- Sessions that align with one of FCAN’s Seven Conditions for Success. This year our presenters give special consideration to the following conditions: opportunity for everyone, community collaboration, and affordability.
- Sessions include quantifiable societal benefits, including economic and fiscal, as outcomes of access and success programs.
- Sessions with student voices and experiences.
- Sessions with a high degree of audience interaction that provide opportunities for engagement between summit attendee and presenters.
The 2025 Talent Strong Florida Summit is the premier event where education stakeholders from multiple sectors come together to network, learn, and inspire one another to prepare today’s students for tomorrow’s career opportunities. Hosted by the Florida College Access Network (FCAN), previous Talent Strong Florida Summits have catalyzed significant collaborations and initiatives across the state. Attendees reported implementing new strategies, forming cross-sector partnerships, and driving policy changes as a direct result of insights gained at the summit.
During the three-day event, we will explore innovations, best practices, and initiatives to help all Floridians achieve an education beyond high school and a rewarding career. The agenda will include exceptional keynote speakers, breakout sessions on topics relevant to postsecondary access and student success, networking opportunities, and exhibitors demonstrating the latest tools and resources.
The Summit highlights evidence-based approaches, lessons learned from the field, and policy developments that accelerate progress and spark meaningful change with a focus on collaboration.
The theme of this year’s summit is “Higher Education, Higher Rewards”, emphasizing the value of college aligned to workforce needs and individual prosperity. The focus of the learning agenda and breakout sessions remains elevating best practices, success stories, and promoting policy options that demonstrate a commitment to ensuring access for all students and no gaps in degree or high-value credential attainment regardless of race, income, and zip code. A #TalentStrongFL happens when all are successful in education after high school.
The Talent Strong Florida Summit convenes a diverse audience of education professionals, policymakers, business leaders, and community advocates. Attendees typically include K-12 educators, higher education administrators, workforce development professionals, nonprofit leaders, government officials, and corporate partners committed to advancing Florida's talent pipeline. Presenters engage a multifaceted audience, offer insights and strategies applicable across various sectors of education and workforce development.
Join us as we continue to build a stronger future for Florida through education and workforce alignment.
May 5-7, 2025 | Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort
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