Past Events
Key takeaways from “Unite Miami: Wraparound Support for Youth in Foster Care or Experiencing Homelessness”
Guest presenters: Amy Rubinson, Chief Program Officer & Care Coordination Manager, Educate Tomorrow Andrea Arrechea, Care Coordinator, Educate Tomorrow FCAN host: Kathy McDonald, Assistant Director for Network Partnerships Nearly 96,000 Florida students are...
Register today for “Unite Miami: Wraparound Support for Youth in Foster Care or Experiencing Homelessness”
Leaders in Miami-Dade saw the need to take a comprehensive approach to supporting youth in foster care or experiencing homelessness.Funded by the Children's Trust, Unite Miami formed as a collaborative service partnership among six community-based...
Key takeaways from “Peer Power: The Untapped Source to Increase College Access”
What happens when you train 60 students as peer influencers and unleash their creativity to build college going cultures in their school? Over 2,400 lives are changed! Those are the early results from the first cohort of BRACE Cadets, a peer-to-peer college and...
Key takeaways from “Partnering for Success: Creating Education Alignment That Works”
In 2004, out of 100 incoming Chicago Public School freshmen, only six were projected to earn a college degree. That was the startling statistic on the cover of the Chicago Tribune that set in motion a new approach to dramatically increase the outcomes for students....
Register today for “Peer Power: The Untapped Source to Increase College Access”
Broward County Public Schools launched Broward BRACE Cadets in the spring of 2019 to harness the power of peer influence and reach. BRACE Cadets are high school students who are trained to help their peers take action in preparing for college, career,...
Key takeaways from “Closing the Opportunity Divide: Holistically Building Career Readiness in Young Adults”
Companies continue to face a talent shortage in key areas. One of the proven ways to help young people prepare for these jobs is through education beyond high school and meaningful career experiences, along with wraparound supports. On May 12, Theodore Graham,...
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...
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...