Past Events
Register today for “Partnering for Success: Creating Education Alignment That Works”
The research is clear – the 21st century workforce requires education beyond high school. When education stakeholders – including K-12 districts, higher education institutions, college access organizations and community groups – work together, they can...
Key takeaways from “Country Roads Take Me…To College: Meeting the Unique Needs of Rural Students”
High poverty, lack of exposure to colleges in their communities, and limited access to broadband and advanced coursework are among the barriers students in rural communities must overcome on their way to college. On May 4, Dreama Gentry, Executive Director and Sara...
Register today for “Closing the Opportunity Divide: Holistically Building Career Readiness in Young Adults”
Opening remarks: Michelle Dennard, CEO, CareerSource Florida, webinar sponsorGuest presenters:Theodore Graham, Director of Admissions, Year Up JacksonvilleFerrisa Connell, External Relations Manager, Year Up Tampa BaySheri Webber, External Relations...
Register today for “Country Roads Take Me… To College: Meeting the Unique Needs of Rural Students”
Students in rural communities face a host of challenges in preparing for college and career that include limited access to advanced coursework, broadband, and college exposure in their local community. High poverty and lack of transportation,...
Key takeaways from “Community Partnership Schools: A Holistic Approach to Help Students Become College-Ready”
By partnering a school district with a university or college, nonprofit agency, and healthcare provider among other partners, schools can address the holistic needs of students with wrap-around services and support that promotes lifelong success. On April 2, Donnie...
Coronavirus update for the 2020 FCAN Summit
To our FCAN friends and colleagues, Your health and well-being are our top priority. In light of continuing concerns about the COVID-19 (coronavirus), we have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 FCAN Summit, scheduled for May 12–13, based on the CDC’s...
Register today for “Community Partnership Schools: A Holistic Approach to Help Students Become College-Ready”
Community partnership schools are gaining attention for their ability to improve student achievement, attendance, and behavior, as well as teacher retention. By partnering a school district with a university or college, nonprofit agency, and healthcare...
Key takeaways from “Winning Back Stop-Outs: Evidence-Based Approaches to Increasing College Reenrollment”
Colleges and universities employ a variety of methods to bring former students back to complete their credential, but which of these strategies shows the greatest results? That’s precisely what Paul Perrault, Vice President of Research and Evaluation with Helios...
Register today for “Winning Back Stop-Outs: Evidence-Based Approaches to Increasing College Reenrollment”
Over a third of students who enroll in college do not complete a credential within 6 years. Some stop out all together for a variety of reasons, intending to come back, though most never do. Colleges and universities employ a variety of methods to bring...
Nominate an innovator for FCAN’s College Ready Florida Innovator and Workforce Education Innovator awards
FCAN understands that all Floridians need access to postsecondary education and the support to complete it, and mobilizing students to plan their futures takes great effort. In its second year, FCAN seeks to recognize innovators striving to help more...