Priority 1 · Validate first
Florida
A specific credential incentive, current expansion window, or dated graduation reform warrants early validation of a Pearson opportunity.
Documented state signal
Current credential funding framework reviewed
Florida publishes a 2026–27 CAPE Industry Certification Funding List. A certification must first be approved on the Master Credentials List before consideration for the CAPE funding list.
2026–27 funding list; reviewed September 12, 2026
Workforce needs → Pearson solutions
Rural access to integrated occupational learning · Preparation for credentials that retain workforce value
State-specific evidence with direct product matches, limitations and proposed measures.
Open the workforce crosswalk →Policy implementation questions & Pearson product fit
CAPE credential pathway
Amber · Needs assessment requiredThese are explicit needs to investigate, not confirmed deficits. State policy evidence and proposed product fit are shown separately.
- Career readiness gap to validate
- Where are there documented participation or attainment gaps for an eligible CAPE credential?
- CTE delivery gap to validate
- Which course and exam-preparation sequence supports the exact listed credential?
- Workforce alignment gap to validate
- Which employers value that credential and what additional preparation do they require?
Potential Pearson matches
- eDynamic Learning — Digital Curriculum
- Certiport Learning, practice tests & certifications
- Credly
College credit + career pathways
Dual-enrollment articulation agreements
Florida publishes articulation-agreement resources connecting secondary study with postsecondary credit and career education.
Dual enrollment: evidence, gaps & resources →College & district relationships
From policy to participating institutions
2 curated partnership/program records in this state. Source dates and open questions travel with each example.
Explore college & district partnerships →Proposed commercial next step
Crosswalk individual credentials and supporting instruction to the current lists and district pathways.
This action is an analytical recommendation, not a reported Pearson plan.