About Career Expo ’08 >

Career Expo ’08, a one-of-a-kind national conference hosted by the Florida High Tech Corridor Council (FHTCC) in partnership with economic development, workforce and governmental organizations, introduces university career center directors (CCDs) from many of the nation’s top universities to the diverse and rewarding high tech job opportunities offered by Florida High Tech Corridor companies.

The second annual event, which will be held at the Tampa Convention Center Feb. 28 - 29, will give Corridor high tech companies the opportunity to discuss their hiring needs with the participating CCDs, who combined provide career advice to tens of thousands of highly skilled graduates each year.

Last year’s inaugural event featured CCDs from 60 of the nation’s top universities including Princeton, NYU, Northwestern, Penn, Cornell, Carnegie Mellon and Notre Dame, as well as the University of Central Florida (UCF), the University of South Florida (USF) and the University of Florida (UF).  Company participants included Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Coca-Cola, Harris Corporation, Fiserv and Universal Orlando.

The Career Expo initiative was developed by FHTCC to accomplish two goals: help high tech Corridor companies meet their recruitment needs; and, show CCDs the tremendous opportunities the Corridor provides, thereby increasing the likelihood that the Corridor will be one of the first places they recommend to students starting high tech careers.