employU Assists Job Seekers and Businesses with Tampa Jobs

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Over the past year, the increase in demand for employees and skilled workers has become apparent. With labor shortages affecting businesses in every industry, finding the right fit for job seekers has become more important than ever. Businesses and employees both benefit from these vacant positions not only being filled, but being filled with new hires who are in it for the long run. This is where employU can help.

Over the past 10 years, employU has provided long-term employment solutions for job seekers, businesses, and local communities across the state of Florida. Now bringing its services to the Tampa Bay Area, employU has opened offices in downtown Tampa, New Port Richey, and Dade City. As a one-stop-shop for disability employment services, employU offers services both virtually and in-person. Services available to the Tampa Bay area include:

In-person Services

Vocational Evaluations – also available virtually
Psychological Evaluations – also available virtually
Adult Job Placement and Job Coaching

Virtual services

Virtual Transition Youth Services – Career Camps, Self Advocacy Classes, and Work Readiness Workshops
Virtual Adult Pre-Employment Training and Self Advocacy Classes

With employU, it’s more than a job search. The goal is to find the career opportunities that best suit our customers and provide the resources and support needed to facilitate long-term, sustainable employment. At the same time, we also aim to aid businesses in finding employees who add value to their workforce. “It’s not just a job search, it’s a support system that helps identify a person’s strength and abilities to secure long-term employment that is fulfilling and rewarding,” explains Executive Director, Keith Bourkney.   

Employers may also find solutions through employU’s services. A risk-free way to fill the gaps within their workforce, our on-the-job training programs give host businesses the opportunity to have employU customers work for their business and gain experience while employU pays the wages. Additionally, ongoing support is also part of the program. With an employU Job Coach checking in with the customer and their supervisor, businesses and customers can rest assured that they will have help addressing any challenges if needed.

Excited to join the Tampa Bay area, we are ready to continue fostering and strengthening an inclusive workforce through our variety of tailored services. For more on our services visit https://employu.org/client-services/ or visit https://employu.org/business-partners/ to learn how to become an employU business partner.