Pinellas County is the leading destination on the Gulf Coast in the U.S., drawing more than 14 million visitors in 2013, including some 5.5 million overnight guests.

SPC’s Seminole Campus is hosting a Hospitality & Tourism Career Expo on Tuesday November 10 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. The evening begins with a presentation by Rhonda Sanborn, Hospitality Education Director for Visit St. Petersburg/Clearwater, who has great news about the growth of the Hospitality & Tourism industry in the Tampa Bay area. She will be joined by professionals from the cruise, casino, restaurant, hotel, and social media industries who will discuss their career paths and what they look for when seeking employees.

The second half of the evening will provide one on one networking opportunities with many additional industry professionals. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet and impress these professionals.

Meet with representatives from the following:

Carnival Cruise Lines, Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Ocean Properties, Blooming Brands, Expedia, Green Bench Brewery, Hotel Zamora, Marriott Suites, TPepins Hospitality Centre, HMS Host, Hilton Clearwater Beach, Sirata Beach Resort, Tradewinds Resort, and more!

There are currently over 94,000 jobs supporting Hospitality and Tourism in Pinellas County. Learn about who is hiring and where there are internship opportunities in this field. Employers are seeking students from all majors as the next leaders in Hospitality & Tourism.

The event will be held on the SPC Seminole Campus in the UP building Digitorium and Lobby at 6:00 pm. The evening will begin with an overview of careers in the industry and leaders will share their personal journeys throughout their careers. Later in the evening, all participants will have the opportunity for one on one networking with employers from all aspects of the industry. Come dressed for success and ready to make those important connections.

This event is open to SPC students and community members. For more information contact Sandy DeCarlo at 727-394-6130.