Trades & Healthcare: Workforce Forum with Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins
About this Event
Trades & Healthcare: Workforce Forum with Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins
RSVP to Join Southern Technical College – Tampa for a free, in-person conversation connecting career education, Florida’s workforce needs, employer partnerships, and economic opportunity.
The event will feature the State of Florida Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins alongside students, educators, veterans, employers, Program Advisory Council members, businesses and civic leaders.
Program highlights
- Electrical training micro-stop
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography exhibit
- * Supervised, experiential Surgical Technology Lab activity. Includes an opportunity for the Lieutenant Governor to participate in a realistic surgical simulation.
Partner Assembly
- Lt Governor Collins Meet & Speak with students, employers, and Program Advisory Council members
- Planned group photographs
- Business/PAC and school leadership workforce discussion
The conversation will explore:
- Florida’s changing workforce and talent needs
- Career pathways for students, veterans, and working adults
- Opportunities to strengthen Tampa Bay’s talent pipeline
- Employer and education partnerships
- Q & A opportunity
Who should attend?
- Business leaders and employers
- Interested Community members
- Students and recent graduates
- Veterans and transitioning service members
- Skilled-trades and healthcare professionals
- Program Advisory Council members
- Civic and community leaders
- Trade and professional associations
- Workforce and economic-development partners
- Individuals exploring career and training opportunities
- Media representatives
Admission is free, but advance registration is requested. Space is limited, and registration may close when the approved room capacity is reached.
*Some laboratory demonstrations have limited capacity. Registration provides admission to the event but may not guarantee access to every laboratory area.
Media and photography notice
Attendance at this event constitutes voluntary permission to be photographed/video/social media. News media, photographers, and videographers will be present. Students will be released at approximately 11:20 a.m.; media may remain for the 11:20–11:50 a.m. Business/PAC and school leadership discussion.
Open to Media representatives are encouraged to email Cate Manley in advance to support quick check-in and to request interview opportunities, or register with media registration: [email protected]
Please include your name, outlet, role, mobile number, expected arrival time, and interview request.
Accessibility
For accessibility needs or other accommodations, contact Cate Manley at [email protected] or 816-591-8066 before the event.
Agenda
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Trades & Healthcare: Workforce Forum with Lt. Governor Jay Collins
Info: Program highlights
* Electrical training micro-stop
* Diagnostic Medical Sonography exhibit
* Supervised, experiential Surgical Technology Lab activity, with an opportunity for the Lieutenant Governor to participate
* Partner Assembly – Meet & Speak with students, employers, and Program Advisory Council members
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Program Purpose
Info: This is a free, nonpartisan workforce-education and community-engagement event. Registration is not associated with campaign fundraising or an institutional political endorsement.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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