4,000 Students Explore Career Pathways with 100+ Regional Employers
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More than 4,000 ninth-grade students connected with over 100 businesses during WOW. Supported by OEV, the event introduced students to career opportunities across 10 industries, helping strengthen the region's future talent pipeline and connect employers with the next generation of workers.
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OEV proudly sponsored North Florida Worlds of Work (WOW) last week, helping connect the next generation of talent with career opportunities across the Big Bend. Held October 22–23 at Tallahassee State College and Lively Technical College, the event welcomed more than 100 local businesses and over 4,000 ninth-grade students to explore careers in 10 industry sectors, including construction, healthcare, technology, and manufacturing. Through hands-on activities and direct engagement with local employers, students discovered career pathways and gained firsthand insight into the skills driving our region’s economy.
The event also featured Community WOW, connecting job seekers of all ages with employers, training programs, and potential employment opportunities. By investing in initiatives like WOW, OEV helps bridge the gap between education and employment, develop a skilled talent pipeline, and ensure Tallahassee-Leon County businesses have access to the workforce they need to grow and thrive.
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Local Graduates Strengthen
Leon County's Workforce
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Tallahassee-Leon County's colleges and universities play an important role in developing the region's workforce. While students come from across Florida, the nation, and around the world, many graduates choose to begin their careers locally. New data from the Florida Department of Education's Florida Education Training and Placement Information Program (FETPIP) offers insight into how recent graduates are contributing to Leon County's labor market.
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Coffee & Commerce:
MWSBE to SBE
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Join us for a special edition of Coffee & Commerce! Let's have real conversations about the journey from MWSBE to SBE: what it takes to grow, how to position your business for new opportunities, and the resources that can help you get there. Bring your questions, your story, and your business cards.
Tuesday, November 3
7:45 – 9:30 AM
Early Kitchen
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Vision to Venture: Inspiring Entrepreneurs, Supporting Success
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Connect with local entrepreneurs and explore the resources you need to grow your ideas during National Entrepreneurship Month.
Saturday, November 7
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Leon County Main Library
Organizations from across Tallahassee-Leon County will be on hand to share information and resources for aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners. We’ve also set aside space for an “Ask an Expert” opportunity, where patrons can get a bit of one-on-one advice from local business experts.
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Upcoming Opportunities
from Our Partners
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Down to Earth: Aerospace Engineer to Entrepreneur
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Have you ever wondered how to turn a mission-driven idea into a scalable company? Join us for Down to Earth: Aerospace Engineer to Entrepreneur, a CEO Speaker Series featuring Brittany Zimmerman, former NASA aerospace engineer and founder and CEO of Yummet.
Brittany spent years leading technology development for the International Space Station, the Artemis Program, and the Department of Defense. Today, she is applying those same aerospace principles to tackle one of our planet's biggest challenges: turning municipal waste into valuable supply chain inputs. In this talk, Brittany will share her journey from government R&D to startup life, covering the leap into entrepreneurship and what it really takes to build a lasting, high-impact business.
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Attention entrepreneurs, founders, innovators, investors, and business leaders: ImpactWeek TLH, three days of inspiration, connection, and opportunity, will be held from November 17–19, 2026!
SAVE THE DATE!
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Read Past Issues of the OEV Newsletter Online!
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Delve into past issues of the OEV Newsletter to catch up on updates, insights, economic development initiatives, programs, and opportunities in Tallahassee-Leon County!
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