Local College Access Network (LCAN)

Florida College Access Network (FCAN) is at the heart of a movement to ensure all Floridians have the opportunity to achieve an education beyond high school and prosper in our dynamic economy.

Local College Access Networks (LCANs) are community-based networks of education, non-profit, business, and government organizations committed to increasing college and career readiness, access, and completion rates for traditional and non-traditional students within their communities. LCAN members work together to better coordinate and leverage resources that break the barriers preventing students from completing their educations beyond high school.

Polk Vision's Talent Pipeline Team is the backbone of the Local College Access Network. The vision for the Talent Pipeline Team is to increase the Quantity and Quality of the Polk County talent pool by the year 2030. The Team also serves LCAN's goal of increasing the number of residents holding a post-secondary degree or credential to 60% by the year 2025.

Polk County Public Schools

Today, Polk County Public Schools is one of the largest school districts in the nation, encompassing more than 120 schools and serving more than 114,700 students through both traditional K-12 schools and a variety of other programs.

While expanding its physical footprint, Polk County Public Schools has also built a reputation for educational excellence, as evidenced by its more than 20 nationally accredited workforce academies, five Florida Arts model Schools, and the rising number of schools offering Advanced Placement and Cambridge International programs.

As it grows and innovates, Polk County Public Schools remains true to its mission of delivering a high-quality education to every student … because at Polk County Public Schools students always come first. Be The Future Be U is excited to partner with Polk County Public Schools to deliver information that aligns with your academic goals.