FCAN Blog
Workforce Education Innovator Chris Laney helps connect high school students with in-demand careers
Chris Laney was one of three Workforce Education Innovators recently recognized by Florida College Access Network at the 2019 FCAN Summit. This follow-up story highlights Chris’s work as a community leader preparing high school students for the education and career...
Key takeaways from “Yes, College is Worth It”
For every dollar invested in the Florida College System (FCS), the state’s taxpayers fully recovered their original investment and reaped an additional return of $5.80. That’s one of the findings in a recent Florida TaxWatch analysis titled, “Independent Assessment of...
“Sail to 60” goal puts Florida on track to prepare today’s students for tomorrow’s workforce
By Laurie Meggesin, FCAN's Executive Director, and originally published on National College Access Network's blog On Monday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 7071 (HB 7071) into law, thereby sealing the state’s commitment to expanding education...
Florida adopts “SAIL to 60” postsecondary attainment goal
Recognizing that increasing the talent pipeline is vital for Florida’s continued growth and economic prosperity, Governor Ron DeSantis today signed House Bill 7071 (HB 7071), a forward-thinking workforce education package to strengthen the state’s talent pool. HB...
Highlights from the 2019 Florida College Access Network Summit
More than 360 college access and student success champions convened for the 2019 Florida College Access Network Summit last month, and a good number of them had plenty to say. (And tweet!)This year’s theme was “Candid Conversations,” and the summit...
Register today for “Yes, College is Worth It”
While headlines question the value of a college degree, research continues to show a positive return on investment for credential completers. A recent Florida TaxWatch analysis found the benefits of earning a postsecondary credential is also good for...
2019 Florida Legislative Session Recap: Florida’s Attainment Goal and Strengthened Career Pathways
Florida College Access Network (FCAN) released today a recap of the 2019 Florida Legislative Session, with a focus on notable legislation that stands to increase Florida’s talent pool and impact postsecondary students.This recap concludes FCAN's series of...
Key Takeaways from “Improving Postsecondary Education Success for Former Foster Youth”
Helios Education Foundation recently partnered with Educate Tomorrow to publish a brief titled, “Promoting Degree Attainment Among Former Foster Youth: An Exploration of Florida’s Policies, Programs, and Practices to Improve Postsecondary Education for Foster Youth.”...
2019 Florida College Access Network Summit — PowerPoint Presentations
The 2019 FCAN Summit is in the rear-view mirror, and we would like to extend a huge thank you to all the changemakers who attended the event and joined the conversation surrounding college access and completion for all Florida students. More than 360 people from...
FutureMakers Coalition releases 2018 Outcomes Report
As it works towards its goal of transforming Southwest Florida’s workforce along the cradle-to-career pathway, the FutureMakers Coalition recently released its 2018 Outcomes Report. The coalition is a Local College Access Network. Since its inception in 2014,...