The Free Press Tampa offers jobs and employment news in the Tampa Bay Area and throughout the state of Florida.
If you are reading this guide, you are probably interested in becoming a truck driver in Florida. As long as you follow the eligibility requirements, you can get started in these five simple steps. Read on to learn more about the requirements for becoming a…
Read More Steps To Starting A Job In Trucking In Florida
First-time unemployment claims in Florida dipped slightly the week before Thanksgiving. The U.S. Department of Labor estimated that 5,928 initial claims were filed in the state during the week that ended Nov. 18, down from a revised count of 5,979 during the previous week. Florida…
Read More Florida Jobless Claims Down Slightly
Florida Governor DeSantis announced Friday that Florida’s strategic investments have resulted in continued economic growth while national rates continue to see economic decline. Florida’s labor force grew by 0.2 percentage points in October 2023, while the national labor force growth rate declined by 0.1 percentage…
Read More Florida Gov. DeSantis: We Continue To See Job Growth Month After Month
TAMPA, Fla. – CareerSource Tampa Bay (CSTB) is pleased to officially announce the promotion of Michelle A. Zieziula from Senior Vice President & Chief Impact Officer to Senior Vice President (SVP) & Chief Operating Officer (COO). Zieziula assumed the role on July 1, 2023. This…
Read More Michelle Zieziula Elevated To Chief Operating Officer At CareerSource Tampa Bay
TAMPA, Fla. – CareerSource Tampa Bay (CSTB) is pleased to officially announce the promotion of April Torregiante to Vice President of Program Services. In her new role, Torregiante will oversee a wide range of program-related functions, support the executive and senior leadership team, and contribute…
Read More CareerSource Tampa Bay Announces April Torregiante As Vice President Of Program Services
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – CareerSource Tampa Bay (CSTB) announced Tuesday a renewed partnership with the Hillsborough Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) to continue the Apprenticeship-to-Career Empowerment Program (ACE), now entering its fourth year as of October 2023. This program has been instrumental in empowering young…
Read More CareerSource Tampa Bay And Hillsborough County Announce Continuation Of ACE Program
The pace of first-time unemployment claims remains relatively unchanged in Florida. The U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday released a report that estimated 217,000 claims were filed nationally last week, including 5,358 in Florida. The Florida total was down from 5,750 claims during the week…
Read More Florida Jobless Claims See Little Change
First-time unemployment claims in Florida continued at a low, steady pace last week, though a university report pointed to many residents being pessimistic about their finances. The U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday estimated 5,521 initial jobless claims were filed in Florida last week, down…
Read More Jobless Claims Hold Steady In Florida
TAMPA, Fla. – CareerSource Tampa Bay’s program for young adults called Tampa Bay Hires will host a graduation event for Penn Foster High School Diploma completers on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. The event will run from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at 9215 N. Florida…
Read More CareerSource Tampa Bay Hosts Graduation Event For Young Adults
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday that officers from all 50 states and two US territories have moved to Florida or joined the profession since Florida launched the Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Program. More than 3,350 bonuses of $5,000 after taxes have been awarded to…
Read More Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Program Draws New Law Enforcement Officers From All 50 States