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Myron A. Harvey,
Ph. D.
Human Capital
Consulting
Vision
Before 2030, Polk County will have a world-
class, fully integrated education system that
supports the needs of a vibrant, progressive
community.
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College is postsecondary education. FCAN uses the term “college”
to refer to the attainment of high-quality postsecondary credentials
beyond high school, including technical certificates and academic
degrees.
College readiness is career readiness. All Florida students deserve
to receive a high-quality PreK-12 education, which prepares them
academically for success in college or a career.
College is for everyone. All Florida students deserve the opportunity
to pursue a high-quality postsecondary education that prepares them
to effectively participate in the 21st century knowledge-based global
economy.
College is a public good. Postsecondary educational opportunity
and attainment are critical to a just and equitable society, strong
democracy, robust economy, and healthy communities.
The Talent Pipeline Team coordinates partnerships between post-
secondary advisors, and high school career/college advisors. These
collaborations include the goal of increasing the number of Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) completions in Polk County.
For the coming year the Team has determined its work to include:
1.
Advise and support the Local College Access Network in the
development of a strategic plan aimed at creating a pipeline of well
trained, skilled, and credentialed individuals prepared to meet current
and emerging industry needs. The plan will encompass both high
school to post-secondary as well as students who may have previously
stopped out of a program.
Jesse Jackson, Ph.D.
Lake Wales Charter
District
Betsy Levingston
Community
Volunteer
committed to ensuring all Floridians have the opportunity to achieve an
education beyond high school and prosper in Florida’s dynamic economy.
Their mission is to create and sustain a statewide network of communities
to increase college and career preparation, access, and completion for all
Florida students. They have established a Florida Goal 2025: For 60% of
working-age Floridians to hold a high-quality postsecondary degree or
credential by the year 2025.
Polk Vision joined the statewide network as the representative
organization serving Polk County recognizing that FCAN’s guiding values
align with the work of our Education Teams:
Marc Hutek, Ph. D.
Polk County Public
Schools
Larry Madrid
Madrid Engineering
Group
Sean Malott
Central Florida
Development
Council
Naomi Boyer, Ph.D.
Co-Chair
Polk State College
Alaina Johnson
Co-Chair
Lakeland Regional
Health
Melony Bell
Polk County BoCC
Alan Black
McKeel Academy
Lori Martini
GiveWell Community
Foundation
Nelson Marquez
Webber
International
University
Cindy McCalla
City of Lakeland
Phil Minden
Bartow Regional
Medical Center
Penny Borgia
United Way of
Central Florida Devyn Montalvo
Webber
International
University
Amy Bratten, Ph.D.
Southeastern
University Laquiera Nottage
Polk County Public
Schools
Sarah Breed
Lakeland Area
Chamber of
Commerce Brooke Paquette
Saint Leo University
Brett Butler
Polk County Public
Schools
Monique Byrd
Polk County Public
Schools
Stacy Campbell-
Domineck
Career Source Polk
Trish Pfeiffer
City of Bartow
Nilda Soto
Polk County Public
Schools
India Sukhraj
Florida Polytechnic
University
Chad Tagtow
Citizens Bank & Trust
Carly Evans
Keiser University Paizley Whidden
Warner University
2. Finalize research on the employability skills gap and create and pilot a
program in response to the stated needs of local industry. Kyle Fedler
Florida Southern
College Lynn Wilson
Polk County School
Board
3. Barbara Hammock
Community
Volunteer Lindsay
Zimmerman
Central Florida
Development
Council
Convene industry specific forums, in conjunction with Central Florida
Development Council, and area Chambers to gather information and
engage businesses in the talent pipeline dialogue.