Advanced workforce training center opens in Lealman

Local manufacturers and job seekers have a new resource as AmSkills is opening a long-awaited Neighborhood Training Center at the Lealman Exchange.

The nonprofit career training organization held an open house Wednesday for its new satellite location. Dozens of representatives from companies like Bausch & Lomb and GE Aerospace attended and toured the facility, which will provide hands-on training in mechatronics, machining and robotics.

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State director discusses CareerSource merger concerns

The local CareerSource affiliate held its first board meeting since state leadership voted to consolidate Pinellas and Hillsborough County's workforce development agencies in February.

Adrienne Johnston, president and CEO of CareerSource Florida, participated in Wednesday's discussion virtually. Several board members offered a laundry list of concerns over the merger.