Chris Laney was one of three Workforce Education Innovators recently recognized by Florida College Access Network at the 2019 FCAN Summit. This follow-up story highlights Chris’s work as a community leader preparing high school students for the education and career...
By Laurie Meggesin, FCAN’s Executive Director, and originally published on National College Access Network’s blog On Monday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 7071 (HB 7071) into law, thereby sealing the state’s commitment to expanding education...
Recognizing that increasing the talent pipeline is vital for Florida’s continued growth and economic prosperity, Governor Ron DeSantis today signed House Bill 7071 (HB 7071), a forward-thinking workforce education package to strengthen the state’s talent pool. HB...
When it comes to Florida’s placement on U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of the best states for higher education, the third time has definitely proven to be a charm. For the third consecutive year, Florida sits atop the publication’s Higher Education...
With 49% of working-age Floridians currently holding a postsecondary degree or credential, there is still work to be done in order to ensure the state has the talent needed to meet the needs of its rapidly growing economy. FCAN is honoring best practices in that area...
The $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence is the nation’s signature recognition of high achievement and performance among America’s community colleges. The winners of the 2019 prize, which were selected from an original pool of more than 1,000...
