Hillsborough County High School Students Map Their Career Futures with CareerSource Tampa Bay 

Hillsborough County High School Students Map Their Career Futures with CareerSource Tampa Bay

MyJourney Career Success Workshops equip students to become college and career ready.

Tampa, FL – In partnership with Hillsborough County Government, CareerSource Tampa Bay has guided approximately 1,300 students from 25 Hillsborough County high schools through MyJourney Career Success Workshops, a program designed to help students confidently plan and navigate their careers journeys.

Now in its second full year, MyJourney Career Success Workshops are two-day sessions offered through the AVID program in Hillsborough County high schools. The program helps students distinguish between career planning and their journey, providing tools and resources to navigate the potential challenges along their chosen paths.

“Whether students pursue college, technical training, military service or enter the workforce after graduation, MyJourney Career Success Workshops equip them with the knowledge and skills to make informed career decisions,” shared Conchita Canty Jones, Director of Student Engagement, CSTB. “Students gain valuable insight about living wages, educational requirements, and overcoming career obstacles – essential knowledge for their future success.”

Originally launched as a CareerSource Tampa Bay pilot program a few years ago, MyJourney Career Success Workshops are now in their second full school year in Hillsborough County.  Student feedback highlights the program’s impact:

·        99% of students surveyed reported learning something valuable

·        98% said they would recommend the workshop to their peers

·        Students rated Career Exploration as their favorite topic, followed by Career Planning, Job Readiness, and Career Journeys.

“Preparing young people for meaningful careers is a vital part of workforce development,” said Dr. Byron Clayton, Senior Vice President and Chief of Sector Partnerships, CSTB. “These workshops educate students on how to achieve a livable wage, upwardly mobile career that aligns with their desired lifestyle, understanding educational pathways and navigating the bumps along the way.”

In addition to its integration into 25 Hillsborough County Public Schools through the High School AVID programs, MyJourney Career Success Workshops are offered to public charter schools in Hillsborough County and within Department of Juvenile Justice residential facilities.

For more information about CareerSource Tampa Bay and its programs, visit careersourcehillsboroughpinellas.com.

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 $39,085,000 with 96% federally funded (Updated annually, as of August 2024).

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