CareerSource Tampa Bay has always been a pillar of support for the Hillsborough community and now, more than ever, their commitment to helping talent meet opportunity is critical, as people who have become unemployed due to the COVID-19 crisis search...
A new $25 million-dollar agreement approved by the Hillsborough Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is creating an influx of funds to help train the next generation of manufacturers in Hillsborough County and will also support residents experiencing employment or business...
CareerSource Tampa Bay is seeking input from Hillsborough County employers. The survey will ask employers about the employment landscape after COVID-19 and adjust the services provided to employers in order to fulfil their employment needs. Businesses can participate in the...
According to CareerSource Tampa Bay, since February, unemployment in Hillsborough County has jumped from 2.9% to 14.5%. However, there are still plenty of good jobs out there in the field of manufacturing. ABC Action News recently spoke with Hillsborough County-based...
Few people can say they found a job doing something they love. And even fewer can say they did so straight out of school and within the same city. Chris Mizell is one of the lucky ones. After completing the...
While most middle school students are busy attending their regular english, math and science classes, students in the McLane Middle School STEM and Robotics program are anything but ordinary. This past February, McLane STEM and Robotics students participated in the...
Hillsborough County’s Southern Manufacturing Technologies (SMT) is best known for producing components for aircraft, aerospace and defense industries. What many don’t know is that, for 15 years, SMT has manufactured a part used in GE’s Carescape R860 Ventilator—and as Ford...
As we all try to navigate life during the Coronavirus pandemic, the following resources are available to help our community manage their needs during this stressful time. Help Hillsborough County Stay Safe – RESIDENT SURVEY Hillsborough County needs your...
Since our launch in 2014, the Manufacturing Alliance of Hillsborough County has been focused on helping our manufacturing sector grow and cultivating its future leaders. Through the collaborative efforts of our founding partners — Hillsborough County, Hillsborough County Public Schools,...
Imagine lugging 120 pounds of gear, trying to maneuver rough terrain, and then having to complete an operation with precision dexterity and focus. SOFWERX noticed special operations forces were facing this dilemma, and decided to do something about it....