Past Events
Florida, FAFSA & The First Lady: Find a Workshop, Fill Out the Form
Feb 6, 2014 | Events, Initiatives, News
February is FAFSA season. Filling out the form is crucial. Last year, Florida high school seniors left behind $100 million in federal financial aid through their low completion rates. Yesterday, even First Lady Michelle Obama weighed in on the subject, making an...
Public Meetings Seek Input on Common Core Standards
Oct 14, 2013 | Events
At Florida public schools, the new Common Core State Standards will be fully implemented by the 2014-15 school year. Florida C.A.N. supports the new standards, as part of our state's broader efforts to prepare more students for college and careers. However, recent...
Hillsborough schools offer Spanish-language college workshops
From October to March, Hillsborough County high schools will host workshops to educate Latino students and parents about preparing for college. Called “Pasos al Futuro” these Spanish-only sessions will educate Hispanic families about preparing for college, applying to...
Host a College Goal Sunday Site
Sep 30, 2013 | Events
Get students federal money + free help filling out the FAFSA Every February, over the last weekend of the month, thousands of Florida students get live, in-person help filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). With your organization's help,...
Director, stars of first-generation college student documentary to appear at Tampa screening, June 13 at 7:30pm
Jun 7, 2013 | Events
Narrated by actor Blair Underwood, ‘First Generation’ follows four low-income students as they struggle to access college, revealing ways in which communities can mobilize to support youth. Join us on Thursday, June 13 at 7:30pm for a screening, dinner and Q&A...
Statewide Summit, June 14— Florida leaders to discuss network approach for prepping more students for college and workforce
Jun 5, 2013 | Events
State lawmakers, Florida college chiefs, officials from Gates Foundation, Lumina Foundation, and Helios Education Foundation to tout partnerships in bid to credential 60% of Florida working-age residents by 2025 Tampa, FL— By the year 2018, nearly 60 percent of all...
Sen. John Legg to Address New Legislation Linking Education to Jobs
May 22, 2013 | Events
Lawmaker will examine the real-world impact of new policy endeavors that lay out new paths to high school graduation, college readiness and industry-level workforce certification. Tampa, FL — At the finish of the Florida legislative season this month, the Senate...
Common Core has arrived in Florida. Where will it take us?
May 16, 2013 | Events
At college access summit, education heavyweights will discuss Common Core standards, Florida policy and how the new curriculum approach will impact college and career readiness. Tampa, FL — Already being rolled out in elementary schools, Common Core standards will be...
Focused On College and Careers, Leaders to Share Story Behind Emerging Local Networks
To get students college and career-ready, Florida leaders have begun pooling their efforts under a common agenda, coordinating the actions of business, education and civic groups. Tampa, FL — Led by various institutions and driven by clear and compelling data...
Paul Luna to speak at Florida College Access and Success Summit
Apr 19, 2013 | Events
Helios Education Foundation President and CEO has guided over $125 million in investments in Florida and Arizona targeting pre-K to postsecondary students We are pleased to announce Helios Education Foundation President and CEO Paul Luna as the luncheon keynote...