Paychecks for Patriots Job Fair 2021
- Date October 19th, 2021
- Media Contact Doug Tobin
- e-mail [email protected]
- Contact phone (813) 397-2054
CareerSource Tampa Bay participates in the Ninth Annual Paychecks for Patriots Job Fair
~Job Fair will help connect Florida Veterans with Career Opportunities~
TAMPA, FL – CareerSource Tampa Bay (CSTB) to host an in-person job fair dedicated to employing veterans on Tuesday, November 09, 2021, from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. The event will take place at CareerSource Tampa Bay, located at 6302 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Suite 120 Tampa, FL 33619. Veterans and employers interested in participating can register by going to the following website: https://www.careersourcetampabay.com/jobfair
To celebrate Veterans Day, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, the Florida National Guard, the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs and participating employers partnered with CareerSource Tampa Bay will connect veterans and their families with great career opportunities.
Veterans and their families bring dedication, a special set of skills and diversity to Florida’s workforce. CareerSource Tampa Bay is excited to serve those who have served our country. “We are excited to be a part of this statewide initiative,” said Maria Suarez with CareerSource Tampa Bay. “We welcome Veterans, military service members, military spouses and their families to this great annual event!”
During the event, CareerSource Tampa Bay will provide the opportunity for veterans to connect with employers who value the skills, knowledge and attributes veterans attain during military service. Employers will also be connected with talented, well-trained members of our Military community to join their team! While COVID-19 continues to impact our community, rest assured our team is dedicated to the safety and health of our employees, job seekers and employers as we move to in person events. Together we can make a difference in your career and business with our military community!
Veterans or their family members interested in pursuing career opportunities in Florida who were unable to attend a Paychecks for Patriots hiring event can view and apply for available positions online at www.EmployFlorida.com. Additionally, a special employment portal for Florida veterans is also available at veterans.employflorida.com with positions and resources geared towards veterans.
About CareerSource Tampa Bay
Programs and initiatives are sponsored by CareerSource Tampa Bay and the State of Florida, Department of Economic Opportunity and fully supported by the U.S. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Agriculture as part of awards totaling $23,321,277.
CareerSource Tampa Bay works with businesses and candidates to leverage their training, retraining, and competitive opportunities in the workforce. CareerSource Tampa Bay provided 173,319 services to 37,054 active Wagner-Peyser individuals during the program year 2019- 2020. CareerSource Tampa Bay, with our five career centers, is the single largest source of job candidates in the region, from entry-level to executive-level candidates. We work closely with all Veterans.
Businesses can access CareerSource’s wide range of services that include recruiting, training for new and existing employees, targeted hiring events, and retention support strategies. All resources and services are provided at no cost to both businesses and job candidates. Programs funded through CareerSource Tampa Bay are equal opportunity programs with auxiliary aids and services available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Persons using TTY/TTD equipment use Florida Relay Service 711. A proud partner of the American Job Center network to learn more, visit www.careersourcetampabay.com.