Join us for Good Jobs in St. Pete: What Makes a Good Technology Job?, a free virtual employer roundtable taking place Thursday, November 19, 2026, from 12:00–1:00 p.m. Eastern.
St. Petersburg employers need skilled technology professionals who can support systems, solve problems, protect information, and keep organizations operating. At the same time, many local residents are developing valuable skills through community college, industry certifications, military service, boot camps, and on-the-job experience but may still encounter barriers to entering and advancing within the technology industry.
This interactive conversation will bring together technology employers, IT leaders, hiring professionals, education partners, and workforce-development organizations to explore what makes early-career technology jobs attractive, accessible, supportive, and sustainable.
Discussion topics will include:
- Skills-based hiring and unnecessary entry barriers
- Hiring needs in IT support, help desk, data, quality assurance, and cybersecurity
- Effective onboarding, supervision, workplace culture, and employee retention
- Continuous learning, certifications, and technology career pathways
- How AI and automation are changing entry-level technology roles and required skills
- Opportunities to connect St. Petersburg employers with trained local talent
Participants will exchange practical ideas for attracting, hiring, developing, and retaining early-career technology employees while helping create stronger pathways to long-term careers and economic mobility for St. Petersburg residents.
This free virtual roundtable is presented by Elite Business Performance in support of St. Pete Works EDGE.
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