Intent to earn a Bachelor’s degree at a four-year accredited college/university
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative college GPA
- Career interest in Business or Technology (but we accept all majors)
- Demonstrated commitment to MLT’s mission
- Lived experience with inequitable access to career accelerating resources
- Ability to complete monthly assignments and attend all virtual seminars required for the completion of the program
- Interest in future enrollment in MLT Career Prep
Important Dates:
- Application Deadline: Monday, January 4, 2027, 11:59pm ET
- Submit your application by this deadline to be considered for a final round review
- Finalist will be notified by Friday, January 8th
- Submit your college transcripts verifying your enrollment, graduation date, and current college GPA
- Submit your updated resume
- Admission Decision Letters will be sent the week of January 18th
- Admitted students must confirm enrollment by January 25th
- Program Start: January 27th
MLT Ascend: Career Accelerator
Application opens November 2, 2026
The Ascend: Career Accelerator (ACA) Program is specifically designed for low to moderate income and/or first generation (LIFG) college students who have demonstrated strong academic performance and a desire to achieve their ambitious professional goals through business or technology careers. ACA’s personalized and unique programming and coaching will prepare Scholars to successfully build their professional tool kit by exploring and identifying their business or technology interests as well as building their network through connections with peers and industry experts. Successful completion of ACA programming (curriculum, coaching and events) may lead to preferred admission to MLT Career Prep.
Eligibility for Ascend: Career Accelerator
- Recent High School graduates enrolled in college/university and/or
- Current college freshmen graduating with a Bachelor's degree by Fall 2029, Spring 2030, or Summer 2030
- U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident (includes DACA participants)
- Intent to earn a Bachelor’s degree at a four-year accredited college/university
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative college GPA
- Career interest in Business or Technology (but we accept all majors)
- Demonstrated commitment to MLT’s mission
- Lived experience with inequitable access to career accelerating resources
- Ability to complete monthly assignments and attend all virtual seminars required for the completion of the program
- Interest in future enrollment in MLT Career Prep
Important Dates:
- Application Deadline: Monday, January 4, 2027, 11:59pm ET
- Submit your application by this deadline to be considered for a final round review
- Finalist will be notified by Friday, January 8th
- Submit your college transcripts verifying your enrollment, graduation date, and current college GPA
- Submit your updated resume
- Admission Decision Letters will be sent the week of January 18th
- Admitted students must confirm enrollment by January 25th
- Program Start: January 27th