TAMPA, Fla - At Middleton High School — and 30 other campuses across Hillsborough County — seniors are getting an early start on their future careers.

Workforce Development Partners has officially launched this year’s Future Career Academy Business Panel Series, a hands-on program designed to bridge the gap between education and employment. The nine-day series brings business leaders and recruiters from across Tampa Bay directly into schools to talk with students about high-demand jobs, training programs, and career pathways.

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The program is expected to reach roughly 15,000 seniors from 31 public high schools throughout the county.

Employer partners include some of the region’s largest names — TECO, BayCare Health System, HCA Healthcare, Miller Electric, Mosaic, AdventHe

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