FDOT and 20+ Industry Partners Join Together to Strengthen Florida’s Workforce and Hire Talent On-Site

BARTOW, Fla.  – On Tuesday, April 22, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and 20+ industry partners will host a Road to Your Future transportation industry hiring event from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the W.H. Stuart Center in Bartow, Florida, located at 1710 U.S. Highway 17 South.

This free event offers the valuable opportunity for job seekers to connect directly with organizations who are actively hiring for various roles across Florida’s robust transportation network. Open positions range from entry-level to experienced professionals in various sectors of the transportation industry, including:  skilled trades, repair crewmen, traffic engineers, heavy equipment operators, administrative assistants, accountants, professional engineers, highway maintenance technicians, project managers, general laborers, foremen, interns and more. Many of these open positions involve on-the-job training, and FDOT, along with many of the industry partners in attendance, will be hiring on-site during the event. Some positions offered by FDOT require job seekers to pre-register in order to become eligible candidates, which can be completed ahead of each event at RoadToYourFuture.com. 

"The Road to Your Future initiative is a fantastic way for job seekers to connect with Florida’s top companies within the transportation industry and explore rewarding careers across its many sectors, and we’re thrilled to open the door to new opportunities for our communities by hosting this event alongside our partners,” said L.K. Nandam, District One Secretary. “Our goal is to build a strong and talented workforce that will drive progress and economic development in our communities, and we look forward to meeting the best and brightest professionals that will help make this happen for our state.”

Launched in 2024, Road to Your Future is a groundbreaking FDOT initiative designed to recruit talent for Florida’s growing transportation sector. These transportation industry hiring events are hosted throughout the state and have been strategically designed to strengthen Florida’s transportation workforce to ensure the continuous delivery of a safe and efficient transportation system. Thanks to the strong support from Governor DeSantis and the Florida Legislature to enhance Florida's transportation infrastructure, FDOT remains committed to cultivating a robust workforce through these Road to Your Future hiring events and ongoing workforce development efforts to further drive advancement and economic growth within the communities it serves.

Additional Road to Your Future events are scheduled this spring in Kissimmee, Chipley, and Tampa. Visit RoadToYourFuture.com to view the calendar.

The Statewide Workforce Development Program, instituted and operated by FDOT since late 2019, is the culmination of key initiatives that provide a pathway to opportunities for experienced and entry-level workers alike in any field, allowing them to build successful careers in Florida’s transportation industry regardless of skill sets or level of experience. Transportation jobs offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages, ensuring the well-being and financial security of the workforce. In Florida, the transportation sector is at the forefront of technological advancement and innovation, presenting employees with opportunities to engage in initiatives that impact the future of infrastructure.

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