CareerSource Tampa Bay to host Veterans Job Fair!
- Date 11/7/2022
- Media Contact DougTobin
- e-mail [email protected]
~ Job Fair Connects Florida Veterans with Career Opportunities ~
TAMPA, FL – CareerSource Tampa Bay (CSTB) will host a job fair dedicated to employing Veterans on
Wednesday, November 09, 2022, from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at the Cordelia B Hunt Center located in
Al Lopez Park 4810 N Himes Ave, Tampa, FL 33614.
Veterans, military spouses, military service members, and their families interested in
participating can register by going to the following website:
https://careersourcetampabay.com/event/paychecks-for-patriots-2022/
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 honored to serve those who have served our country.
“We are excited to be a part of this statewide initiative,” said Maria Suarez, Business Development
Manager with CareerSource Tampa Bay. “We welcome Veterans, military service members, spouses, and
their families to this great annual event!”
During the event, CareerSource Tampa Bay allows 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!
Together we can make a difference in your career and business with our military community!
View the flyer for the event at https://careersourcetampabay.com/wp-content/uploads/2Paychecks-
for-Patriots-Job-Fair-2022-FLYER-09092022-1294.pdf
For more information about this job fair, contact Maria Suarez at (813) 930-7513 or via email
at [email protected]
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 https://veteran.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.