Through hands-on experiences with Water Resource and Public Works, students explore how the County keeps the community running The Future Career Academy is bridging the gap between Hillsborough County students and career opportunities in their own backyard. By creating connections between Hillsborough County Public Schools, local businesses, and community partners, the program introduces students to in-demand jobs that offer long-term …
Plant City Hosts Local Students
The City team hosted local high school students from Workforce Development Partners’ Future Career Academy program! Hundreds of students embarked on a Business Tour to learn more about employment and training opportunities at over a dozen participating Plant City businesses/organizations. During their tour stop with the City of Plant City, students heard from City staff members about their roles and …
Future Career Academy Takes Upcoming Grads On Tours
Students regularly graduate from high schools with no plan for a career and their future. So, it is easy for them to get stuck in a job that isn’t a good fit, or doesn’t provide much in the way of an upward path financially, or doesn’t offer ways to develop skills. On the other side of this equation are local …
Tampa Electric supports workforce development in our community
We understand quality jobs and a skilled workforce are key to the economic growth of the communities we serve. That’s why we’re committed to supporting innovative workforce development initiatives that help our region and our local business community thrive. Our workforce development partners include Hillsborough Community College, University of South Florida, MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa Bay Economic Prosperity Foundation, …
Tampa in Florida has one of the most active job markets in the US
The report published this week by the internationally renowned newspaper, Wall Street Journal, the city of Tampa, Florida is the hottest in the United States. To determine this rating, the newspaper evaluated several factors, including the size of the workforce, salary growth, participation and the employment rate, which stood at 3% in that location according to federal data. The executive …
Do I need a four-year degree?
The U.S. labor market continues its hot streak, adding 303,000 jobs last month — more than expected. Many of these jobs will require a four-year degree despite a push among some employers to eliminate these requirements. On today’s show, we look at the state of the job market for people without a four-year college degree.
Organización busca apoyar la economía local
Celebran varios eventos para ayudar a jóvenes encontrar oportunidades de empleo.
















