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.
How To Host Your Virtual Apply Yourself Florida Event
With COVID-19 adversely affecting millions of students’ ability to receive in-person support during the college application process, Florida College Access ... Read More
Register today for “From Research to Practice: Planning Inclusive Supports for Students with Intellectual Disabilities”
Guest presenters: Janice Seabrooks-Blackmore, Ph.D., Executive Director, Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities at the University of Central Florida ... Read More
With targeted outreach, schools can support adults who want to finish their degrees
In Florida, nearly 1.5 million working-age adults — that’s 13.5% of the state’s entire working-age population — have some college ... Read More