For years, California school districts have relied on CCGI for college and career readiness (CCR) support. But as the landscape of education evolves, so do the needs of students, educators, and administrators. Enter SchooLinks—a modern, comprehensive solution that not only matches CCGI’s core offerings but goes further, providing advanced tools for academic planning, work-based learning, and postsecondary success.

Our SchooLinks vs. CCGI Comparison Guide breaks down the key differences, ensuring your district has everything needed to drive better student outcomes. Here’s what sets SchooLinks apart:

🚀 1. Multi-Pathway Course Planning

While CCGI tracks A-G course completion for UC/CSU eligibility, SchooLinks takes it further with a 4-6 year course planner. This tool not only supports A-G but also CTE pathways, graduation endorsements, and district-specific requirements. Students can easily map their academic journey while districts gain visibility into graduation readiness​.

🎓 2. Comprehensive College Application Management

CCGI focuses solely on UC/CSU applications. SchooLinks expands access, integrating with the Common App, Parchment, sendEDU, and all other application types. Students can apply to any college seamlessly—eliminating barriers to opportunity​.

💼 3. Robust Internship & Work-Based Learning (WBL)

Unlike CCGI, SchooLinks offers a full WBL program management suite, including:

• Internship matching and student-driven searches
• Hours tracking with built-in employer verification
• A dedicated employer portal for seamless communication​.

🔍 4. Advanced College & Career Exploration

CCGI provides basic career exploration. SchooLinks enhances this with:

• Real-world career profiles
• Industry-aligned pathways
• Interactive assessments that make career discovery engaging and personalized​.

🕰 5. Real-Time Data Insights

While CCGI provides static reports, SchooLinks offers a live College & Career Indicator (CCI) dashboard. This dashboard allows districts to:

• Track student readiness in real-time
• Identify gaps proactively
• Streamline state reporting for California’s CCI benchmarks​​.

🎓 6. Alumni Engagement & Postsecondary Tracking

SchooLinks empowers districts to stay connected with graduates through:

• Custom alumni surveys
• NSC enrollment verification
• Postsecondary case management tools​.

💬 7. Year-Round Live Support

Unlike CCGI, SchooLinks offers dedicated, year-round live chat support for students, educators, and families—ensuring everyone gets the help they need, when they need it​​.

🌟 Why SchooLinks Is the Future-Ready CCR Platform

Beyond features, SchooLinks delivers a unique approach to implementation and success. Every district receives:

• Dedicated customer success representatives to guide onboarding
• Customizable rollouts to drive staff adoption and student engagement
• Real-time insights and reporting to inform decision-making​​.

💡 Ready to see the difference firsthand? Book a demo today and discover how SchooLinks can revolutionize CCR in your district.

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