Talent Dividend

By increasing the number of college graduates in Tampa Bay by 1 percent of our population, $3 billion would be generated in additional personal incomes, or revenue. Annually. That's why the Tampa Bay region is competing with 57 other U.S. cities/regions, including Pittsburgh, Memphis, Cincinnati and Oklahoma City, for a $1 million prize that will recognize success in attaining college degrees through the Talent Dividend.

Talent Dividend Features

Graduate Tampa Bay: Single Mom Conquers Fear, Disability To Return To School

By Megan Hendricks Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Jodi Bell not only fulfills her dreams, but learns valuable life skills while pursuing a college degree.

Tampa Bay Speakers Advocate For STEM, STEAM In Education

By Erin Chantry Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Erin Chantry, an urban planner in Tampa, writes about her impressions and take-aways -- including the biggest surprise -- from the May 16 "Not Your Average Speakers'' event hosted by 83 Degrees Media at MOSI Tampa.

Graduate Tampa Bay: Older Learner Says 'Don't Be Afraid Of Failure'

By Megan Hendricks Tuesday, February 26, 2013

New College student Jodi Johnson overcame a lot of self doubts (I'm too old, I can't do math, I can't afford tuition, etc.) to return to college as an experienced learner. She's now thriving in Sarasota and sharing Tampa Bay's cultural assets in the process.

Talent Sprocket Tweaks E-Recruiting For Better Results, Tampa Bay

By Janan Talafer Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Tony Duda is focused on improving the hiring process with a new high-tech, platform that improves employers' odds for finding the right candidate for the right job. He and his team at a Tampa Bay-based startup company called Talent Sprocket have developed an innovative software platform that targets some of the flaws in the current e-recruiting process.

Graduate Tampa Bay: From Silicon Valley To Sarasota

By Megan Hendricks Tuesday, December 04, 2012

Having already moved from Canada to Silicon Valley, entrepreneur and techie Jeff Paleczny decides to “re-career’’ and make the Tampa Bay region his home.

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