PNG Meeting Featuring Guest Speaker from Fifth Third Bank
- Date 2/13/2026
- Media Contact Doug Tobin
- Email tobind@careersourcetb.com
- Contact phone (813) 397-2054
CareerSource Tampa Bay to Host Professional Networking Group (PNG)
~ PNG event featuring guest speaker from Fifth Third Bank ~
TAMPA, FL – CareerSource Tampa Bay (CSTB) will host the Professional Networking Group event in person on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at CareerSource Tampa Bay’s Tampa Center located at 9215 N. Florida Avenue, Tampa, FL 33612.
Open to degreed professionals exploring new career opportunities, the PNG meeting provides a dynamic platform for networking and knowledge sharing. The monthly meetings take place from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., allowing professionals to connect with like-minded individuals and enhance their career prospects.
The PNG aims to guide professionals transitioning back into the workforce or making meaningful career changes. Participants benefit from valuable insights, increased job opportunities, and an expanded professional network.
This month’s meeting will feature a special guest speaker, Ricardo Casiano, Finance Center Manager II at Fifth Third Bank. He will share valuable insights and actionable advice for professionals seeking to advance their careers.
“At CSTB, we built the Professional Networking Group to bridge the gap between professional talent and local employers right here in Tampa Bay,” says Jesse Gonzalez, Business Development Manager. “Networking is the best way to navigate a changing market, and we’re here to give these professional job seekers the right tools to find their next great opportunity.”
The Professional Networking Group of Tampa Bay (PNG) is seeking job seekers who have:
- A four-year degree or higher
- And/or have five years or more of Management level experience.
- Or were earning at least $45,000 in yearly salary.
- Or you are a recent college graduate.
- Special exemptions are considered when joining PNG. PNG members can
- participate in a monthly seminar designed to transition the professional job seeker back into the workforce or to a meaningful career change.
Participants in the PNG group need to be registered with the statewide online job search program Employ Florida. Visit the website at www.EmployFlorida.com.
Contact Jesse Gonzalez at [email protected] or (813) 459-9367 for additional information.
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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