John Flanagan, CEO of CareerSource Tampa Bay, joins the program to discuss the workforce trends and challenges that businesses are facing in 2021, and reveals how CareerSource Tampa Bay is rising to the challenge to continue to connect talent to opportunity. 

Bill Farnand, Jobs and Benefits Supervisor, Veterans Programs at CareerSource Tampa Bay, joins the program to discuss the range of services that are available for veterans, transitioning military members, and their family members.

The CareerSource Tampa Bay Summer Youth Employment Program, branded Summer Job Connection (SJC) provides a unique opportunity for career exploration to youth in Hillsborough County.  In this episode, you'll hear about how the SJC program introduces youth to the world of work and exposed them to new experiences, ideas, and potential career paths for the future through paid work experience positions in in-demand occupations or targeted industries.

John Flanagan, CEO of CareerSource Tampa Bay, takes a look back at the efforts that were made in 2020 to meet the challenges of the pandemic, and reveals some of the exciting events and efforts that are underway for 2021 to connect talent to opportunity. To learn more, visit https://www.careersourcetampabay.com/ 

John Flanagan, CEO of CareerSource Tampa Bay is joined by Kevin Carr, CEO, Florida Makes as they discuss the importance of manufacturing for the regional economy. Discover some of the exciting events happening in Tampa Bay in celebration of Manufacturing Month, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the manufacturing industry in Tampa Bay. 

In this episode you'll hear from CareerSource Tampa Bay CEO John Flanagan and Benjamin Pratt, Senior Vice President of Government and Public Affairs at Mosaic, as they discuss the importance of manufacturing for the region. Discover some of the exciting events happening during Manufacturing Month, as well as the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the manufacturing industry. 

Dan Schneckenburger the Business Services Director for CareerSource Tampa Bay, joins the program to provide an update on available services for businesses and job seekers. Discover a new virtual platform, a new partnership with the Hillsborough County Public Libraries, learn details about the Information Technology Consortium, and more. 

Doug Tobin, Director of Public Relations/Marketing for CareerSource Tampa Bay, joins the program to discuss the Cares Act Rapid Response Recovery Program. Discover the help that is available for job seekers and businesses, how to know if you qualify, and how to learn more. 

In this episode, you'll discover other benefits that you may be eligible for beyond unemployment benefits, including the SNAP program and cash assistance. You'll also hear about opportunities for training and educational assistance. 

John Flanagan, CEO of CareerSource Tampa Bay and Judy Dorcy, Chief Operating Officer with CSTB, join the program to discuss customer service during COVID-19. Discover how to access services, the most common questions that are being asked, and a new mobile app to help you apply for unemployment. 

To learn more about the mobile app, visit www.FloridaJobs.org/RAApplication