ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — With the economy on the rebound, employers are hiring once more – and there are a few job fairs in the Tampa Bay area to consider.
Both are open for applicants looking for a new job or an entirely different career. The U.S. Labor Department in March added 916,000 jobs, which economists said was a sign that a recovery from the coronavirus pandemic is actually happening.
Still, there remain about 8 million jobs short of what the economy had prior to last year's shutdowns.
If you're keeping an eye out for a job worth considering, look here:
➡️ Allegiant Airlines
Monday, May 3
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Located at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport at 14700 Terminal Blvd. in Clearwater
The company is hiring part-time customer service agents and ground operations agents on the spot. People are asked to bring two forms of ID. Visit Allegiant's website for more information.
➡️ Pasco County East Side Job Fair
Tuesday, May 4
9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Located at UF/IFAS Extension Office at 36702 State Road 52 in Dade City
Pasco County's Human Resources Department is hosting an in-person job fair. Social distancing and face mask protocols will be implemented, with on-the-spot interviews with hiring managers. Dress to impress, the department says.
It is looking to fill positions for bus drivers, customer service specialists, engineers, 911 call takers, utility workers, summer park jobs and more. Visit its website for more.
➡️ Upper Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce, city of Oldsmar
Saturday, May 15
1-4 p.m.
Located at Oldsmar Sports Complex at 3120 Tampa Road.
At least 23 employers are looking to fill about 350 jobs in areas of construction, manufacturing, health care, hotel/restaurant, government and retail.
➡️ Tampa Bay Job and Career Fair presented by the Tampa Bay Times
Tuesday, June 14
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Located at Holiday Inn Tampa-Westshore/Airport at 700 N. Westshore Blvd. in Tampa
Local companies with immediate employment needs from entry-level to skilled trade, health care and managerial positions will be available. Schools for continuing education, universities and vocational/technical institutions also will be available to help candidates prepare for their jobs.
For more information, visit its website or call Dave LaBell at 727-893-8523.
➡️ CareerSource Tampa Bay
See its website for an up-to-date listing of upcoming fairs in the area, with virtual and in-person options.
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