Tampa Bay Economic Prosperity Foundation launches CertUp Tampa, a career awareness campaign focused on underserved communities
The campaign aims to generate more awareness about short-term training opportunities for in-demand jobs among residents of East Tampa, Central Park and Ybor City Tampa, Fla. (Sept. 20, 2022) – The Tampa Bay Economic Prosperity Foundation today launched CertUp Tampa, a multimedia campaign created to promote awareness among residents of East Tampa, Central Park and […]
AT&T Awards $25,000 in Scholarships to Tampa Bay Economic Prosperity Foundation for HCC Students Enrolled in Cybersecurity Programs
Ten local students will receive $2,500 each in support of their pursuit of A.S. degrees in this high-demand field Tampa, Fla. (June 16, 2022) – In a ceremony held yesterday on the Dale Mabry Campus, Hillsborough Community College (HCC) President Dr. Ken Atwater, Tampa Bay Economic Development Council President and CEO Craig Richard, and AT&T’s […]
Inclusive Economic Growth Initiatives are well underway
The EDC and the Tampa Bay Economic Prosperity Foundation, the EDC’s 501 c 3 nonprofit sister organization, are making considerable progress on our efforts to bring career training awareness, jobs, and catalytic projects to East Tampa and other underserved communities in Hillsborough County. To date, we’ve raised $1.4 million of our $2 million Foundation capital […]
Feeding Tampa Bay’s workforce program makes a measurable impact
Feeding Tampa Bay is tackling hunger in new and innovative ways. From grocery distributions at bus stations to food pantries on school campuses, Feeding Tampa Bay is out in the community striving to achieve its vision of a hunger-free Tampa Bay. One of the latest ways is by breaking down the barriers to employment so […]