Focus Areas
- Unique career development opportunities
- Exclusive access to internships and employer partnerships
- Personalized coaching and ongoing support
- Streamlined use of technology to connect coursework and FutureTech resources
FutureTech Value Propositions
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Work-Based Learning Opportunities
FutureTech connects students with real-world experiences that strengthen classroom learning. Opportunities such as internships, job shadowing, site visits, and career conversations help students explore career options and gain professional skills while building employer connections.
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Higher Education Navigation Services
FutureTech provides information sessions, career conversations, and GRCC advising that help students make sense of their academic journey. These services clarify GRCC program options, connect students to available supports, and in some cases guide transfer considerations, making higher education more approachable.
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Employer-Aligned Short-Term Credentials
Students have access to short-term, employer-recognized credentials. These credentials are designed with local employer input, ensuring workplace relevance. They may serve as standalone qualifications for immediate employment or be stacked toward long-term degree and career goals.
Program Priorities
Access: FutureTech makes high-demand career pathways more approachable by helping students navigate programs that can feel overwhelming. This includes providing general information sessions and guidance to help students understand academic requirements and explore options.
Workforce Alignment: Students benefit from employer partnerships that can provide internships, job shadowing, and career readiness experiences not available elsewhere. They also gain opportunities to earn credentials developed with employer input, ensuring that the skills learned directly match workplace needs.
Student Support: Participants receive readiness coaching through one-on-one sessions with a job developer along with the Career Success Program. They receive tailored guidance and structured touchpoints to help them stay on track. Support includes helping students map their education pathway, whether continuing at GRCC or considering transfer to other institutions.
Career Pathways and Participant Goals
Students who join FutureTech can expect:
- Access to the professional program paths offered by GRCC
- Opportunities to participate in work-based learning experiences such as internships and career conversations
- Guidance in exploring different career options and building a path that matches their goals
- Unique access to "power skills" and life skills teaching
- Direct support from FutureTech coaches who understand both academic and workplace expectations
- Navigation services that help clarify higher education expectations and opportunities
- The ability to pursue short-term, employer-recognized credentials that can stand alone or be stacked toward long-term career goals
Why This Matters
FutureTech is more than a single program; it’s a pathway designed to help students move confidently from learning to earning. By combining work-based experiences, higher education navigation, and industry-driven credentials, FutureTech prepares students for the next step in both education and career. Students who join FutureTech gain direct access to these opportunities, ensuring they are not only ready for today’s workforce but also positioned for long-term success.