VirginiaCAN Coffee Chats

Join the Virginia College Access Network (VCAN) for our Coffee Chat series—informal virtual gatherings designed to foster collaboration, highlight best practices, and share solutions in real time. Each session features a timely topic, expert voices, and the space to connect with peers across the Commonwealth.

Whether you’re a school counselor, college advisor, nonprofit professional, or higher ed leader, Coffee Chats offer quick, energizing opportunities to stay informed and inspired.

What to Expect:

• 45-minute virtual conversations

• Topical focus areas (e.g., financial aid, family engagement, career readiness)

• Guest practitioners and thought leaders

• Space for questions, reflection, and resource sharing

Fall 2025 Session

• Family Engagement

  Let’s discuss how we creatively get families to participate in school-wide programming. Stay tuned for more details and the registration link!

  • Led by: GEAR UP Virginia

  • Date: TBD | 10:00 AM

Share Your Voice

Are you implementing an innovative approach to postsecondary access and success? Have a case study, program model, or local success story to share?

VCAN invites practitioners from K-12, higher education, and community-based organizations to lead a future Coffee Chat. This is a great opportunity to:

• Highlight effective practices

• Share lessons learned

• Spark ideas across the field

Submit your interest by emailing admin@virginiacan.org with a brief topic idea and your contact info.

Let’s Keep the Conversation Going

Each Coffee Chat is an open invitation to learn, reflect, and connect.

Bring your favorite mug and join us as we build a stronger college access community—one conversation at a time.