Program Information AllieKits Network is a nonprofit organization based in Long Beach, California, focused on preparing girls and young women for opportunities in creative industries through workforce training, mentorship, and hands-on learning.\r\n\r\nIts core program, ASCEND (Advancing Students in Creative Enterprise and Nex-Gen Designs), provides training in digital media, content creation, branding, and entrepreneurship. The program combines technical skill development with real-world project experience to support career readiness, portfolio development, and pathways into employment, freelancing, and business ownership.\r\n\r\nAllieKits Network works in partnership with community organizations, industry professionals, and local employers to ensure its programs are aligned with current workforce needs and create access to meaningful career opportunities.