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Cybil Robinson
Get There Faster

From Uncertainty to Opportunity with the “Get There Faster” Program Cybil Robinson, a determined military spouse and skilled professional, found herself facing unexpected career uncertainty after being laid off from her previous job. As the spouse of a Disabled Honorable Veteran who served in the U.S. Air Force, Cybil had always been a source of strength and resilience for her family. But with limited job opportunities and relying on unemployment compensation, she struggled to re-enter the workforce. Her trajectory shifted upon connecting with the “Get There Faster” Program through CareerSource Hillsborough Pinellas. Designed to support transitioning service members, veterans, and their spouses, the program offered Cybil the opportunity to pursue targeted, accelerated training to retool her skills and regain her professional momentum. This veteran- and spouse-focused initiative gave Cybil a new path forward. The program provided her with access to accelerated, high-impact training in fields aligned with Florida’s most in-demand careers. Through the program, Cybil enrolled in career-focused training courses with My IT Future, where she completed preparation for Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), Project Management Professional (PMP), and Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certifications. These in-demand credentials positioned her for high-growth roles in the IT and project management sectors—industries where her leadership and organizational strengths could shine. With renewed confidence and industry-recognized credentials, Cybil was ready to reenter the workforce. Nearing graduation, she secured full-time employment as a Project Manager with Collabera, a global digital talent solutions firm specializing in IT staffing and consulting. Collabera’s Tampa-based team connected Cybil to a dynamic project management role on assignment with Citi, a major global financial services company. Cybil began her new position in the beginning of December, earning a competitive $114,400 annual salary. Cybil Robinson’s success highlights the mission of the “Get There Faster” initiative: empowering veterans and their families through education, workforce support, and connections to meaningful, long-term career opportunities. Her story is a shining example of how training and community partnerships can transform potential into success.

Paula Anderson
Career Services/ RESEA

03.12.2025: I'm sorry I don't have everyone's names, but each time I visit this location, everyone has been so kind, caring, and helpful. Thank you! Mabel Livaudais was warm and attentive during my Resea meeting, offering a wealth of ideas and suggestions. Her knowledge and encouragement inspired me to believe that anything is possible. Thank you, Mabel! Kalliope Petropoulos is an amazing instructor who provided me with a ton of helpful information and who made me feel that my input truly matters. This made me want to participate even more. I'm looking forward to attending more workshops. Thank you, Kalliope

David Gant
Career Services

12.05.2024: I met Mr. Ted Davis at MacDill AFB after losing my job and I was overwhelmed with frustration and disbelief. He calmed me down and started working with me right away as a walk-in client at the MFRC. He was instrumental in my job search and sent daily and weekly job leads for me to apply and to consider. He met me at the Job Fair and was speaking to vendors about my skill set on my behalf. I just wanted to say thanks for all your hard work. You certainly gave me hope. I think you guys have a great program there and you were so very helpful. Thanks as always. I was offered a job as a Senior FOIA Analyst CENTCOM starts in January 2025.

COL Ricardo USMC retired Miagany
Veteran Services

11.21.2024: Mario, I am writing to express my sincere appreciation for the service and support provided by Mr. Ted Davis through the MFRC Veteran & Spouses transition program. Ted's knowledge, insight and support has been invaluable to me during my transition from active-duty service into civilian employment. My wife and I moved to the Tampa Bay area at the beginning of August. We were complete newcomers, as we were never stationed at MacDill AFB, and I needed to reach and plug-in into the local job market right away. Ted's expertise and service was recommended to me and wasted no time in seeking him out. He knew exactly how to get me up to speed, ASAP! The MFRC Veteran & Spouses program offers several career development resources and opportunities that I greatly appreciate. I participated in their resume boot camp session, one-on-one coaching sessions, and I've been keeping tabs on hiring fairs where I can practice and refine my industry networking skills. I would not have known how to make such quick progress in my transition without Ted's assistance. The best thing is that I believe my professional relationship and friendship with Ted as a fellow Marine Corps veteran is just getting started. His career coaching and past knowledge as an entrepreneur in the government contracting industry will continue to assist me as I step into the same field. I am now employed by ManTech International as a Program Director making $86.00 per hour, and I intend to work with Ted to keep my eyes on the job horizon, as well as seek out opportunities for fellow veterans looking for employment here in the Tampa Bay area. My sincerest thanks to you, Ted and to the MFRC Veteran & Spouse support program. This is an invaluable program and one that I hope continues to thrive in the years to come. v/r Ricardo Miagany Col USMC (Ret)

Aida Alayon
Career Services

09.25.2024: Hello, I would like to take a moment to acknowledge and express my appreciation for the Amazing Customer Service provided from Rachel Esperance. As I was lost w/new System, she professionally, patiently and successfully assisted me on the navigation. I was able to leave w/much less stress than when I walked in.. She should really be acknowledge! As we need more of her at the Unemployment Office. Keep up your great customer service!! Thank you! Aida

Maria Gonzalez
Career Services

09.16.2024: Danny & Santia were amazing & super helpful & went above & beyond helping us with the unemployment process! Please commend them & give them raise & hire more employees like them!

Austin Ash
Career Services

08.31.2024: Dear CareerSource Tampa Bay, Your organization is a blessing. I moved here and started renting in February from South Dakota without work. I was employed in a couple different organizations before reaching out to CareerSource Tampa Bay. I was first meeting with Daniel multiple times. Daniel is awesome because he says up to date with current resume trends, and he kindly let me know if the summary of qualifications (my resume was behind the times by 5 years) and helped polish my EmployFlorida account for job recommendations. Thank you Jesus for Daniel's work. The next stellar employee called me to check on my job hunt at least 5 times. The employee Mrs. Zoraida is great at inspiring her clients! She diligently answered every one of my emails and put in many recommendations for employment for me. Plus she has experience in my career field. Thank you Jesus for Mrs. Zoraida. Praise the Lord for Mrs. Madison. Mrs. Madison was very helpful during her resume workshop. The resume got me hired in my field by July. So I went from arriving without a job in Feb, grabbing jobs that still meant a lot to me, and ultimately getting hired in my field in July. God Bless!

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