Past Events
FCAN’s Summit Speaker Series podcast returns!
FCAN will once again offer an early glimpse at some of the best practices and fresh approaches for making education beyond high school accessible to all students that you can expect to hear at the 2022 Talent Strong Florida Summit. We are excited to bring back our...
Meet the 2022 Talent Strong Florida Summit keynote speakers
Did you know that Florida College Access Network (FCAN)’s Talent Strong Florida Summit brings together the brightest minds and the strongest leaders in education today? This spring marks 10 years of FCAN’s statewide impact on students and continuing education! FCAN is...
Nominate an Innovator for FCAN’s annual awards!
Florida College Access Network invites you to nominate an innovator from your school, business, or community (including yourself!) who made impactful contributions and utilized innovative strategies to increase the effectiveness of the College Ready Florida...
Key takeaways from “How Colleges Can Become More Welcoming to Undocumented Students”
Guest presenters: Dr. Brett Kemker, Regional Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Student Success, University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee campus Dr. Cynthia Carvajal, Director for Immigrant Student Success, City University of New York Joseph...
Guiding Floridians toward successful careers
Florida has a huge pool of untapped talent and potential. Young students. These are individuals on the verge of finishing high school who often need assistance taking that next step, which ultimately helps prepare them for a career and lifelong stability....
Registration is now open for the 2022 Talent Strong Florida Summit: Better Together
We’re building an economically resilient and talent-strong Florida, and we can’t do it without you! Each year, community leaders and education advocates gather at Florida College Access Network’s annual convening to get inspired, learn new strategies, and network with...
Key takeaways from “Where Do Students Go? How Do You Know? Options for Data-Starved Districts”
Guest presenter: Bill DeBaun, Director of Data and Evaluation, National College Attainment Network FCAN host: Kathy McDonald, Assistant Director for Network Partnerships On January 27, FCAN hosted a webinar highlighting some of the tools and resources available to...
Free “College 101” webinars to offer college-going assistance for students of all ages
Preparing to go to college can be a daunting challenge for any potential student, whether it’s an 8th grader entering high school or an adult learner figuring out how to balance education with work and family responsibilities. Next month, FloridaShines and its...
Key takeaways from “Preparing Students in Foster Care for Postsecondary Success”
Guest presenters: Dr. Steve J. Rios, Senior Director, Positive Pathways Brett McNaught, CEO, Educate Tomorrow and Supervisor of Positive Pathways Program Wendy Joseph, College Coach, Educate Tomorrow at Miami Dade College Dr. Amy Rubinson, Researcher and Care...
Register today for January 27 FCAN Webinar — Where Do Students Go? How Do You Know? Options for Data-Starved Districts
Guest presenter: Bill DeBaun, Director of Data and Evaluation, National College Attainment Network FCAN host: Kathy McDonald, Assistant Director for Network Partnerships Students’ pathways after high school have never been more important for not only students...