Employers, students, and education institutions all agree internships provide valuable work experience that allows students to apply what they are learning in school. FCAN’s Kathy McDonald, Assistant Director for Network Partnerships, was recently joined by Michael...
Last year, Florida students left behind over $100 million in Pell Grants because they did not complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). To put it in perspective that would have been enough money to cover a year’s worth of tuition and fees for...
FCAN’s Amy Bolick, Community Engagement and Programs Manager, was recently joined by a trio of guest presenters from National College Access Network (NCAN) —MorraLee Keller, Director of Technical Assistance; Jack Porter, Advocacy Associate; and Bill DeBaun, Director...
According to a recent study by Intern Bridge, internships are the first work experience for 84% of students, and their top motivator in seeking internships is to “gain hands-on experience in my field.” Business and education also agree on the benefits of internships...
72% That’s the proportion of Amarillo College students who were struggling with at least one basic life need, such as food or housing insecurity. FCAN’s Kathy McDonald, Assistant Director for Network Partnerships, recently hosted guest speaker Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart,...
