Jan 23, 2018 | Events, Research and Policy
Each year, the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) surveys employers to determine the professional skills they most value. Communication, teamwork, critical thinking, and professionalism top the list. Students develop these skills through their...
Jan 22, 2018 | Events, Research and Policy
While labor economists predict that 60% of all jobs by 2025 will require a postsecondary credential, there is a common misconception that a bachelor’s degree is the only pathway to career success. FCAN’s first webinar of 2018 featured Neil Ridley, director of state...
Dec 20, 2017 | Events, Research and Policy
While labor economists predict that 60% of all jobs by 2025 will require a postsecondary credential, there is a common misconception that a bachelor’s degree is the only pathway to career success. Join FCAN and Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the...
Dec 4, 2017 | Events, Initiatives
Through community-wide efforts, last year Florida increased FAFSA completion by 9.1% through March 2017, which brought an additional $37 million in Pell Grants to college freshmen statewide. This support is critical in helping students go to college. FCAN’s 2017-18...
Oct 19, 2017 | Events, Initiatives
Mindy Edgeman was intrigued by the idea of hosting College Application Week festivities at her school. But Edgeman — the college and career counselor at Bloomingdale High School in Valrico — had to see the event in order to believe in its impact. “When I was told...
