A Local College Access Network is what happens when the leaders in a community who care about getting students to and through college stop working in parallel and start working in concert. Schools, employers, nonprofits, financial aid experts, families, all of them...
When Thomas Williams looks at the data, he sees more than numbers. He sees 1,800 Sarasota County high school graduates each year who don’t continue their education. These are potential nurses for Sarasota Memorial, future entrepreneurs for local businesses, and...
When students at Pasco High School walk through the doors of their new College & Career Center, they’re entering more than just a renovated science classroom. They’re stepping into a hub where every resource needed for postsecondary success is accessible in one...
Inspired by insights gained at the 2025 Talent Strong Florida Summit, Polk Vision successfully brought a high-impact college essay writing workshop to Polk County, forming a growing partnership with Southeastern University (SEU) and expanding student-focused resources...
Earlier this month, community leaders gathered to relaunch REACH Manatee, the county’s Local College Access Network (LCAN), marking a new chapter in efforts to expand postsecondary opportunities and strengthen the local workforce. Hosted by Manatee Community...
