Achieve Escambia

Career Readiness Collective Action Network

College Ready Escambia and the Escambia County FAFSA Challenge are underway.

Come be part of the movement to connect more students and adults to education opportunities after high school.

Questions? Contact Kimberly Krupa, Director, at director@achieveescambia.org

The network serves as the
Local College Access Network for Escambia County
under the umbrella of the Florida College Access Network.

Mapping Moving Trains Network Learning Series

The Career Readiness Collective Action Network launched in February 2018 with the Mapping Moving Trains learning series.
Click on the links below to access past presentations, agendas, activities and handouts.

August 2018: Florida College Access Network

August 2018: Driving FAFSA Completion in Your County: Presentation by Amy Bolick, FCAN

August 2018: Agenda

August 2018: Four Most Common FAFSA Mistakes Handout

July 2018: Escambia County FAFSA Challenge

Meeting notes from Work Group #1: Click HERE

The Escambia County FAFSA Challenge is underway. This work group is of particular interest to those engaging with students who need to complete the FAFSA to access and attend George Stone Technical College, Pensacola State, University of West Florida and other postsecondary institutions.

Questions? Contact Kimberly Krupa, Director, at director@achieveescambia.org

Led by Andrea Krieger, network chair and executive director of the Pensacola State College Foundation, the work of the network represents a fresh approach to improving student success in higher education and connecting graduates to rewarding careers and fulfilling lives.

The network works to ensure all students have the tools and resources they need to compete successfully in the 21st century workforce.

We engage in several key activities, using the power of collective impact to:

Connect students to meaningful work experience throughout their education and provide improved data on the value of local training and education programs to help students make better decisions about their career paths.
Engage employers to play a more central role in the education process to promote better alignment between graduates’ skills and employers’ needs for talent.
Shine a light on innovative initiatives, education and training programs, and strengthen partnerships to enhance college completion and career preparation.
Reach at-risk youth and young adults who are out of school and not working to ensure that they, too, have the opportunity to earn a postsecondary credential and pursue a rewarding career.