SPC and Moffitt Cancer Center Host Career Expo
SPC and Moffitt Cancer Center Host Career Expo
Attendees can meet the Moffitt Cancer Center team and get industry and career information from experts in the field
What: St. Petersburg College and Moffitt Cancer Center Career Expo
St. Petersburg College (SPC) and Moffitt Cancer Center will come together this month at a career expo to showcase the educational opportunities and career paths that exist at both institutions.
"We're working together to not only provide exceptional career opportunities that lead to better lives and futures for our students but to also support Moffitt's staffing needs and the demands for high-quality health care," SPC President Dr. Tonjua Williams said.
Expo attendees can learn about the many career-focused programs at SPC and how students can earn degrees and industry-recognized certifications to get into the workforce quickly. The event is free and open to the public.
“St. Petersburg College is very excited to announce their partnership with Moffitt Cancer Center to bring career opportunities to our community while providing high-quality graduates for an esteemed medical organization,” said Deanna Stentiford, Dean of the College of Health Sciences. “This collaboration will not only provide educational pathways for the existing medical profession's needs but will continue to create the future growth and development of medical tracks for professions in high demand. Together, we will work to change the lives of our students, community, patients, and medical services for generations to come.”
Participants at the expo will also get to meet Moffitt Cancer Center’s team and learn about how the cancer center focuses on creating the next generation of personalized cancer care, providing patients with hope and the best outcomes.
“Moffitt Cancer Center is an incredible workplace but is much more than a career. Each one of our more than 9,000 team members contributes to our meaningful and lifesaving mission to prevent and cure cancer,” Moffitt President and CEO Patrick Hwu said. “We are thrilled to partner with St. Petersburg College and look forward to growing our team from the talented community of students graduating right here in the Sunshine State.”
Events at the expo include:
- Panel discussions with subject matter experts
- Career progression discussions
- Health program expo
- Interviews with our talent advisors
- Resume workshops
- Mock interviews
When: Oct. 18, 2023
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Where: SPC Health Education Center,
7200 66th St. N., Pinellas Park
Background on Moffit Cancer Center: Moffitt is dedicated to one lifesaving mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. The Tampa-based facility is one of only 56 National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers, a distinction that recognizes Moffitt’s scientific excellence, multidisciplinary research, and robust training and education. Moffitt’s expert nursing staff is recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center with Magnet® status, its highest distinction. With more than 9,000 team members, Moffitt has an economic impact in the state of $2.4 billion.