HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Veterans in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties have a unique opportunity to jumpstart careers in roadway construction thanks to a new initiative by CareerSource Hillsborough Pinellas and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).
Two free training bootcamps will be offered, connecting veterans with in-demand jobs in Florida’s booming infrastructure sector.
Bootcamp Details:
- Hillsborough County:
- Dates: Tuesday, January 14th – Thursday, January 16th
- Time: 9:00 AM – Noon
- Location: CareerSource Hillsborough Pinellas, Tampa Center, 9215 North Florida Avenue, Tampa, FL 33612
- Contact: Raleigh Sullivan, (813) 296-2505 or sullivanr@CareerSourceHP.com
- Pinellas County:
- Dates: Tuesday, January 28th – Thursday, January 30th
- Time: 9:00 AM – Noon
- Location: St. Petersburg College EpiCenter, 13805 58th Street North, Clearwater, FL 33760
- Contact: Oscar Colon, (727) 608-2462 or ocolon@CareerSourceHP.com
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Each three-day bootcamp will provide:
- Industry Tours: Visits to FDOT contractor facilities.
- Essential Training: Focused on OSHA safety standards, heavy equipment operation, and flagger certification.
- Hiring Event: A dedicated hiring event for veterans with guaranteed interviews and potential same-day job offers.
These bootcamps have a proven track record of success, with 90% of last year’s participants securing employment directly through the program.
“Florida’s road and bridge construction industry offers fields for every level of experience, background, and area of interest. We are excited for this opportunity to connect our veterans with so many different career paths to explore, all to ensure a safe and efficient transportation system,” said FDOT District 7 Secretary David Gwynn.
This initiative aligns with Governor DeSantis’ Freedom First Budget, which includes significant investments in Florida’s transportation infrastructure. FDOT is projected to create thousands of jobs in design, construction, and maintenance over the next decade.
“We take pride in the dedicated service we provide to veterans as they search for a career in the civilian workforce. These roadway construction training bootcamps connect veterans with jobs in a booming industry with opportunities for growth and advancement,” said Jason Druding, Vice President of business services for CareerSource Hillsborough Pinellas.
The program is free to participating veterans. Please register with CareerSource Hillsborough Pinellas and with EmployFlorida to attend.
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