Hillsborough-Pinellas IT Workforce Initiative
The Results Are In!
A nationwide issue of growing importance, the availability of a qualified Information Technology (IT) workforce has become increasingly significant to a wide variety of industries. Like many communities across the country, the rapid creation of technology-driven jobs has led to a high demand for IT talent in Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties, raising potential concerns over the ability to maintain a steady pipeline of skilled employees. The Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Corporation took steps to address the situation through the creation of an IT Workforce Task Force.
- Rick Homans, CEO Tampa Economic Development Corporation, Chair
- Mike Meidel, Director, Pinellas County Economic Development
- Ed Peachey, CEO, Tampa Bay WorkForce Alliance
- Heather Kenyon, CEO, Tampa Bay Technology Forum (TBTF)
- Stuart Rogel, President/CEO, Tampa Bay Partnership
- Randy Berridge, President, Florida High Tech Corridor
Understanding the regional nature of workforce supply, they engaged multiple partners with common interests, who joined together to identify the current needs of local employers and prepare for anticipated economic growth. The resulting study and implementation plan are now available. The project is moving into the implementation phase which will be managed by the Tampa Bay Technology Forum www.tbtf.org, with the IT Workforce Task Force serving in an ongoing advisory role.
IT Workforce Analysis Documents Executive Summary (PDF) Full Report (PDF) Overview (PDF) IT Workforce Event Presentation (PPTX)The goal of the project is to create a stream of trained and qualified IT professionals at all levels of the corporate ladder, while supporting the desired economic growth of your company and the greater Tampa Bay region. The survey is the result of collaboration among the following economic development organizations:
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If you are interested in participating in, leading or sponsoring any of the activities presented in this study, please contact Heather Kenyon, CEO, and Tampa Bay Technology Forum at hkenyon@tbtf.org or Patricia Gehant, Director of Workforce Initiative, Tampa Bay Technology Forum at pgehant@tbtf.org.