As employment anxieties swirl with layoffs hitting technology companies, hundreds of high school seniors gathered in East Tampa this week and met with companies including Publix, TECO, BayCare and more. Some walked away with jobs.
East Hillsborough High School Seniors Step Into The Working World Through Industry Tour Experience
For the 450 East Hillsborough County high school seniors who chose to participate in the Future Career Academy (FCA) Business Tour field trips, the January 28 tour, one of eight immersive days throughout Hillsborough County, was not a break from class or a one-day field trip. It was a planned component of a yearlong program designed to prepare students for …
City Hosts Future Career Academy Business Tour
On January 16, the City of Plant City hosted local graduating students from the Future Career Academy program to show them the many employment opportunities available in their community! The City is a proud participant in the unique program that connects local graduating students with quality job and training opportunities. City team members shared insight into their jobs, departments, equipment, …
Future Career Academy Connects Seniors With Career Opportunities
Thousands of Hillsborough County high school seniors recently took part in the annual Future Career Academy Business Panel Series, a countywide initiative connecting students directly with local employers and career opportunities. Hosted by Workforce Development Partners (WDP), the nine-day tour brought business and community leaders to high school auditoriums across Hillsborough County. Each panel offered seniors a firsthand look at …
Future Career Academy Conducts Business Panels
The Future Career Academy (FCA) conducted business panels at Plant City high schools on October 9. The panels are designed to prepare and connect graduating high school seniors with high-demand career opportunities. Seniors had the chance to miss class to hear from area employers about the organizations they work for, what sorts of career paths they offer, how much they …
Future Career Academy connects Hillsborough County seniors with real-world job opportunities
TAMPA, Fla – At Middleton High School — and 30 other campuses across Hillsborough County — seniors are getting an early start on their future careers. Workforce Development Partners has officially launched this year’s Future Career Academy Business Panel Series, a hands-on program designed to bridge the gap between education and employment. The nine-day series brings business leaders and recruiters from across Tampa Bay …
Future Career Academy Holds Hiring Event
Yvonne Frye founded the Future Career Academy (FCA) in Plant City in 2015. The organization focuses on connecting students to local employers and in-demand jobs that offer long-term career growth and sustainable employment. FCA accomplishes this by cultivating relationships between Hillsborough County Public Schools, and community and business partners. “We are so grateful to the Plant City community for the …
Local high school seniors get face time with possible future employers
Future Career Academy is an innovative program helping bridge the gap between school and careerRIVERVIEW, Fla. — Joshua Kilpatrick is chatting up recruiters from Coca-Cola Beverages Florida. The 18-year-old senior from Sumner High School came prepared: a nice outfit, a big smile, and an “elevator pitch” about his hopes and dreams for the future. “I’m here to get a job,” …
