Good Jobs in St. Pete: What Makes a Good Tech Job?
A free virtual employer roundtable exploring what makes entry-level technology jobs attractive, accessible, sustainable, and capable of long-term career growth.
Why This Conversation Matters
Tech talent is here in st pete. but the door to entry might be closed.
Employers across St. Petersburg and Pinellas County need help desk, IT support, QA, data, cybersecurity, and cloud talent—yet many early career roles still require degrees, years of experience, or credentials that screen out capable local candidates.
Meanwhile, AI is reshaping what entry-level work looks like, raising new questions about how people get started and how they grow.
New to the series? You do not need to have attended other Good Jobs in St. Pete sessions to participate.
The Central Question
What makes an entry-level technology job attractive, accessible, sustainable, and capable of providing long-term career growth—especially for workers without a four-year degree?
What We'll Discuss
Five Topics Shaping Entry-Level Tech
Technology leaders will share what's working, what's getting in the way, and what local employers can do differently.
Skills-Based Hiring
Shifting from degree requirements to demonstrated skills, certifications, and potential.
Unnecessary Hiring Barriers
Identifying requirements that screen out capable candidates without improving outcomes.
Onboarding & Retention
Helping new hires succeed in their first months and choose to stay.
Certification & Advancement
Apprenticeships, certification pathways, and clear routes from help desk to higher-level roles.
AI & Entry-Level Roles
How AI is reshaping entry-level work—and how to keep the on-ramp open.
Who Should Attend
Built for employers who hire tech talent
Whether you hire one help desk technician a year or build entire IT teams, your perspective belongs in this conversation.
About St. Pete Works EDGE
The Whole Employment Pathway
St. Pete Works EDGE partners with employers to strengthen local talent pipelines and expand access to good jobs for South St. Petersburg residents. We look at the entire pathway—from what makes someone want and able to take a job to what helps them stay and grow.
Industry Roundtables
Candid employer conversations on real hiring needs.
Employer Spotlights
Showcase your opportunities to local talent.
Job Fairs & Referrals
Connect directly with prepared local candidates.
Workforce Strategy
Improve hiring, onboarding, retention, and advancement.
Save Your Seat at the Table
Join St. Pete technology leaders for an hour of practical, solutions-focused conversation about building a stronger local tech workforce.
📅 Thursday, October 29, 2026
🕓 12:00–1:00 p.m. Eastern
💻 Online — link sent after registration