Gafutures.org Overview

Topics Objective Branding New Features and Functions Enhanced Features and Functions

Website Objective To provide a platform in which Georgia residents can explore career and college options.

Branding

Branding Also mention GCIS and GCIS Junior are a part of GAfutures as well. Mention GAfutures is free for all users

Branding Emphasis that the site is for all users and how they can use this site to make career and college decisions

New Features and Functions

GAfutures.org GaCollege411 used multiple accounts to log-in

Account Access Single account sign in for access to all areas of the website SURFER, STARS, Transcript Exchange, Admin Center GaCollege411 used multiple accounts to log-in

Create a new account Streamlined new account creation process Fewer required fields This is for those people who did not have a GAcollege411 or GCIS account. Emphasize the required fields are marked with a red asterisk

Have an existing account? Enter your Username and Password If you already have an account, sign in using your existing username and password

Have an existing account? Username and Password retrieval

Forgot Username? Your Institutional Admin at your school or organization can also reset your username or password.

Forgot Password? Your Institutional Admin at your school or organization can also reset your username or password.

My GAfutures Overview Page My GAfutures includes messaging, profile management and administrative functions Emphasize the Help button

Enhanced Features and Functions

Transcript Exchange/GPA Processing Calculated once a day Transcripts printed one at a time HOPE GPA will calculate multiple times a day Transcripts printed in batches Administrators contacted GSFC to manage admin & students accounts Administrators manage admin & student accounts Currently calculate once a day at night. Now will do 3 times per day Currently can only print one student at a time Weren’t able to do this before In the past had to call us to delete transcripts

Enhanced Features and Functions Admin

Explore Careers General Management Admin Portals Emphasize that Bridge Reporting is in one location

Explore Careers Emphasize that Bridge Reporting is in one location

BRIDGE Reporting Emphasize that Bridge Reporting is in one location

CCRPI Reporting Emphasize how elementary school teachers can use the site to report their CCRPI data (elementary school teachers are new to our site)

Other Reporting Emphasize how all other reports can be generated from this menu

Portfolios and Grouping Emphasize viewing and hiding portfolios Emphasize grouping

Checklists Emphasize how to customize the Course Planner Emphasize how to customize the checklist (i.e. BRIDGE requirements)

Explore Careers General Management Admin Portals Emphasize that Bridge Reporting is in one location

General Management SURFER/STARS Emphasize that Bridge Reporting is in one location

CREATE ACCOUNT & BATCHING ACCOUNTS General Management CREATE ACCOUNT & BATCHING ACCOUNTS Emphasize that Bridge Reporting is in one location

EDIT ACCOUNT & USERNAME/PASSWORD General Management EDIT ACCOUNT & USERNAME/PASSWORD RECOVERY Emphasize that Bridge Reporting is in one location

New Features and Functions Students

Benefits of Explore Careers Assist students with BRIDGE & CCRPI activities Age appropriate for K-12 and postsecondary Help improve high school college and career goals Help high school students prepare for postsecondary education Help Georgia residents prepare for career opportunities Involve students and parents in the educational process

Explore Careers Two Versions: Junior: Recommended for elementary and middle school students Regular: Recommended for middle school, high school and post secondary students

Explore Careers Junior Version Emphasize that Junior is simplified and at a lower reading level

Explore Careers Junior Version Who Am I? Emphasize the BRIDGE requirements

Explore Careers Junior Version Where Am I Going? Emphasize the BRIDGE requirements

Explore Careers Junior Version How Do I Get There? Emphasize the BRIDGE requirements

Explore Careers Junior Version Career Portfolio

Explore Careers Regular Version

Explore Careers Regular Version Plan Your Future

Explore Careers Regular Version Assessments Emphasize the BRIDGE requirements

Explore Careers Regular Version Occupations Emphasize the BRIDGE requirements

Explore Careers Regular Version Education & Financial Aid Emphasize the BRIDGE requirements

Explore Careers Regular Version Employment

Explore Careers Regular Version My Career Portfolio

Contact Us 1.800.724.9000 gafutures@gsfc.org

To promote and increase access to education beyond high school for Georgians. To be the premier provider of student financial aid and educational services for Georgians.