The California College Guidance Initiative (CCGI) ensures that all California students in grades 6-12 receive post-secondary education and training support.  Through CaliforniaColleges.edu, the initiative provides students with grade-specific resources for college, career, and financial aid planning. 

This platform is a convenient hub for a wide range of tools, including career exploration, A-G completion tracking, FAFSA/CADAA submissions, college search, and tracking for college applications to CSUs, UCs, and CCCs, all available at no cost.

A career pathway is a sequence of classes designed to combine academic learning with hands-on technical education. Career Pathway classes build skills and knowledge which allow students to:

• Explore a career sector

• Identify a major

• Consider post-secondary planning

Career Pathways can culminate in:

• Industry-recognized Certifications

• College Credits through Concurrent & Dual Enrollment

• Depth of knowledge and increased skills

A student can take Career Pathway classes during the day or after school during the Extended Day Program.