Career and college readiness is a process that begins long before senior year. As Iowa schools start a new academic year, ICAN is providing K–12 resources, curriculum and support to help educators give students the information and opportunities they need to explore careers, plan for their future and take their next steps after high school.

The start of a new school year is the perfect time to look beyond schedules and school supplies and start thinking about what comes next. ICAN shares five practical steps families can take now to help students explore their interests, understand their options and stay on track for life after high school.

The future belongs to those who prepare for it today. With that in mind, the Future Ready Career and College Fair will take place on Sunday, March 29, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at the Kirkwood Hotel & Conference Center. This highly anticipated event connects high school students and families with representatives from over 100 colleges, universities, apprenticeship programs, military branches, and career and student service organizations

Hiawatha, Iowa — February 5, 2026 — ICAN has awarded 25 Iowa high schools with Step 1 Scholarship Implementation Grants, providing $2,000 per school to support efforts that expand access to scholarship information and strengthen FAFSA completion initiatives for students across the state. The Step 1 Scholarship Implementation Grant supports high schools...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Brittania Morey Vice President, Marketing & Communications (319) 423-7708                                                                                                               bmorey@ICANsucceed.org ICAN Hosts Largest College Fair in Iowa Next Sunday in Altoona Students Explore Link Between College & Career at Golden Circle Fair DES MOINES, IOWA (Sept. 12, 2025) — The largest college fair in...

Largest Spring Fair Set for Sunday, March 30 in Cedar Rapids HIAWATHA, IOWA (March 25, 2025) - The future belongs to those who prepare for it today. With that in mind, the Future Ready Career and College Fair will take place on Sunday, March 30, 2025, from 1:00 to 3:00...

Original post: https://local.newsbreak.com/iowa-capital-dispatch-563743/3704405657735-federal-student-aid-filing-going-remarkably-well-in-early-days-officials-say By Brooklyn Draisey (Iowa Capital Dispatch) Despite fears of another cycle plagued with delays or other issues, financial aid experts are saying that the start of the new federal student aid filing period has gone smoothly, taking a weight off their and families’ shoulders. Britannia Morey, vice president...

Students and Parents Explore Enlistment Options and Career Pathways HIAWATHA, IOWA (October 14, 2024) — ICAN is excited to announce a unique opportunity for high school students to explore diverse career options in the military. The ICAN Military Career Fair is scheduled for October 17, from 6:00 PM to 8:00...

From a 34% Gap in May to 2.1% in September: A Milestone Achievement in FAFSA Completion HIAWATHA, IOWA (Oct. 11, 2024) — The Iowa College Access Network (ICAN) is thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of its Summer FAFSA Completion Grant, which significantly increased FAFSA completion rates across the state....

Students Explore Link Between College & Career at Golden Circle Fair DES MOINES, IOWA (Sept. 13, 2024) — The largest college fair in the state of Iowa, the Golden Circle College Fair, will be held on Sunday, September 22 from 1;00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Prairie Meadows Conference...