Tampa Paychecks for Patriots Job Fair November 12: Free Veterans Hiring Event on North Florida Avenue

TAMPA, FL — Veterans, transitioning service members and military families get a free, two-part shot at their next job on Thursday, November 12, when CareerSource Tampa Bay brings its Paychecks for Patriots event to its Tampa Center on North Florida Avenue. The morning is a resource fair with free professional photos and resume reviews. The afternoon is a job fair with local employers recruiting on site.

Free for veterans, service members and their families. Resource fair 10 a.m. to noon, job fair 1 to 3 p.m., one address, one registration.

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📍 At a Glance

Event	Hillsborough Paychecks for Patriots Resource Fair and Job Fair
Date	Thursday, November 12, 2026
Time	Resource fair 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM; job fair 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Location	CareerSource Tampa Bay, Tampa Center, 9215 N Florida Ave, Suite 101, Tampa, FL 33612
Cost	Free
Format	In person
Registration	Online, through CareerSource Tampa Bay
Eligibility	Veterans, transitioning service members, military spouses and families

Two Events, One Trip Up Florida Avenue

Paychecks for Patriots is built as a morning and an afternoon, and the smart move is to come for both. The resource fair runs 10 a.m. to noon and is where you fix the paperwork: a professional headshot for your LinkedIn profile, a resume review to help translate military experience into civilian terms, and a set of community support services under the same roof.

Then the job fair opens at 1 p.m. and runs until 3. Walk in with the resume you just tightened up and hand it to a recruiter the same afternoon.

CareerSource Tampa Bay has not published an employer list. The event page says only that local employers will be recruiting, so treat it as a general hiring event rather than a fair aimed at one industry, and call ahead if you are hoping to meet a specific company.

⚠️ Who This Event Is For

CareerSource Tampa Bay describes the event as free and open to veterans, transitioning service members and their families, including military spouses. It does not say the general public is welcome. If you have no military connection, the free Career Glow Up and Steinbrenner Field fairs listed below are better fits.

If you are still on active duty at MacDill and getting ready to separate, this is exactly the kind of event your transition planning should include. Spouses who followed a PCS move to Tampa Bay and need a local employer are part of the audience too.

📋 How to Show Up Ready

Register in advance on the CareerSource Tampa Bay Paychecks for Patriots page.
Bring several printed copies of your updated resume. The organizer asks for this specifically.
Dress for an interview. If you plan to get a headshot in the morning, that goes double.
Have your DD-214 details and any certifications or clearance level ready to talk about.
Questions? Organizer Kristal Feacher is listed at 813-763-1099. The Tampa Center's main line is (813) 930-7400.

Live in Pinellas? CareerSource Tampa Bay runs the same event two days earlier, Tuesday, November 10, at Pinellas Technical College's Clearwater campus on 154th Avenue North, with the same 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. split. A driver's license is required for entry there. Different county, different day, same format.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is the Tampa Paychecks for Patriots job fair?

Thursday, November 12, 2026, at CareerSource Tampa Bay's Tampa Center, 9215 N Florida Ave, Suite 101. The resource fair runs 10 a.m. to noon and the job fair runs 1 to 3 p.m.

Is it free?

Yes. Both the resource fair and the job fair are free.

Who can attend?

Veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses and families. The organizer does not say the event is open to the general public.

Which employers will be there?

No list has been published. CareerSource Tampa Bay says local employers will be recruiting. Call 813-763-1099 if you want to ask about a specific company.

Do I need to register?

Registration is through CareerSource Tampa Bay's Paychecks for Patriots page. Sign up before you go.

Is there a Pinellas County date?

Yes. The same event runs Tuesday, November 10, at Pinellas Technical College in Clearwater, and a driver's license is required for entry there.

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