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
%
Working-age Floridians currently holding a postsecondary degree or credential
%
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.
Hillsborough Community College receives Lumina Foundation grant to advance racial justice and equity efforts
Hillsborough Community College is one of 19 colleges and universities — and the only Florida institution — to receive grant ... Read More
Florida Chamber Foundation releases strategies to meet state’s Talent Supply & Education needs by 2030
The Florida Chamber Foundation recently released talent supply and education recommendations from the Florida 2030 research initiative. The chamber unveiled ... Read More
Key Takeaways from No Excuses Poverty Initiative: Building Systemic Support for Low-Income Students
72% That’s the proportion of Amarillo College students who were struggling with at least one basic life need, such as ... Read More