CareerSource Tampa Bay Publishes Annual Report Highlighting First Year as Unified Region 28
- Date 1/28/2026
- Media Contact Doug Tobin
- Email tobind@careersourcetb.com
CareerSource Tampa Bay Publishes Annual Report Highlighting First Year as Unified Region 28
~ Report underscores regional impact, strong performance outcomes, and continued “A” rating from the state of Florida ~
TAMPA, Fla. – CareerSource Tampa Bay (CSTB) has released our Annual Report for Program Year (PY) 2024–2025, marking a major milestone as the organization’s first full year operating as a unified Region 28 workforce board, serving both Hillsborough and Pinellas counties.
The report details CSTB’s performance and regional impact during a transformative year that positioned the organization as the third-largest workforce development board in Florida, representing a labor market of more than 2.5 million potential career seekers. CSTB also maintained its state-evaluated “A” grade, reflecting strong outcomes, fiscal stewardship, and operational excellence.
During PY 2024–2025, CareerSource Tampa Bay achieved the following outcomes across the region:
- 34,950 individuals engaged
- 18,613 individuals assisted
- 4,430 individuals placed into employment
- 7,219 businesses served
- $30.6 million organizational budget supporting workforce services
The Annual Report highlights the continued impact of CSTB’s job seeker and employer services while documenting progress made following the merger of the former Hillsborough and Pinellas workforce boards. As post-merger operations continue to evolve, CSTB remains focused on expanding regional reach, strengthening employer partnerships, pursuing new and alternative funding sources, and ensuring high-quality service delivery for residents and businesses across Tampa Bay.
The PY 2024–2025 CareerSource Tampa Bay Annual Report is available online at:
https://online.flippingbook.com/link/831662/
(See QR code below for easy access to the report.)
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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