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A Career Fueled by Passion: One Firefighter’s Story of Finding Fulfillment Through CTE
Feb 6, 2024 | News
Story by Get There, Florida Department of Education February marks a special time to recognize and celebrate the incredible journey of Career and Technical Education (CTE). CTE programs throughout Florida are rooted in limitless potential and presents a key to...
Nominate a changemaker for FCAN’s 2024 Innovator Awards
Feb 6, 2024 | Initiatives, News
Show your appreciation for an innovator in your area who has risen above challenges to ensure Florida students achieve their academic goals! Florida College Access Network invites you to nominate an innovator from your school, business, or community (including...
Key Takeaways from “Dual Enrollment in Florida” Webinar
Feb 5, 2024 | Events
Dual enrollment programs allow high school students to take college courses and earn college credits. Research shows dual enrollment boosts college enrollment and completion rates while saving students time and money. However, access barriers persist, disadvantaging...
Understanding Career and Technical Education: A Resource Guide For Students and Parents
Feb 2, 2024 | Research and Data
To kick off Career and Technical Education (CTE) month in February, FCAN is releasing a new resource in English and Spanish to help students and their families navigate this postsecondary pathway. In just a few years, Florida has seen exponential growth in various CTE...
Registration is now open for the 2024 Talent Strong Florida Summit!
Jan 31, 2024 | Events
FCAN is working to improve “Access for All” through our vision for a Talent Strong Florida…and we can’t do it without you! This year’s location is at the Hilton Orlando. Register now to secure your spot and be a driving force in shaping the future of education and career success in Florida! The early bird registration rate of $319 saves $50 off the regular registration fee of $369 through March 31.
Five Bills to Watch
Jan 30, 2024 | News, Research and Data
Florida's 2024 Legislative Session Florida’s 2024 Legislative Session began on Tuesday, January 9. State senators and representatives will convene for 60 days before adjourning on Friday, March 8. The week of February 5 marks the halfway point of session and below are...
Register for “Dual Enrollment in Florida: Access, Barriers, and Best Practices” Webinar
Jan 16, 2024 | Events
Florida's dual enrollment system is a beacon of opportunity amid declining national community college enrollments. While the state has made significant strides in enhancing educational access and equity in these courses of rigor, opportunities exist to further advance...
2024 Florida Legislative Session Preview
Jan 9, 2024 | News, Research and Data
More career and technical education (CTE) expansion, computer science education, financial aid, and additional legislation impacting Florida’s students Florida’s 2024 Legislative Session is scheduled to start on Tuesday, January 9. After this session, current...
The Florida FAFSA Challenge starts today after a much-awaited FAFSA release
Jan 3, 2024 | Florida FAFSA Challenge, News
The Florida FAFSA Challenge starts today after a much-awaited FAFSA release Florida is set to receive over 800 million dollars more for students in need Florida College Access Network (FCAN) is pleased to announce the kickoff of the Florida FAFSA Challenge for the...
Early indications suggest Florida’s overall educational attainment rate is improving
Dec 19, 2023 | News, Research and Data
Florida leaders in 2019 wisely set an ambitious but achievable goal for educational attainment. The Strengthening Alignment between Industry and Learning (SAIL) to 60 Initiative seeks to increase to 60 percent the percentage of working-age adults in this state with a...
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