Fort Myers, FL – The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools has been awarded a $10,000 grant from The Able Trust to expand opportunities for students with disabilities through the Futures in Focus program. This statewide initiative helps students in grades 8–12 explore career paths and postsecondary education options, empowering them to plan for successful futures after high school.
Students in Lee County will benefit from Futures in Focus, a statewide initiative supported by The Able Trust and administered through the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations. The Able Trust has been a trusted Consortium partner since 2023, helping local education foundations create innovative career and post-secondary exploration opportunities for students with disabilities in grades 6 to 12. In 2025-26, Futures in Focus served 743 students statewide. Of those, 59% reported increased interest in postsecondary education, and 91% of projects introduced students to high-skill, high-wage careers.
“Making sure that all students in the School District of Lee County are prepared for a successful future is an important part of or mission,” said Marshall T. Bower, President & CEO of The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools. “The Able Trust is an important part of enabling that success and we cannot thank them enough for their support and partnership.”
The Able Trust’s Futures in Focus initiative is part of a broader investment across Florida to increase career readiness and access for students with disabilities. By partnering with local education foundations like The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools, The Able Trust ensures students receive personalized support and exposure to meaningful opportunities
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About The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools
The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools, Inc. is a private 501(C)3 organization established in 1986. Its mission is to enhance and enrich the quality of public education in Lee County for students and educators through programs, resources, and experiences made possible through corporate, individual, and educational partnerships. Find us online at www.leeschoolfoundation.org, on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and X.
About The Able Trust
Established in 1990 as the Florida Endowment Foundation for Vocational Rehabilitation, The Able Trust, in support of the Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, works with local school districts, education foundations and community nonprofits to prepare students for life after high school. The Able Trust youth programs are located in communities across Florida and serve 1,200 students each year. With a 99% average high school graduation rate and 61% of participating students planning to pursue postsecondary education, The Able Trust youth programs are helping students envision and begin to work towards a future they might not have thought possible. To learn more, visit www.abletrust.org.