Through the FutureMakers Coalition’s efforts to ensure more residents of all backgrounds get an education beyond high school, Southwest Florida (SWFL) has been designated as a Talent Hub by the Lumina and Kresge Foundations — joining 25 other communities around the country. This significant achievement is a badge of honor for our community, and Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) is a proud partner of the FutureMakers Coalition and the Talent Hub!
Goal to transform Southwest Florida’s workforce NeoGenomics recently committed to investing $75,0000 to cultivate a partnership with the FutureMakers Coalition and support their process for systems change along the cradle-to-career…
October 2020 ushers in a variety of seasonal changes for Southwest Florida residents – the promise of cooler temperatures and lower humidity on the horizon, preparing for the migration of snowbirds from the north, and the crowning of a World Series champion at the end of a shortened Major League Baseball season. Perhaps the most important October event is the beginning of FAFSA season! Unfortunately, the FAFSA completion rate among Southwest Florida students decreased from 46.1% in 2017-2018 to 43.5% in 2018-2019 and, according to a June 2020 Florida College Access Network (FCAN) survey, about 42% of currently enrolled Floridians said their postsecondary plans have changed due to COVID-19, including taking a semester or year off, starting sooner than planned, or transferring to another school.
an Pallotta, a renowned author and TED talk speaker on philanthropy and innovation, knows how to inspire an audience! At the annual 2020 Breakfast of Champions Meeting in September, Dan participated in a Q&A session related to the FutureMakers Coalition topic “55%: A Bold Goal” and challenged us to aspire to achieve the impossible.
Largest provider of student financial aid in the nation It’s time for high school seniors and their parents in Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee counties to fill out the…
Kelly Thawley is a FutureMaker who is involved with multiple organizations in the SWFL community and has given her time to the Coalition for over 6 years. She currently serves…
Goal to transform Southwest Florida’s workforce The 2020 Annual FutureMakers Coalition Champions Meeting was successfully held virtually on Thursday, September 17 with more than 100 participants online and over 200…
The 2020 Annual FutureMakers Coalition Champions Meeting will be held virtually on Thursday, September 17 from 7:30 a.m. to noon. The theme of this year’s meeting is 55%: A working revolution.
In this issue: FutureMakers Partner Spotlight, Upcoming FutureMakers Events, Data Reports, What to watch and What We Are Reading.
Mrs. Michele Hylton-Terry is a FutureMaker who is an accomplished professional and certified redevelopment administrator who is deeply committed to our SWFL community. Mrs. Michele Hylton-Terry is the Executive Director…
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