Good Jobs in St. Pete · Technology Employer Roundtable
What Makes a Good Technology Job?
A free, live virtual roundtable for technology employers, IT leaders, and workforce partners on skills-based hiring, early-career pathways, retention, and how AI is reshaping entry-level tech roles.
Thursday, November 19, 2026 · 12:00–1:00 PM ET
60 minutes · Live on Zoom · Free for employers & workforce partners
Presented by Elite Business Performance in support of St. Pete Works EDGE
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The Challenge
Tech Needs Talent. The First Rung Is Hard to Reach.
Tampa Bay employers need dependable people in IT support, help desk, QA, data, and cybersecurity. Yet "entry-level" postings often demand years of experience, new hires struggle without structured onboarding, and AI and automation are changing what those first roles even look like.
How can St. Petersburg employers build stronger local tech pipelines while creating jobs people can enter, succeed in, and grow through?
Meanwhile, many South St. Petersburg residents with real potential face barriers—credential costs, degree requirements, limited networks, and unclear entry points—that keep them from technology careers.
Reserve My Free SeatFeatured Discussion Themes
Together, We'll Explore
Practical ideas for attracting, developing, and keeping early-career technology talent.
Skills-Based Hiring
Which requirements truly predict success—and how can employers look beyond degrees and years of experience?
Certifications & Training
Which credentials matter most for IT support, help desk, QA, data, and cybersecurity roles?
AI & Automation
How are AI and automation changing entry-level tech work—and what skills will new hires need next?
Onboarding & Retention
How do onboarding, mentorship, and supportive supervision help new technologists succeed and stay?
Career Advancement
How can help desk and support roles become clear ladders into systems, security, data, and leadership?
Employer–Workforce Partnerships
How can employers, educators, and St. Pete Works EDGE build a stronger local tech talent pipeline together?
Why Attend?
Your experience in tech matters.
Whether you lead an IT department, manage a help desk, run a security team, recruit technical talent, or train the next generation of technologists, you know what helps new hires thrive—and what doesn't.
This interactive hour is your chance to share what you're seeing, learn from peers, and help shape stronger technology career pathways for St. Petersburg residents.
Together, we can make a first tech job the foundation of a lasting career.
Reserve My Free SeatWhat You'll Gain
- Practical ideas to attract, hire, develop, and retain early-career tech talent
- Peer insights on skills-based hiring, certifications, and onboarding
- A clearer view of how AI is reshaping entry-level roles
- Connections to St. Petersburg's local workforce and training resources
Especially valuable if you hire for:
Supporting St. Pete Works EDGE
About St. Pete Works EDGE
St. Pete Works EDGE connects South St. Petersburg residents with in-demand career training, industry-recognized credentials, supportive services, and pathways to quality employment.
For employers, EDGE offers access to prepared local talent through Employer Spotlights, Hiring Rooms, job fairs, candidate referrals, and other partnerships—helping technology employers build pipelines from within the community.
Presented By
Elite Business Performance supports employer engagement and workforce-development initiatives that strengthen hiring, retention, workplace performance, training, and career advancement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a cost to attend?
Do I need to be based in St. Pete?
I'm an IT manager, not HR. Is this for me?
I'm not hiring right now. Should I still attend?
How do I get the Zoom link?
Can I bring a colleague?
Be Part of the Conversation.
Strong technology teams start with strong pathways. Help shape how St. Petersburg attracts, develops, and keeps its early-career tech talent.
Thursday, November 19, 2026 · 12:00–1:00 PM ET · Zoom
Reserve My Free SeatRegister before the session begins to receive the Zoom link and reminders. Presented by Elite Business Performance in support of St. Pete Works EDGE.