FCAN Blog
Register for “Florida’s CTE System: Stackable Credentials, Funding for Students, & Local Efforts” webinar
February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) month, and to close it out, this month’s “Hot Topics” webinar will unpack current initiatives happening at the state level. Additionally, we will get a local look at current CTE programs in place at St. Petersburg...
FCAN and FASFAA Collaborate to Inform High School Counselors on the 2024-25 FAFSA
With the release of the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) comes new changes due to the FAFSA Simplification Act, a law that streamlines the financial aid process for students and families. On January 31, FCAN hosted a webinar to inform and...
A Career Fueled by Passion: One Firefighter’s Story of Finding Fulfillment Through CTE
Story by Get There, Florida Department of Education February marks a special time to recognize and celebrate the incredible journey of Career and Technical Education (CTE). CTE programs throughout Florida are rooted in limitless potential and presents a key to...
Nominate a changemaker for FCAN’s 2024 Innovator Awards
Show your appreciation for an innovator in your area who has risen above challenges to ensure Florida students achieve their academic goals! Florida College Access Network invites you to nominate an innovator from your school, business, or community (including...
Understanding Career and Technical Education: A Resource Guide For Students and Parents
To kick off Career and Technical Education (CTE) month in February, FCAN is releasing a new resource in English and Spanish to help students and their families navigate this postsecondary pathway. In just a few years, Florida has seen exponential growth in various CTE...
Five Bills to Watch
Florida's 2024 Legislative Session Florida’s 2024 Legislative Session began on Tuesday, January 9. State senators and representatives will convene for 60 days before adjourning on Friday, March 8. The week of February 5 marks the halfway point of session and below are...
2024 Florida Legislative Session Preview
More career and technical education (CTE) expansion, computer science education, financial aid, and additional legislation impacting Florida’s students   Florida’s 2024 Legislative Session is scheduled to start on Tuesday, January 9. After this session, current...
The Florida FAFSA Challenge starts today after a much-awaited FAFSA release
The Florida FAFSA Challenge starts today after a much-awaited FAFSA release Florida is set to receive over 800 million dollars more for students in need   Florida College Access Network (FCAN) is pleased to announce the kickoff of the Florida FAFSA Challenge for the...
Early indications suggest Florida’s overall educational attainment rate is improving
Florida leaders in 2019 wisely set an ambitious but achievable goal for educational attainment. Â The Strengthening Alignment between Industry and Learning (SAIL) to 60 Initiative seeks to increase to 60 percent the percentage of working-age adults in this state with a...
Florida Senate Focusing on CTE Pathways to Degrees
Legislators are looking to increase student enrollment rates to a 2nd program One of Governor DeSantis’ first actions when he assumed his position was signing House Bill 7071 (2019) creating what is known as the SAIL to 60 Goal (Strengthening Alignment between...