When students succeed, Florida thrives.
Florida College Access Network is the heart of a movement to ensure today’s students are prepared for tomorrow’s jobs.
The Challenge
Florida faces a talent gap, with jobs increasingly requiring an education beyond high school. Florida must boost education attainment—especially for our most vulnerable students—so we don’t fall behind.
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Florida households struggling to make ends meet
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Working-age Floridians currently holding a postsecondary degree or credential
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Jobs requiring a degree or credential by 2025.
The Solution
Florida College Access Network partners with communities and leaders to ensure more students achieve an education beyond high school, paving the path to prosperity for Florida families and our state.
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