CareerSource Tampa Bay

08/21/2026

A Hillsborough County event was held at the Tampa Center, bringing together small construction businesses to learn about opportunities through the Homeowner Repair and Reconstruction Program. The event introduced businesses to upcoming repair and reconstruction projects and opportunities to partner with the County, Ducky Recovery, and Dynamic Group.

During the event, CSTB's Business Services Consultant Supervisor Kristal Feacher spoke about the workforce services and resources available to support businesses with their hiring and training needs. Our team also hosted an informational table where we connected with attendees, answered questions, and shared information about our employer services.

08/20/2026

Looking for your next opportunity?

Join us at the Job News Job Fair on Tuesday, August 25, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at George Steinbrenner Field!

Connect with 20+ Tampa Bay employers hiring for hundreds of openings, with some offering on-the-spot interviews and job offers.

We will be on-site with computer labs where job seekers can:
1. Research participating employers
2. Apply for open positions
3. Customize their resumes
4. Get a FREE resume review from CSTB staff

🔗 Preregister and explore openings at JobNewsTampa.com

08/20/2026

📢Reminder: Brandon Center Closure Update

CareerSource Tampa Bay’s Brandon Center will permanently close effective Friday, August 28, 2026.

CSTB is actively exploring new opportunities to continue serving the Brandon community, including potential new locations and co-location partnerships.

Workforce services remain available at our six other career centers across Hillsborough and Pinellas counties.

📍 Visit CareerSourceTB.com to find a career center near you.

08/20/2026

Impacted by Hurricane Helene or Milton? Funding is still available, but the deadline is approaching.

Eligible Hillsborough and Pinellas County residents may receive up to $5,000 in tuition assistance through the Disaster Worker Grant for training opportunities and career services.

To qualify, individuals must have been unemployed for at least six of the past 13 weeks and complete the required enrollment steps in time to begin an eligible training program before September 30, 2026.

How to Get Started:
1. Register with Employ Florida
2. Attend an Intake Session
3. Bring Required Documentation

We have weekly intake sessions available at 3 of our career centers:

• Tampa Center: Mondays at 10 a.m.
9215 N. Florida Ave., Tampa, FL 33612

• Gulf to Bay Center: Tuesdays at 10 a.m.
2312 Gulf to Bay Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33765

• St. Petersburg Center: Thursdays at 12 p.m.
3420 8th Ave. S., St. Petersburg, FL 33711

Intake sessions are available through September 23, 2026, so don’t wait to get started.

🔗 Learn more about eligibility and required documentation at CareerSourceTampaBay.com/DisasterWorkerGrant

08/19/2026

Through USF Youth Experiences, we provided 19 youth from across the Tampa Bay area the opportunity to attend immersive career exploration camps. Featured is the Anatomy of a Roller Coaster Camp, where students learned about the mechanics, physics, and engineering behind roller coasters while getting to use cutting-edge technology like 3D printing to build their own coasters.

"This reinforces that young people need the experiences to be able to grow, and I think what is important is making sure our opportunity youth are attached to these experiences so they can understand career pathways, also so they can develop the meaningful connections in the industries that are going to help them thrive and grow," said Director of Youth Programs Leondra Foster.

Access to hands-on experiences can be life-changing for young people. Programs like USF Youth Experiences give students the chance to explore careers, develop meaningful skills, and build the confidence and connections needed to pursue their goals.

08/18/2026

When a community comes together, meaningful impact happens.

We were proud to be part of PERC’s 28th Annual Showcase of Services, where community partners, employers, service providers, and organizations came together with a shared purpose: creating a stronger network of support for justice-involved individuals.

With 322 attendees connecting with resources ranging from employment and education to legal assistance, housing, mental health services, financial literacy, and more, the event showed the power of bringing resources together in one place.

The impact came from the collective effort of everyone in the room. Each organization brought unique resources and expertise to the table, creating a broader network of support for justice-involved individuals and showing what is possible when our community works together.

When organizations share resources, build relationships, and connect people to the right opportunities and services, those connections can create lasting impact far beyond the event itself.

The “village mindset” was truly in action. No one organization can do it alone, but when our community comes together, we can create more pathways, strengthen support systems, and help individuals build a stronger future.

08/18/2026

📢 Brandon Center Closure Update

CareerSource Tampa Bay’s Brandon Center will permanently close effective Friday, August 28, 2026.

CSTB is actively exploring new opportunities to continue serving the Brandon community, including potential new locations and co-location partnerships.

Workforce services remain available at our six other career centers across Hillsborough and Pinellas counties.

📍 Visit CareerSourceTB.com to find a career center near you.

08/17/2026

There’s more than one way to grow your career this week.

Take some time to sharpen your professional skills, build confidence, and pick up something new that you can take with you into your next opportunity.

Check out this week’s Professional Skills Development workshops and find one that works for you!

Multiple workshops throughout the week!

View the full schedule: https://careersourcetampabay.com/events/month/?tribe_eventcategory%5B0%5D=344

08/14/2026

A major step forward for workforce development in St. Petersburg. The Burg Bid has added Power Design to lead skilled trades training and construction career pathways as part of its proposed $8.1 billion redevelopment of the Historic Gas Plant District. The initiative aims to connect local talent with apprenticeship opportunities and careers while investing in the community.

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The St. Petersburg contractor will focus on apprenticeships, skilled-trades training and local construction career pathways.

08/13/2026

Looking to grow your network and take the next step in your career? Join us this August for two networking opportunities designed to help job seekers connect, learn, and succeed.

**Professional Networking Group (PNG)**
Thursday, August 20 | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Designed for degreed professionals, experienced managers, recent college graduates, and those pursuing a meaningful career change. This month's meeting features guest speaker Derek Sibbald, Recruiting Manager at Tampa Family Health Centers, who will share what employers look for throughout the hiring process, interview tips, and current healthcare career opportunities.

**Veterans Networking Group (VNG)**
Wednesday, August 26 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Held in **Pinellas County**, this free networking event is created for veterans, transitioning service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and military spouses. Connect with fellow professionals, hear from guest speakers, discover valuable resources, and expand your network.

No matter where you are in your career journey, networking can open the door to new opportunities. We look forward to seeing you there!