Chairmans Report July 2014

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
J U LY 2 0 1 4
EMPLOYMENT STATISTICS
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY
MAY 2014
Unemployment Rates (%)
(Not Seasonally Adjusted)
MAY 14
APR 14
MAY 13
CSTB
6.0
5.6
7.0
FLORIDA
6.1
5.7
7.3
US TOTAL
6.1
5.9
7.3
Average Annual Wage
2012
2011
CSTB
$46,895
$46,084
FLORIDA
$43,213
$42,312
• The unemployment rate in the CareerSource
Tampa Bay region (Hillsborough County) was
6.0 percent in May 2014. The region’s jobless
rate was down 1.0 percentage point from 7.0
percent a year ago and was slightly below the
state rate of 6.1 percent. Out of a labor force
of 648,563, there were 38,823 unemployed
residents in the region.
• Hillsborough County (6.0 percent) had the
second lowest unemployment rate in the fourcounty Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater
metro area in May. The jobless rates in the
other counties in the metro area were 5.9 in
Pinellas, 6.8 percent in Pasco, and 7.8 percent
in Hernando.
• Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater led all metro
areas in Florida in over-the-year gains in
manufacturing in May 2014. The metro area
also ranked second in over-the-year job gains
in financial activities (behind Miami-Miami
Beach-Kendall) and professional and business
services (behind Jacksonville).
Source: Florida Department of Economic Opportunity,
Labor Market Statistics Center (June 20, 2014)
Executive Office - West Shore
5100 West Kennedy Blvd., # 300 Tampa, FL 33609
Employed Worker Training Funds Available
How would you like to improve the skills of your staff?
CareerSource Tampa Bay’s Employed Worker Training (EWT) program is now
available for the provision of skills upgrade training for currently employed
individuals. Employers - organizations that carry out programs under the
National Apprenticeship Act, and/or public institutions of higher learning located
within Hillsborough County are eligible to apply.
This flexible program is designed to provide financial assistance to employers
that recognize the importance of investing in their employees. The skills
employees gain will help companies to achieve greater employee retention,
maximum productivity and market competitiveness.
The available funding will provide assistance to employers to pay for preapproved training-related costs. EWT funds are limited and are distributed on a
first-come, first-served basis.
To view details about the Invitation to Negotiate (ITN), please visit:
careersourcetampabay.com/rfps
Tampa Bay IT Apprenticeship Program Launches
The Tampa Bay IT Apprenticeship Program,
a partnership that includes Pinellas Technical
Education Center and Aparicio-Levy Technical
Center, provides tuition-free education,
hands-on training, and certification within the
IT industry.
The program offers a structured training method that allows employers to utilize
their existing, full-time employees to earn while they learn. The specialized training
directly relates to four in-demand IT occupations: Applications Developer
(Software), Applications Developer (Web), Help Desk Technician, and
Network Support Technician.
Why participate in apprenticeship training for your company?
• Tuition-free related technical education for registered apprentices
• Periodic wage increases as
skills develop and recognizable
Contact us TODAY
skill levels are achieved
to get started!
• Certificate of Completion
awarded to the apprentice from
Cindy Durant
the State of Florida
(813) 541-0655
• Participating companies get an
[email protected]
edge in today’s workforce
www.careersourcetampabay.com
Paving the Way for Youth Workers
During their last week of school, Jefferson High School students Jose
Santos and Yoandy Guevera applied to participate in the Paid Work
Experience program through CareerSource Tampa Bay. Both students
were accepted and began their positions as welders/fitters on June 23rd
with International Ship Repair & Marine Services, Inc. at a pay rate of
$11.25 per hour. Their jobs consist of using welding tools, learning the
terminology of the tools and vessels, and leanring the fundamentals of
welding and tack welding with stick.
BEFORE
The WIA Program at CareerSource Tampa Bay provided the young
workers with supportive services to obtain the required tools, such as
steel-toed boots.
Recently, CareerSource Tampa Bay has partnered with Jerry Ulm Dodge
and The Morgan Auto Group to source for more youth placements. If
your company is interested in providing youth the opportunity to gain
meaningful work experience, contact Jenny-Lee Christie at (813) 9307457 or via e-mail at: [email protected].
AFTER
Letter From a Professional Networking Group Member
“Theresa, I just wanted to let you know that I got a job with Clarifire in St. Petersburg. My start date is Monday, June
30, 2014. Thank you for all the assistance you have provided me during my job search. I appreciate the information
and referrals you have given, as well as the connections you have shared with me. Your expertise and help have
been invaluable during this process. Thanks for the Professional Network Group (PNG) . The speakers were very
knowledgeable and helpful resources in my job search and building my career. The materials provided during every
meeting will assist me to better myself in my new career. My regards to Sharon Bond and the other members of the
team. Again, thank you so much. I sincerely appreciate your generosity, patience and time.”
Regards, Ayodele Eyo
Employer Programs/Services
Info Session
Veterans Virtual
Job Fair
July 11, 2014
12:00 PM - 1:00PM
July 13-19, 2014
CSTB
5100 W. Kennedy Blvd.
Suite # 300
Tampa, FL 33609
vjf.careersourcepinellas.com
RSVP to (813) 397-2029
www.facebook.com/
CareerSourceTampaBay
@CareerSourceTB
CareerSource Tampa Bay Career Fair
July 17, 2014
10:00 AM - 1:00PM
REGISTER TODAY at:
TPepin’s Hospitality Centre
4121 N 50th St.
Are you hiring? CSTB will be hosting a career fair
Tampa, FL 33610
in April! If your company has multiple positions
Have questions?
Go to:to fill, contact Maria Suarez at:
you’re looking
[email protected]
www.careersourcetampabay.com
to view
(813) 397-2037
or via e-mail at: suarezm@
or, call (727) 608-2452 careersourcetampabay.com
a listing of exhibitors and
open positions.
to participate!
www.linkedin.com/
company/CareerSourceTampa-Bay
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CareerSource Tampa Bay is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
All voice telephone numbers listed may be reached by persons using TTY/TDD equipment via the Florida Relay Service at 711.

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