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As high school seniors approach graduation, many are contemplating their next steps. Some of these graduating seniors may be asking themselves whether college is really “worth” it. The answer to that question has become more complicated over time.

As the Corporate Programs Coordinator for the Lutgert College of Business at Florida Gulf Coast University Tifarah Pardue works on talent initiatives across the university as well as directly with…

In this issue: FutureMakers Partner Spotlight, Get Involved!, Black History, Upcoming Events, Courageous Conversations, Data Reports and What We Are Reading.

The Southwest Florida Educational and Workforce Outcomes Report 2020-2021 stated that the region’s skilled workforce reached 41.5 percent of the total working age population (ages 25-64 years) in 2019, representing a small but steady increase from 39.0 percent in 2013.

Noemi Y. Perez is the President & CEO of The Immokalee Foundation, a 30-year-old, non-profit organization in Immokalee, Florida. The Foundation’s flagship program, Career Pathways, is laser- focused on education…

In this issue: FutureMakers Partner Spotlight, Get Involved! Be a Scholarship Reviewer, Upcoming Events, Courageous Conversations, Data Reports and What We Are Reading.

As the first direct service program of FutureMakers Coalition, Graduate! Southwest Florida Navigators hit the ground running and were able to connect with several partners to learn about great offerings…

In and of itself, becoming a FutureMakers is exciting and worthwhile. As the Partnerships Manager for this community of 300+ individuals and over 100 organizations, it promises to be an…

Deciding life choices after high school can seem overwhelming- Are you doing the right thing because you want to do them or because of what others are saying? For me,…

In this issue: FutureMakers Partner Spotlight, Get Involved! Calling all FutureMakers!, Upcoming Events, Courageous Conversations, Data Reports and What We Are Reading.