{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/657c82564969990016c55eb9/69a99ae27036d73902a8296b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Inside Florida’s agenda to strengthen college and career pathways | Nathan Hoffman","description":"<p>In this episode of Statehouse Spotlights, host Ashley Mullins explores Florida’s evolving approach to strengthening pathways that connect students from high school to postsecondary education,&nbsp;careers&nbsp;and long-term economic opportunity. Ashley is joined by Nathan Hoffman, Senior Legislative Director at&nbsp;ExcelinEd&nbsp;in Action and Director at the Foundation for Florida’s Future, to discuss the policy priorities shaping Florida’s higher education and workforce agenda this legislative session.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>As lawmakers consider a broad slate of proposals, Florida is placing increased emphasis on return-on-investment accountability, workforce&nbsp;alignment&nbsp;and transparency across education systems. The conversation highlights how policymakers are working to ensure college programs and credentials are connected to real labor market&nbsp;demand&nbsp;and that students and families have access to clearer information about outcomes,&nbsp;costs&nbsp;and career opportunities.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>As Florida’s legislative session enters its final stretch, this episode offers insight into how policymakers are working to build stronger connections between education and the workforce—and what other states can learn from Florida’s efforts to improve postsecondary outcomes for students and families.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Remember to join the conversation on social media.&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://bskyview.com/c5a5ba4e/excelinaction\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ExcelinEd in Action @excelinaction - Bluesky Profile</a>&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://twitter.com/ExcelinAction\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ExcelinEd in Action (@ExcelinAction) / X (twitter.com)</a>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/ExcelinEdinAction\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ExcelinEd in Action (@excelinedinaction) • Instagram&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>ExcelinEd&nbsp;in Action on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/excelinedinaction\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"ExcelinEd in Action"}