CareerSource Tampa Bay Announces 2025 Paychecks for Patriots Events to Support Veterans

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TAMPA, FL – CareerSource Tampa Bay (CSTB) is proud to announce its annual Paychecks for Patriots events, a series of career and resource fairs dedicated to connecting veterans, military service members, and their families with employment opportunities and essential resources.

The events, held in partnership with CareerSource Florida, are designed to help military veterans transition from military service to civilian careers. This year’s lineup includes a resource fair and two job fairs across the Tampa Bay area.

“We are committed to serving those who have served us,” said Maria Suarez, Business Development Manager at CareerSource Tampa Bay. “Paychecks for Patriots is a vital program that provides our local heroes with the support they need to succeed in the civilian workforce. We encourage all veterans and military families to attend.”

Event Details:

Paychecks for Patriots Veterans Resource Fair

·        Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025

·        Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

·        Location: CareerSource Tampa Bay – Tampa Center, 9215 N. Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33612

·        CSTB will be offering the following services at no cost:

o   Professional pictures

o   Resume review

o   Community supportive services, including interview clothing

o   Haircuts

·        Registration Link:  Veterans Resource Fair Sign-Up

Paychecks for Patriots Veterans Job Fair

·        Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025

·        Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

·        Location: CareerSource Tampa Bay – Tampa Center, 9215 N. Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33612

·        Registration Link:  https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/cjZBCVp/PFP2025

Paychecks for Patriots Veterans Job Fair

·        Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025

·        Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

·        Location: EpiCenter at St. Petersburg College, 13805 58th St N, Clearwater, FL 33760

·        Registration Link:  https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/WiAbhiY/PFP2025

These events are free and open to all veterans, transitioning service members, and their families.

For more information on these events and to register, please visit the CareerSource Tampa Bay website calendar.

Click on this link for the flyer to the event.

About CareerSource Tampa Bay 

Effective July 1, 2024, CareerSource Tampa Bay is the designated local workforce development board serving Hillsborough County and Pinellas County. CareerSource Tampa Bay is governed by a board of directors whose members are appointed by a consortium of Chief Local Elected Officials (CLEOs) from each county commission.

CareerSource Tampa Bay is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. All voice telephone numbers listed may be reached by persons using TTY/TDD equipment via the Florida Relay Service at 711.

CareerSource Tampa Bay is the direct service provider for various workforce programs which are supported by the U.S. Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, Agriculture, and other agencies as part of awards totaling $38,665,000 with 93% federally funded  (Updated annually, as of September 2025).

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