Georgia’s College Access Challenge
The Georgia College Access Challenge (GaCAC) is an aggressive collaborative approach to increase the number of high school students statewide who enter college, particularly with students who have not considered post-secondary education. The initiative creates and provides students and adult learners with resources and support. The partnership also engages and enlists education systems, the business community, parents, and community organizations.
Objectives of the College Access Challenge:
- Create a college-going culture in Georgia
- Promote the importance of post-secondary education
- Help students develop marketable skills and successful careers and to understand the direct correlation higher education has to increased earning potential
- Promote the availability of resources for post-secondary education throughout Georgia, such as www.GAcollege411.org and a broad range of state and local resources
- Provide direct outreach, with an emphasis to under-represented students and their families so that they understand the importance of higher education and the availability of resources
- Create better educated and more highly skilled workforce to compete in the global economy
Community Engagement Committee Organizations
- Archway — An Initiative of the University of Georgia
- Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education
- Chambers of Commerce
- Communities In Schools
- Early College Initiative
- GA Family Connection Partnership
- GA Board of Regents
- GA Student Finance Commission/GaCollege411
- GA Department of Early Care and Learning
- GA Department of Education
- GA Department of Human Resources
- GA Department of Labor
- GA Public Broadcasting
- Governor’s Office of Work Force Development
- GA PTA
- Junior Achievement
- Latin American Association
- Technical College System of Georgia
- United Way
- University System of Georgia
Resources and Links
www.GAcollege411.org: Career assessments, scholarship information, links to colleges, online applications and more
Motivational Lessons for Volunteers and Educators: Ready-made lessons for teachers, parents and volunteers for students of all ages
Apply to College Resources: How to set up Apply to College events at your school
College is for Everyone! Flyer: Provides students with a great way to spread the word about GAcollege411 and encourages them to start thinking about continuing their education after high school. FREE copies of the flyer can be ordered by emailing collegeaccessitems@usg.edu your name, school/organization, mailing address, and the number of flyers needed (in quantities of 500).