TAMPA – CareerSource Tampa Bay is joining workforce boards across the country to celebrate Workforce Development Month with job fairs, industry events and community partnerships throughout September.
“It’s about celebrating the people whose lives are changed through new skills, meaningful careers and stronger connections with employers,” said Keidrian Kunkel, president and CEO of CareerSource Tampa Bay. “We’re proud to work with our staff and community partners to build a talent pipeline that supports both job seekers and businesses in the Tampa Bay region.”
The national observance highlights programs and services that connect job seekers with meaningful employment while helping businesses find the skilled talent they need to grow.
CareerSource Tampa Bay operates seven career centers in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties and partners with employers and organizations to strengthen Tampa Bay’s workforce and economy.
Events planned for Workforce Development Month include:
- Sept. 11: WELD (Women for Economic Leadership and Development) Leadership Series – Navigating Your Career Journey: Empowering Workforce Development featuring CareerSource Tampa Bay President Keidrian Kunkel as a panelist.
- Sept. 16: Second Chance Job Fair.
- Sept. 16: Tampa Bay Tech Apprenticeship Network Event (employer-focused).
- Sept. 24: Manufacturing Industry Roundtable in partnership with Pinellas County Economic Development (employer-focused).
- Sept. 25: Workforce Development Month Fall Job Fair.
CareerSource Tampa Bay also launched a new virtual series earlier this month, Unlocking Apprenticeships, which provides an overview of how apprenticeship programs can build a pipeline of skilled talent for employers.
CareerSource Tampa Bay will also send staff and leadership to the Florida Workforce Development Association annual conference Sept. 8 to 10 in Orlando. The conference includes programs designed to strengthen the skills of workforce professionals.
On the web: CareerSourceTB.com
