South University Tampa Hiring Event September 29: Free and Open to the Public

Published: September 27, 2026 | By LocalJobPage Team

TAMPA, FL — Job seekers get a free, open-door shot at local employers this Tuesday, September 29, when South University's Tampa campus and CareerSource Tampa Bay host the Talent Meets Opportunity hiring event on North Himes Avenue, a few blocks from Raymond James Stadium. Doors run from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and the public is welcome.

Free Tampa hiring event, open to everyone, with entry-level, skilled and professional roles on the table. Bring a stack of resumes and come ready to talk.

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📍 At a Glance

Event	Talent Meets Opportunity Hiring Event (listed by the campus as the Workforce Development & Alumni Appreciation Hiring Event)
Date	Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Time	9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location	South University, Tampa Campus, 4401 North Himes Avenue, Suite 175, Tampa, FL 33614
Cost	Free
Format	In person
Registration	Online, through South University's event page
Eligibility	Open to the public, plus South University students and alumni

Who's Behind It and Why Now

This one is a partnership. CareerSource Tampa Bay, the public workforce board for Hillsborough and Pinellas counties, lists it as a hiring event on its calendar, and South University is hosting it on campus to mark Workforce Development Month and the school's own Alumni Month.

That alumni angle might make you think it's a private campus affair. It isn't. The university's listing says plainly that the event is free and open to students, alumni and the public, and CareerSource describes it as open to all job seekers. If you're between jobs in Carrollwood, looking to trade up from a retail shift in Westshore or just starting out after graduation, you're in the target audience.

💼 What Kind of Jobs to Expect

The organizers say employers will be recruiting for entry-level, skilled and professional roles, and that the tables are reserved for companies that are actively hiring. What they have not done is publish a roster. No employer names or headcounts have been announced, so we won't guess at them here.

That shapes how you should prepare. Bring a general resume that works across fields, and have a one-minute pitch ready that explains what you do and what you want next. Tampa's biggest hiring engines are health care, finance and insurance, logistics and hospitality, so it's worth a quick look at openings in those lanes before you walk in.

📋 How to Show Up Ready

Register first. The public signup is on South University's event page. It's free.
Print several copies of your resume. Both organizers specifically ask job seekers to bring them.
Go early in the window. The event runs four hours, and recruiters are sharpest before the lunch rush.
Dress one notch above the job. Business casual covers almost everything.
Brush up Monday if you need it. CareerSource runs a free Basic Computer Skills workshop Monday, September 28, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at its Tampa Center, 9215 North Florida Avenue, Suite 101.

Questions about the event can go to CareerSource Tampa Bay's contact for it at 813-763-1099.

🔎 Start Searching Tampa Jobs Now

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to be a South University student or graduate to attend?

No. Both the university and CareerSource Tampa Bay list the event as open to the public.

Does it cost anything?

No. South University lists the event as free.

Which employers will be there?

The organizers have not published an employer list. They say participating companies are actively hiring for entry-level, skilled and professional positions.

Where exactly is it?

South University's Tampa campus at 4401 North Himes Avenue, Suite 175, Tampa, FL 33614.

What should I bring?

Several printed copies of an updated resume, a way to take notes and a short introduction about the kind of work you want.

Walk In Ready, Walk Out With Leads

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