May 29, 2026 | Initiatives
At Fred K. Marchman Technical College in Pasco County, Director Tonia Shook has implemented innovative strategies that have expanded access to workforce training, strengthened career pathways, and built impactful community partnerships that support student success....
May 27, 2026 | Initiatives
Anita Herrera’s leadership in FCAN’s statewide initiatives – Apply Yourself Florida, Florida FAFSA Challenge, College Decision Day, and Plan It Florida – has created a comprehensive support system that guides students and families from ninth grade through...
May 26, 2026 | LCAN, News
Last month, dozens of educators, employers, healthcare partners and community leaders gathered in Hernando County for the Talent Strong Pasco Hernando breakfast, a regional convening hosted by the Spark Pasco Hernando College Access Network and the Florida College...
May 14, 2026 | News, Research and Policy
READ THE REPORT Nearly 2 million people have moved to Florida since 2020. Over the past four years, the state has added more than 1.2 million jobs, the second-fastest growth rate in the country. Then you look at FAFSA completion rates. The Florida College Access...
May 13, 2026 | Events, News
Florida is the #1 state in the nation for year-over-year FAFSA completion improvement. Last week, the people who helped earn that ranking gathered in Tampa for the 2026 Talent Strong Florida Summit. Over three days, 350 summit attendees heard from national leaders,...
