Past Events
Coronavirus update for the 2020 FCAN Summit
Mar 19, 2020 | Events
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”
Mar 18, 2020 | Events
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”
Feb 28, 2020 | Events, Research and Policy
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”
Feb 7, 2020 | Events, Research and Policy
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
Feb 6, 2020 | Events
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...
Key takeaways from “A State of Anxiety: Survey reveals high schoolers need more support with the college-going process”
Jan 29, 2020 | Events
CareerSource Suncoast recently surveyed more than 800 high schoolers at its 6th annual State of Jobs Conferences to find out student perceptions on a variety of issues, including the availability of jobs with living wages and the extent to which planning for life...
Registration is now open for the Florida College Access Network Summit: Better Together 2020
Jan 23, 2020 | Events
Now in its 8th year, the Florida College Access Network Summit is a one-of a kind statewide convening of changemakers who care about student success!Attendees will come together on May 12-13 for two days of inspiration and collaboration to learn about the...
Register today for “A State of Anxiety: Survey reveals Florida high schoolers need more support with the college-going process”
Jan 15, 2020 | Events
How confident do students feel about their future? CareerSource Suncoast surveyed high schoolers at their 6th annual State of Jobs Conferences to find out.In this webinar, Chris Laney, Workforce Education Director with CareerSource Suncoast, will share...
Key takeaways from “Mission Accomplished: Supporting Veteran Student Success”
Nov 22, 2019 | Events
Florida’s veterans comprise about 9% of the state’s population age 18 and older. In some counties — typically those near military installations, VA hospitals, and strong military communities — that figure is closer to 18%. On November 21, Kathy McDonald, FCAN’s...
Sponsor and Exhibitor opportunities available for the 2020 FCAN Summit
Nov 19, 2019 | Events
The annual Florida College Access Network (FCAN) Summit, now in its eighth year, is the premier convening for changemakers who are building a brighter future through education beyond high school. Sponsoring the FCAN Summit is an opportunity to align your...
