Events
Key Takeaways from ‘FAFSA and Workforce Pell’ Webinar
Oct 1, 2026 | Events
Florida’s high school Class of 2026 completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at the highest rate FCAN has ever recorded. At the same time, Florida has begun implementing Workforce Pell, an expansion of the federal Pell Grant program. Since July...
Key Takeaways from “2026 Florida Legislative Session Recap” Webinar
Jul 20, 2026 | Events
The Florida Legislature adjourned sine die March 13 after passing 237 bills in its 60-day session. Lawmakers returned to Tallahassee for three special sessions: congressional redistricting, property taxes and the state budget. On Monday, June 29, Gov. Ron DeSantis...
Three Days, One Mission: Highlights from the 2026 Talent Strong Florida Summit
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,...
Why The Talent Strong Florida Summit Matters Now
More than 300 practitioners from K–12, colleges, nonprofits, workforce organizations, and philanthropy are gathering at the Talent Strong Florida Summit on May 6-8 in Tampa with a shared purpose: to close Florida’s attainment gap. The convening is designed to align...
Key Takeaways from “Building High-Value Pathways: What the Research Shows and How Your Region Can Get Started” Webinar
Feb 5, 2026 | Events
Picture a high school senior in rural Florida watching career videos, perusing job boards, and scrolling through college websites, trying to answer a deceptively simple question: What should I do after I graduate high school? This student may find clues scattered...
Register for “Building High-Value Pathways: What the Research Shows and How Your Region Can Get Started” webinar
Jan 9, 2026 | Events
Most Florida jobs require postsecondary credentials. The question is: which credentials actually lead to good careers? High-value career pathways answer that question. They connect students to programs aligned with in-demand, high-wage jobs in their regions. They turn...
Key Takeaways from “Insights Into Action: The Next Phase of Florida’s Statewide Longitudinal Data System” Webinar
Nov 6, 2025 | Events
When high school students and families try to understand which education pathways lead to good careers, they could face a frustrating reality: the information exists, but it’s scattered across different systems and difficult to piece together. Florida has built one of...
Registration Opens for the 2026 Talent Strong Florida Summit
Nov 5, 2025 | Events
Registration is now open for Florida College Access Network's (FCAN) annual Talent Strong Florida Summit taking place May 6-8, at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay. Building on the momentum of previous themes “Access for All” and “Higher Education, Higher Rewards,” this...
Register for “Insights Into Action: The Next Phase of Florida’s Statewide Longitudinal Data System” webinar
Oct 8, 2025 | Events
Florida is a long-time leader in P-20W data. Opportunities exist to ensure Florida continues to lead the way. Florida is uniquely positioned to elevate its statewide longitudinal data system (SLDS) into a powerful engine for data-driven decision-making – providing the...
Key Takeaways from “FAFSA Forward: Regional Success Stories & 2026-27 Preview” Webinar
Oct 6, 2025 | Events
Florida’s FAFSA completion rates jumped 7.8 percentage points this year, unlocking millions in financial aid for over 113,000 students. The Florida College Access Network brought together the regional organizations behind this success to share exactly how they did it,...