This guide outlines the standard referral and handoff process for community partners who are connecting participants to FutureTech Careers (FTC). Establishing a consistent referral method ensures timely follow-up, reduces communication gaps, and supports a smooth participant experience.
This guide outlines the standard process for enrolling participants into Future Tech Careers (FTC). It is designed to help GRCC staff, community partners, and coaches understand the required steps from referral through active participation. All participants—regardless of age, referral source, or program—use the same intake form and enrollment workflow.
This article explains the types of information community partners may be asked to enter into Launchpad when enrolling participants in FutureTech Careers (FTC). It is intended to clarify partner responsibilities, support accurate data entry, and explain why certain information is collected.
This article explains what happens after a participant is enrolled in FutureTech Careers (FTC). It is intended to help community partners understand how enrollment works, what steps occur behind the scenes, and what to expect after a participant’s information is entered into Launchpad.
This article outlines common situations community partners may encounter when entering participants into Launchpad for FutureTech Careers, including incomplete information, duplicate records, and uncertainty about enrollment status. It explains what partners can check on their own and when to contact FTC for support to help prevent delays and confusion.
This guide outlines the standard process for enrolling participants into Future Tech Careers (FTC). It is designed to help GRCC staff, community partners, and coaches understand the required steps from referral through active participation. All participants—regardless of age, referral source, or program—use the same intake form and enrollment workflow.
This guide explains how dual-enrolled high school students can participate in Future Tech Careers (FTC). Dual-enrolled students follow the same FTC expectations as any participant, with a few important considerations related to program eligibility and communication.
Future Tech Careers (FTC) welcomes and supports individuals who are justice-impacted, including anyone who has past or present involvement with the criminal justice system. Justice-impacted participants follow the same enrollment, referral, and training processes as all other FTC participants. This guide provides partners and staff with clear instructions for referring justice-impacted individuals to FTC in a respectful, confidential, and consistent manner.
This guide outlines how Work-Based Learning (WBL) activities are defined, coordinated, tracked, and completed under Future Tech Careers (FTC). WBL activities provide meaningful engagement with employer environments and support participants’ progression into high-demand careers. FTC uses the U.S. Department of Labor’s definition of Work-Based Learning.
This article outlines how community partners support participant access to FutureTech Careers Work-Based Learning opportunities, including how WBL activities are shared, supported, and coordinated, and how partners and FTC may collaboratively expand access over time.
This article explains how to record a participant’s most recent Internship or Work Experience (a.k.a. Work-Based Learning (WBL)) opportunity in Launchpad using the new federal case management field.
Explains the differences between online and in-person program formats and what participants should consider when choosing between them. This article is designed to help community partners guide participants in selecting an option that fits their schedule, learning preferences, and access to technology.
A look at how scheduling and time commitments can vary across programs, including differences between job training and degree programs. This article is designed to help community partners and participants set realistic expectations and plan for balancing coursework with other responsibilities.
Provides guidance on how to stay connected, informed, and prepared during the period between initial program steps and beginning training. This article also outlines how program staff and community partners support participants during this time.
Here is an overview of common barriers participants may experience when pursuing programs and how these may impact engagement. This article is designed to help community partners recognize these challenges and offers general guidance for supporting participants while keeping them connected and moving forward.
Outlines the steps participants may complete after applying and before starting training, including account setup, assessments, advising, and registration. This article helps participants and community partners understand timelines, expectations, and how to stay on track before classes begin.
An overview of the systems, tools, and expectations participants are likely to be introduced to when beginning with FutureTech Careers. This article helps participants understand how to access key resources like email and Canvas, and how early engagement supports success in programs and future careers.
Community partner referrals connect participants to FutureTech programs. This article outlines partner and staff roles, emphasizing the importance of ongoing support to help participants stay engaged, and what happens after a referral is made.
Provides an example of an evening class schedule for a FutureTech-related program and explains how to interpret it. This article is designed to help students and community partners understand the difference between scheduled and online courses, and how to plan time effectively using a sample schedule.
Explains how participants receive important communication about their training through email, Canvas, and program staff. This article also outlines expectations for checking messages regularly and how staying informed supports success in training, college, and future careers.
Describes the types of FutureTech events available to participants, including Career Conversations, workshops, and information sessions. This article explains how attending events supports career exploration, skill development, and ongoing engagement before and during training, and how community partners can encourage participation.