Talent & Workforce

Pinellas County is committed to attracting top talent and fostering high-wage skills growth by collaborating with partner agencies throughout the region and state to produce and retain the Pinellas workforce needed in today’s business climate.

Strong Talent Pipeline

With a population of 972,852+ and accessible labor market of 1,401,865+ workers within commuting distance, Pinellas County can meet the need for almost any type of skilled labor. Pinellas’ collection of world-class talent is among the top reasons why businesses choose to locate and expand in the County. Employers find that Pinellas County has access to a talent pipeline that is consistently ranked among the best in the nation. The St. Petersburg-Clearwater-Largo area ranks No. 17 in Area Development’s Leading Metro Locations report for thriving cities for factors like prime workforce availability, economic strength, and affordability. With a talented, diverse, and abundant workforce, Pinellas County has the programs, resources, training and education partners that continue to build talent with in-demand skills of that help businesses thrive.

Whether your company is looking to locate or expand in Pinellas County, our professionals and workforce partners are ready to assist your business with recruitment, training or retention strategies.

Looking for talent and recruitment assistance?

Strong partnerships exist between Pinellas County, training and education institutions, workforce development agencies and training grants funders to provide innovative solutions to employers. Make an appointment with Pinellas County Economic Development’s experts today to learn how your business can benefit from workforce partnerships and assistance.

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Additional Talent & Workforce Resources

Quick Facts

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Ranked No. 10 for Prime Workforce by Area Development in 2024 Leading Metro Locations report

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66.2% of Pinellas residents have white collar jobs

$61,471 is Pinellas’ Average Annual Wage

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1,401,865+ Population within a 35-minute commute

Jenee Skipper

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For more information about workforce resources in Pinellas County, contact:

Jenee Skipper, SHRM-CP, Business Support Specialist.

Reaching for the Stars with Next-Gen Materials

At Goodman Technologies, Dr. Bill Goodman combines decades of engineering experience with advanced additive and robotic manufacturing, pushing the limits of what’s possible on and off the planet. With expert assistance from the Florida APEX Accelerator at Pinellas County Economic Development, Goodman has steadily grown the aerospace company since relocating it to Pinellas County.

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Reverse Trade Show Connects More Than 100 Businesses to Tampa Bay Buyers

On March 14, 2025, the Pinellas County Reverse Trade Show connected more than 100 business attendees with buyers from 26 government agencies and prime contractors. Boasting a post-event survey score of 9.75 out of 10, this year’s event exceeded expectations and garnered acclaim from its participants.

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CONTACT US. 

Need workforce assistance? Let us help.
Jenee Skipper, SHRM-CP
Business Support Specialist
jskipper@pinellas.gov
(727) 453-7781
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