Why We’re Here
CaliforniaColleges.edu smooths the path to college and career specifically for California students, with a particular focus on closing equity and opportunity gaps. The comprehensive digital platform provides students with the tools they need to develop their college and career plans, view and link their academic records with applications to the state’s public colleges and the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) and provide reports for educators to identify students that need the most help and target their interventions effectively. Whether students are pursuing postsecondary education or going directly into a career or the military, CaliforniaColleges.edu empowers students for college and career success.
Equitable Futures
Biases and structural racism create inequities that must be actively addressed in order to move toward a more just and equitable society. All students should have access to an equitable baseline of college and career guidance and should be equitably treated in the admissions, placement, and financial aid processes. The students most likely to be harmed by the lack of standardization and alignment between educational systems are those who are the most vulnerable.
Our Vision
We envision a future in which all students in California have equal opportunity to pursue training and education that connects their strengths, passions, and goals to well-paid and fulfilling career opportunities.
Our Mission
CCGI helps smooth the path to college for students in California and unify the efforts of the institutions that serve them.
Our Values
Student Focus
Students are at the heart of everything we do. We design systems that minimize obstacles and empower students to make informed choices about their futures.
Equity
We actively fight against biases and structural racism to ensure a fair and just educational system. All students deserve an equitable baseline of college and career guidance, admissions eligibility transparency, and financial aid opportunities.
Transparency
Trust and accountability are key. We provide clear and accessible information so students and families can understand their educational and career pathways.
Integrity
Honest, ethical behavior lies at the core of all our work and is essential to good stewardship of public resources and student data.
Relationship-Based Collaboration
Improving student outcomes requires us to change the way that educational systems operate. Systems are comprised of individuals. Creating attentive, ongoing relationships with individuals is central to how we create change.
How We Create Change
We focus on three key strategies to achieve systemic change and improve student outcomes.
Policy and Standards
We advocate for clear data standards and equitable access to the college and career planning curriculum through CaliforniaColleges.edu.
Data and Guidance Infrastructure
CaliforniaColleges.edu provides a one-stop platform for students and integrates with applications to streamline admissions and support.
Educator Support
We offer resources and training to help educators leverage data for effective guidance and accurate data management in their districts.