Mar 6, 2019 | Research and Policy
The latest United Way ALICE Report provides the most comprehensive look at the segment of Florida’s population that is working hard but barely making ends meet. ALICE stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. These residents earn more than the federal...
Mar 4, 2019 | Research and Policy
The 2019 Florida Legislative Session starts tomorrow, March 5. Building Florida’s talent pipeline through access to high-quality credentials and degrees beyond high school remains a priority for policymakers. FCAN has created a preview of Governor Ron DeSantis’...
Feb 21, 2019 | LCAN, News, Research and Policy
Florida’s postsecondary attainment rate, which is already growing at a faster pace than the nation as a whole, recently got an extra boost.Last week, Lumina Foundation released an update to its Stronger Nation report with new certificate attainment data, revealing...
Dec 11, 2018 | News, Research and Policy
As Florida leaders prepare for the 2019 legislative session and begin meetings in Tallahassee, FCAN is pleased to share its recap of the notable legislation from the 2018 session that stands to impact Florida college students. Education reforms from the 2018 session...
Sep 17, 2018 | LCAN, Research and Policy
The future is now in Collier County. Future Ready Collier released its inaugural Report to the Community this past summer. The local college access network (LCAN) is comprised of more than 60 organizations, businesses, schools, and community members working to ensure...
Sep 14, 2018 | News, Research and Policy
Newly-released U.S. Census data reveal Florida achieved the biggest gain in its proportion of working-age adults with a degree or high-quality credential beyond high school in more than a decade. The state’s 2017 rate of degrees and credentials beyond high...
