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Manufacturing Month Spotlight: Pall Corp

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During the month of October, FloridaWest is celebrating our outstanding Manufacturing employers and showcasing the incredible job opportunities in Escambia County. Pall Corporation is a global supplier of filtration, separations and purification products and one of our leading employers. CareerSource Escarosa will host a hiring event for PALL Cooperation on Wednesday, October 27th from 8 … Read more

Manufacturing Month Spotlight: West Frasier

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During the month of October, FloridaWest is celebrating our outstanding Manufacturing employers and showcasing the incredible job opportunities in Escambia County. West Fraser is North America’s largest lumber producer and a major local employer.

ITEN WIRED IT Virtual Career Opportunities Expo October 27

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Cyber, News

The 2021 ITEN WIRED Virtual Career Opportunities Expo will held virtually on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This annual event is free of charge to job seekers and businesses and is sponsored by Clark University’s Tech Quest Apprenticeship Program, CareerSource Tampa Bay and IT Gulf Coast. CSTB is assisting by … Read more

Annual Job Fair Wednesday September 22 at PSC

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Careersource Escarosa Annual Job Fair is Wednesday, September 22, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Jean and Paul Amost Performance Studio at Pensacola State College This no-cost event is open to the public and reservations are not required to attend. Job seekers will have the opportunity to network with more than 50 area employers … Read more

September is Workforce Development Month

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September is Workforce Development Month! FloridaWest provides support to help create a well-trained target industry workforce that attracts new employers to Escambia County and supports existing industry. Now is the perfect time to find a job or train for a new one. Here are some of the help provided by our partners: K-12 Career Pathways … Read more

September is workforce development month

PODCAST: FloridaWest CEO Scott Luth on Real News with Rick Outzen, 1370 WCOA

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FloridaWest CEO Scott Luth joined Careersource Escarosa CEO Marcus McBride to discuss the recent announcement that Hitachi Cable would relocate with Rick Outzen on “Real News with Rick Outzen” on News Talk 1370 WCOA. They discussed plans in place to secure new positions for employees and training opportunities.  Listen to the podcast

Escambia County companies named as finalists for the 11th Annual GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch

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News, Success Stories

Paradigm Parachute & Defense and Arco Marine are in the running for this year’s award GrowFL is pleased to announce that 82 second-stage growth companies are now in the running to become the next class of GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch Honorees. Now in its 11th year, the finalists will work to complete a second-round application … Read more

Cyber’s New Capital City, Pensacola Florida

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Cyber, News

How Pensacola is quietly emerging as one of America’s most important cybersecurity hubs  Long known as the “Cradle of Naval Aviation,” Pensacola has a proud military heritage and maintains a strong affiliation with the myriad agencies responsible for national defense. Now, technology makes bits and bytes every bit as important as bombs and bullets to … Read more

CO:LAB Pensacola reopens with an all new vibe

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News, Success Stories

CO:LAB, Pensacola’s only community-supported business incubator has opened its doors to tenants after extensive reconstruction following Hurricane Sally in September. The new and improved working, collaborating and mentoring space includes 22,500 square feet of private office space over three floors in the Pensacola State College Downtown Building at 418 West Garden Street. The CO:LAB lobby has … Read more

PoppY Garcia mural at CO:LAB