Demand for skilled workers continues to grow across construction, manufacturing, utilities, public works, and infrastructure. But how can employers fill critical workforce gaps while creating meaningful career opportunities for local residents?
Join us for Good Jobs in St. Pete: What Makes a Good Skilled Trades & Infrastructure Job?, a free virtual employer roundtable bringing together industry leaders, employers, and workforce partners to explore what it takes to build a stronger skilled-trades workforce in St. Petersburg.
We’ll examine how employers can expand access to entry-level opportunities, develop talent through training and apprenticeships, and create quality jobs that workers want to enter, stay in, and grow through.
Together, we’ll explore:
- Workforce Demand: Where are the greatest skilled-trades and infrastructure hiring needs in St. Petersburg?
- Career Pathways: How can individuals without prior experience or a four-year degree enter skilled careers through training, certifications, and apprenticeships?
- Employer-Led Solutions: How can businesses help develop the skilled workers they need?
- Retention and Advancement: What makes skilled workers stay, succeed, and build long-term careers?
- Removing Barriers: How can employers and workforce partners expand access to opportunities for South St. Petersburg residents?
This interactive discussion is an opportunity to exchange practical ideas, learn about workforce challenges and solutions, and strengthen connections among employers, training providers, workforce partners, and local talent.
This event supports St. Pete Works EDGE, a workforce initiative connecting residents of the South St. Petersburg Community Redevelopment Area with career training, industry-recognized credentials, supportive services, and pathways to quality employment.
Thursday, November 12, 2026 | 12:00–1:00 p.m. ET | Virtual
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