Tampa in Florida has one of the most active job markets in the US

The report published this week by the internationally renowned newspaper, Wall Street Journal, the city of Tampa, Florida is the hottest in the United States. To determine this rating, the newspaper evaluated several factors, including the size of the workforce, salary growth, participation and the employment rate, which stood at 3% in that location according to federal data. The executive …

Do I need a four-year degree?

The U.S. labor market continues its hot streak, adding 303,000 jobs last month — more than expected. Many of these jobs will require a four-year degree despite a push among some employers to eliminate these requirements. On today’s show, we look at the state of the job market for people without a four-year college degree.

6th FSS partners with FCA to hire local graduates

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. —   With over 4,000 civilian employees who work at MacDill Air Force Base. The civilian force plays an important role in contributing to the 6th Air Refueling Wing’s mission. In an effort to bolster community relationships and source new employees for civilian jobs on base, the 6th Force Support Squadron has partnered with the …

Local Schools Hold Signing Days For Seniors

The pens were poised as dozens of high school seniors participated in signing days, a time typically reserved for seniors accepting athletic scholarships. These weren’t your typical signing days. The students holding the pens weren’t star athletes promising allegiance to a far-flung university. They were students who were accepting job offers from local businesses. Plant City High School senior Alyssa …

Job Fair Connects Hundreds of High School Seniors to Local Employers

Durant High School senior and Plant City resident Kamari Grimsley is planning to attend Hillsborough Community College’s (HCC) dental hygiene program after graduation so she can reach her goal of becoming a dental hygienist and teaching people about their oral health. She visited HCC’s Trinkle Center last week, not to apply to college, but to look for jobs at Future …