Sponsor & Partner
Fund a future. Open a door.
Across the world, talented students and professionals have the ability to go further, but not the guidance or the money to pay for it. Your support keeps our webinars free and gives those who can't pay a seat at the table.
How your support works
Free webinars.
Sponsors cover the cost of Open Door Webinars, so anyone can attend.
Sponsored seats.
Sponsors fund Pathway Strategy Sessions and program places for students and graduates who apply and can't afford them.
Impact you can see.
Every sponsor receives a report on who was reached and what happened next: applications submitted, scholarships won, new roles started.
Sponsor tiers
Ways to fund a future
| Tier | Contribution | What it funds | What you receive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Give a Seat | $25, $50, $200, one-time or monthly CAD | Pooled into the Open Door Fund | Name on the Supporters Wall (optional) · quarterly impact email |
| Seat Sponsor | $200 per seat CAD | One student's or graduate's Pathway Strategy Session | Named seat · a thank-you note from the recipient (with consent) |
| Cohort Sponsor | $1,000 CAD | 2 seats in the Global Pathway Program | Logo on the cohort page · outcomes report |
| Webinar Series Sponsor | $3,000 per quarter CAD | 3 free Open Door Webinars | "Presented by" credit · 2-minute intro slot · logo on replays · attendance report |
| Founding Partner | $7,500+ per year CAD | A named fund in your organization's name, for example the "Northfield Open Door Fund" | Advisory seat · co-branded content · annual impact report |
All amounts are in Canadian dollars (CAD).
Who partners with us
- Individuals and diaspora supporters who want to help the next generation, in Africa and around the world, get the guidance they never had.
- Universities, colleges and alumni associations reaching ambitious students worldwide.
- Trade schools and training providers co-hosting Career Pivot webinars.
- Job sites, recruiters and industry insiders sharing selected roles with our community.
- Employers funding cohorts, or Future-Skills Accelerator places for staff affected by restructuring.
- Community groups, churches and foundations sponsoring seats for their members.
Sponsored seat rules
- Who can apply: students, or graduates within 24 months of finishing, in any country, who can't afford paid guidance.
- How: complete Get Started and tick "Apply for a sponsored seat". Seats are awarded monthly.
- Commitment: attend your session and complete a short follow-up survey after 3 months.
- Fairness: a share of seats is reserved for applicants from under-served regions, including Africa.
Sponsored places in programs such as the Global Pathway Program are arranged with your guide after your Pathway Strategy Session, based on the funds available. Tell us in Get Started if you need a sponsored seat.
Give a Seat
Every seat you fund brings someone, somewhere, one step closer.
Your contribution is pooled into the Open Door Fund. You receive a quarterly impact email, and your name on the Supporters Wall if you choose.
Ascencia Services Inc. is a company, not a registered charity. Contributions are not charitable donations and do not receive tax receipts.
Partner inquiry
Let's talk about partnering.
Universities, trade schools, employers, foundations, community groups and individuals: tell us what you have in mind.
Ascencia Services Inc. is a company, not a registered charity. Contributions are not charitable donations and do not receive tax receipts.
Frequently asked questions
Is my contribution a charitable donation?
No. Ascencia Services Inc. is a company, not a registered charity, so contributions are not charitable donations and do not receive tax receipts.
How are sponsored seats awarded?
Applications are reviewed once a month. A share of seats is reserved for applicants from under-served regions, including Africa. Awarded applicants receive a single-use code that makes their Pathway Strategy Session free.
Can I choose who my seat supports?
Seat Sponsors have a named seat and, with the recipient's consent, receive a thank-you note. Recipients themselves are chosen through the monthly review so the process stays fair.
What do sponsors receive?
Every sponsor receives a report on who was reached and what happened next: applications submitted, scholarships won, new roles started. Higher tiers add credits, logos and attendance reports.
Can I stop a monthly contribution?
Yes, at any time, using the link in your thank-you email.