Leon High School Unveils New College and Career Readiness Center

The center will provide students resources for career exploration, workforce readiness, and college planning.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 5:15pm

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Leon High School in Tallahassee, Florida has opened a new College and Career Readiness Center to help over 1,800 students prepare for life after graduation. The center was funded by an Aspire Capital Region grant and will offer resources for career exploration, workforce readiness, and college planning.

Why it matters

The new center aims to give Leon High School students a head start on planning for their futures, providing them with tools and guidance to navigate the transition from high school to college or the workforce.

The details

The College and Career Readiness Center at Leon High School will give students access to resources and programming focused on career exploration, developing workforce skills, and college planning. School officials say the center was funded through an Aspire Capital Region grant from the Florida College Access Network and the Frederick DeLuca Foundation.

  • On Thursday, Leon High School held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the launch of the new center.

The players

Rocky Hanna

The Superintendent of Leon County Schools and an alumnus of Leon High School.

Leon High School

A public high school in Tallahassee, Florida that serves over 1,800 students.

Florida College Access Network

A nonprofit organization that works to increase college and career readiness among Florida students.

Frederick DeLuca Foundation

A philanthropic organization that provides grants to support education initiatives.

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What they’re saying

“So I think this is going to be a game changer for a lot of these young students who are really scared about what the future may bring, and so this will help at least give them a plan to what's next. They don't have to figure out the rest of their life right now. Life's a long journey, but they just need to figure out what step next, and this career center is going to help them do just that.”

— Rocky Hanna, Superintendent

What’s next

The new College and Career Readiness Center at Leon High School will begin offering programming and resources to students in the coming weeks and months.

The takeaway

The opening of the College and Career Readiness Center at Leon High School demonstrates the school's commitment to preparing its students for success after graduation, providing them with the tools and guidance they need to explore career paths, develop workforce skills, and plan for their next steps in education or the workforce.