Free College Access for Poverty Zones: : How Florida is Addressing Educational Inequities | Braulio Colón

In this segment, Dr. Tonjua Williams sits down with Braulio Colón, Executive Director of the Florida College Access Network (FCAN), to discuss the pressing issues and innovative solutions in Florida's education system. Colón sheds light on the persistent gaps in access and achievement for Black students and emphasizes the need for targeted, data-driven strategies to address these disparities. The conversation highlights the promising initiatives in place, including the Promise Scholarship at St. Petersburg College, which offers free education to students from poverty-stricken high schools. Colón also advocates for community-wide efforts to support education and tackle generational poverty, ultimately aiming to enhance Florida's workforce and economic growth. Tune in to explore how strategic leadership and community engagement are paving the way for a more equitable educational landscape. Listen to the full episode here Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/14-empowering-floridas-future-addressing-skills-gap/id1736752420?i=1000669774442 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4m20XmRJCieyEvMaQO51t7?si=cdf000744f21486c Youtube: https://youtu.be/ImA8S2gHfiE?si=z5jyuaKoS2W-D4B2 GUEST RESOURCES:  Braulio Colón LinkedIn |@/braulio-col%C3%B3n-509406a/  RESOURCES: St. Petersburg College Website | St. Petersburg College Facebook | @stpetecollege  IG | @stpetersburgcollege YouTube | @SPC  LinkedIn | @st-petersburg-college  X | @spcnews  Standing In The Gap is produced by EPYC Media Network | Visit at https://www.epyc.co/