Manufacturing workshop will help connect job seekers with employers
June 26, 2020 - AmSkills and Tampa Bay Works, along with 10 Tampa Bay manufacturers, are offering a free one-day manufacturing workshop Saturday (June 27) at TRU Simulation + Training at 1551 Gunn Highway in Odessa. During the interactive workshop, COVID-19 social distancing protocols will be observed and 20 participants will work individually and as a team to build a hands-on project. Of the 20 participants, the top 16 will be invited to attend a free two-week manufacturing training boot camp July 13-24. Those who complete the boot camp are guaranteed an interview with one or more of the participating employers. As many as 43 entry-level positions are available, paying up to $17 dollars an hour to start. People who are selected will have the opportunity to start working within two weeks.