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Andy Smith

Andy Smith is a feature writer for 83 Degrees Media in the Tampa Bay region of Florida.

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Looking to change careers? And get paid relatively well? Consider going into manufacturing

The Centre for Women in Tampa is working with the Manufacturing Alliance of Hillsborough County and local manufacturers to build a pipeline of much-needed talent in the Tampa Bay region’s manufacturing sector.

Want a peek behind the curtain at local tech firms? Join Homebrew Hillsborough

Hillsborough Homebrew's format includes a tour of hosting tech companies and introductions of all guests to accelerate the process of successful networking and making business connections.

SMT supervisor Dale Lynn shows Marshall Middle School students an assembly that goes into the magneto on a piston engine aircraft.
Preparing for the future: Schools gear up to train students for new manufacturing jobs

Local schools are re-emphasizing training for skilled labor jobs to meet the demands of a rebounding manufacturing industry. More than 4,000 jobs are now available in the Tampa Bay region.

Nidia Morales is Production Team Leader at Cardio Command in Tampa.
Employers, educators encourage women to land manufacturing jobs

Not just for men: Tampa Bay area manufacturing companies seek women employees as the industry rebounds with newly created jobs paying higher salaries for those willing to consider them.

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