Talent & Workforce

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.

Strategic Workforce Solutions for Businesses

Need assistance with staffing challenges, skill gaps, or the changing talent landscape?

Pinellas County Economic Development is dedicated to equipping your businesses with the resources needed to recruit and/or train a skilled workforce needed to thrive, innovate, and grow. Your workforce is your greatest asset, and we can help you cultivate it.

Our goal is your growth!

We offer:

• Talent Acquisition and hiring resource support. We connect you with a network of comprehensive workforce development and talent recruitment services designed to meet your specific industry and hiring needs. This includes leveraging platforms and partners for efficient candidate sourcing.
• Develop & upskill workforce. Collaborate with us to design and implement tailored training solutions for your employees, often in partnership with leading educational institutions like Pinellas Technical College and St. Petersburg College. Receive assistance with information on apprenticeship and internship programs, veterans’ programs, and workforce training grants to develop future talent within your organization.
• Strategic workforce planning & retention. Receive labor market intelligence and local workforce trends, wage data, demographics, and talent availability to inform decisions. Access resources for employee retention strategies. Receive business consulting from experts on growing your business and hiring talent.
• Connections to key resources & partners. We serve as your central point of contact to navigate the complex landscape of workforce development resources. We directly connect you with vital partners like:
  • Florida Small Business Development Center at Pinellas County Economic Development
  • CareerSource Tampa Bay
  • Local and state agencies
  • Colleges and universities

Learn More

---

Economic Data Dashboard

---

CareerSource Tampa Bay

---

Training and Education

---

Skills Enhancement Training Program