Events
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,...
Call for Proposals: 2026 Talent Strong Florida Summit
Oct 2, 2025 | Events
Florida College Access Network (FCAN) is pleased to issue a call for presentation proposals for the 2026 Talent Strong Florida Summit, to be held May 6-8 at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay (2900 Bayport Drive, Tampa, FL 33607). The Talent Strong Florida Summit is the...
Register for “FAFSA Forward: Regional Success Stories & 2026-27 Preview” webinar
Aug 21, 2025 | Events
Florida College Access Network is bringing together three regional community organizations who have demonstrated measurable success in helping students navigate the FAFSA process. Their outstanding work in FAFSA completion deserves recognition and can inspire other...
Key Takeaways from “2025 Florida Legislative Session Recap” Webinar
Jul 22, 2025 | Events
Running 45 days longer than normal, Florida’s 2025 legislative session adjourned on Monday, June 16, after passing 262 bills and a balanced budget totaling $115.1 billion. On July 15, during our 2025 Legislative Session Recap webinar, special guests Senator Alexis...