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Resources in Tampa Bay

For those interested in job opportunities or starting a new business –  here are some helpful resources. Check it out!

JOB SEARCH:

  • TampaBay-Job-Links (TBJL) is a non-profit organization and a supportive community where people gain relevant job-search and career transition skills. TBJL curates the job-search process in which individuals navigate the new world of career transition and hone their networking, interview, and self-marketing skills. TBJL provides one-on-one guidance from professional career strategists in conjunction with interactive workshops. TBJL programs give people the skills, confidence, and community they need to move forward. TBJL also assists employers with finding qualified candidates and offers outplacement services.

    For additional information go to www.TBJL.org, email at job-links@tbjl.org, or call 813-344-0200.
  • AARP: Offers a wide variety of online resources/ webinars focused on job search.
    – www.aarp.org/work
    – Myths & Realities Article
    – In Person workshops- Job Search TEK classes
  • Real Estate Lives: Real Estate Lives is a 501(c)(3) organization serving the Tampa Bay area that aims to help unemployed and underemployed real estate and other  professionals within other industries find a new position or career. We seek to provide support throughout the job seeking process by offering emotional support, industry training, networking opportunities, and a specialized online job board.    

    For More information go to https://realestatelives.org

  • Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative
    Online Resources:Career Transitions – Prepare a resume or cover letter with a professional template.
    Learning Express Career Center – Improve your workplace skill, prepare for an occupation exam.
    Events and Classes:
    Walk-In Tech Help – Open lab for quick training in computer basics and technology questions.

    General Contact and Information:
    HCPLC General line — 813-273-3652
    HCPLC.org

     

RETOOL

St. Petersburg College: spcollege.edu/corporate-training

  • They offer a variety of workshops and accelerated credited programs in areas such as entrepreneurs, manufacturing, health care and more.   They also offer a series of Learn to Earn courses: spcollege.edu/learn-to-earn

Eckerd College: eckerd.edu

  • OLLI, and ASPEC – life long learning, experienced learners programs

Other online resources/links for Job seekers:

ENTREPRENEURS

The Greenhouse (St Petersburg)

Greenhouse provides business mentoring, workshops, cohort training, networking and liaison services that are beneficial to entrepreneurs of all ages. A wide variety of partners offer a wide variety of entrepreneurial and small business resources and programs including One Million Cups every Wednesday morning.  https://stpetegreenhouse.com/about-the-greenhouse

Entrepreneur Collaborative Center ECC (HillsboroughCounty)

ECC provides entrepreneurs easy access to business service providers, resources, mentorship, and specialty training. Services are provided for each businesses’ unique stage of development and business category: pre-venture, start-up, micro-enterprise, small-to-mid-size enterprise, community-based, targeted industry, technology and innovation, and more, Including One Million Cups every Wednesday morning https://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/locations/entrepreneur-collaborative-center

Hillsborough Community College: hccfl.edu

  • Targeted programs for older adults- including a social entrepreneur program and an Encore Entrepreneur Event in 2015