Comprehensive College and Career Training
for Counselors and Access Advisors
We are an "Alliance" of state education agencies, non-profit organizations, and postsecondary institutions who are working together to help more students "Go" beyond high school to earn a higher education credential. Go Alliance offers just-in-time professional development courses, designed by experts in the field, on the topics school counselors and college access professionals want and need most.
Designed by and for professionals like you.
Go Alliance offers professional development courses designed by practicing school counselors, college access professionals, and school counseling faculty as well as industry partners such as ASCA, ACT, College Board, and more.
Impactful, job-relevant training.
Learn how to get more students on the path to postsecondary education, especially low-income and first-generation students.
Proven community learning approach.
Join in discussions, see best practices in action and gain knowledge you can incorporate in your work immediately.
86% of counselors say Go Alliance helped them change their practice
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88% have used the action plans they developed in training
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95% recommend the training to colleagues
Client Testimonials
Simply the best
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"This was the best professional development I've had in my 25 year career."
College-Going Culture
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"Our college nights and financial aid nights have improved tremendously in both content delivered and attendance. Students are applying sooner. Our school culture has improved tremendously toward a more 'college-going' culture!"
Every student matters
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"I've adopted the position that every single child that stands in front of me is a future college graduate and I treat them as such."
Five Stars
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"I immediately shared the resources and started teaching colleagues about what I learned. This training should be required for all counselors!"
Counselor Collaboration
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"As a result of the training, our 8th grade students are going to the high school to meet the counselors, admin staff, take a tour of the campus, learn about classes offered, and talk with student ambassadors.... This is a valuable change!"
New Programs for Students
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"Based on what I learned, I created a class for middle grades students that allows them to plan for their future and learn about the expectations of high school and secondary education."