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Register today for “Yes, College is Worth It”
While headlines question the value of a college degree, research continues to show a positive return on investment for credential completers. A recent Florida TaxWatch analysis found the benefits of earning a postsecondary credential is also good for...
2019 Florida Legislative Session Recap: Florida’s Attainment Goal and Strengthened Career Pathways
Florida College Access Network (FCAN) released today a recap of the 2019 Florida Legislative Session, with a focus on notable legislation that stands to increase Florida’s talent pool and impact postsecondary students.This recap concludes FCAN's series of...
Key Takeaways from “Improving Postsecondary Education Success for Former Foster Youth”
Helios Education Foundation recently partnered with Educate Tomorrow to publish a brief titled, “Promoting Degree Attainment Among Former Foster Youth: An Exploration of Florida’s Policies, Programs, and Practices to Improve Postsecondary Education for Foster Youth.”...
2019 Florida College Access Network Summit — PowerPoint Presentations
The 2019 FCAN Summit is in the rear-view mirror, and we would like to extend a huge thank you to all the changemakers who attended the event and joined the conversation surrounding college access and completion for all Florida students. More than 360 people from...
FutureMakers Coalition releases 2018 Outcomes Report
As it works towards its goal of transforming Southwest Florida’s workforce along the cradle-to-career pathway, the FutureMakers Coalition recently released its 2018 Outcomes Report. The coalition is a Local College Access Network. Since its inception in 2014,...
U.S. News & World Report ranks Florida #1 in higher education for third consecutive year
When it comes to Florida’s placement on U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of the best states for higher education, the third time has definitely proven to be a charm. For the third consecutive year, Florida sits atop the publication’s Higher Education...
Register today for “Improving Postsecondary Education Success for Former Foster Youth”
Youth in the foster care system enroll and graduate from college at much lower rates than other students. Although Florida policies and programs are working to better support these students, more needs to be done to help them succeed. Recent policy changes...
FCAN #FactFriday: 67% of the Jobs Created in Florida by 2025 Will Require Education and Training Beyond High School
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Key takeaways from “Students Can’t Be What They Can’t See: Making the Most of Career Fairs”
On April 23, Kimberly Lent, FCAN’s Assistant Director for Research and Analytics, hosted a webinar highlighting the role that career fairs can play in helping K-12 students envision their future professional paths and learning about the appropriate postsecondary...
Good Work! FCAN Announces Workforce Education Innovator Award Winners
With 49% of working-age Floridians currently holding a postsecondary degree or credential, there is still work to be done in order to ensure the state has the talent needed to meet the needs of its rapidly growing economy. FCAN is honoring best practices in that area...