SAIL to 60 initiative sets the goal for at least 60 percent of working-age Florida adults to hold a high-value postsecondary degree, certificate or training experience by the year 2030.
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There are many unsung heroes in Southwest Florida who work hard in the trenches to move the needle on the most critical issues facing the community. These individuals volunteer their…
In this issue: The Lost Skills of Teens Today, Educator Corner: The Books You Need, Parenting: Don’t let your Teen Sleep the Summer Away, Parenting: 5 Ways to Get Tour Teen Moving, Infographic: Meaning Behind LGBTQ Pride, Student Voice: If You Need a Reason to Study Abroad, Parenting: Keep Your Kids Safe This Summer, Student Voice: Outbursts: Dealing with Emotional Confrontations
Don’t wait until fall to get started on your college applications!!! Join Dr. Sterk for an informal gathering to talk about the college application process for Florida students and have…
FutureMakers Partner Spotlight: Dr. Aysegul Timur, Assistant Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, Strategy & Program Innovation, Florida Gulf Coast University Dr. Aysegul Timur, a FutureMakers Coalition Change Agent, was recently...
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UnMazed Magazine – May 2019 Issue: In this issue:Ask the Export: Student’s Part Time Job & Social Groups, 5 Reasons for a Summer ACT/SAT Test and more.
Upcoming FutureMakers Events Events May 16: Financial Literacy Panel Financial Literacy Panel Discussion Team Meetings May 14, 1pm Guiding Team May 22, 1pm CNA-MA System Alignment May 29, 12pm: Aspiration...
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Back when we went to Pre-Kindergarten, we remember playing games, being taught to use scissors properly, staying in the lines while coloring pictures and even taking naps. Today, PreK students are rarely given the opportunity to engage in those basic activities due to the rigorous expectations that have been placed on Florida public school students. The goals for Florida public school students to meet and exceed are at an all-time high and without a solid educational foundation, our students will always be struggling to catch up.
By Mike Swindle, Guest columnist Hendry County Schools Workforce Development and Career and Technical Education Programs are booming. That has not always been the case. As early as three years…
Assessing and understanding the workforce landscape in Southwest Florida helps the FutureMakers Coalition align education and training opportunities with the region’s employment needs. In doing so, we create opportunities for…
