February 14, 2025 ¹û¶³´«Ã½ River State ¹û¶³´«Ã½
Fort Pierce, FL (February 19, 2025) – ¹û¶³´«Ã½ River State ¹û¶³´«Ã½ celebrated unprecedented success at its Spring Career Expo this week, drawing 496 documented attendees—the highest attendance figure in recent history. The event, presented by the ¹û¶³´«Ã½ and sponsored by Enterprise Mobility, connected students with 45 leading employers across diverse industries.
An ¹û¶³´«Ã½ River State ¹û¶³´«Ã½ student explores potential career paths at the ¹û¶³´«Ã½â€™s Spring Career Expo.
“The remarkable turnout at this year’s Career Expo reflects our commitment to providing exceptional career opportunities for our students,” said ¹û¶³´«Ã½ River State ¹û¶³´«Ã½ President Dr. Timothy Moore. “By bringing together nearly 500 job seekers with dozens of premier employers, we’re fulfilling our mission of preparing a skilled workforce for the Treasure Coast region’s growing economy.”
As the Treasure Coast’s primary workforce education provider, ¹û¶³´«Ã½ River State ¹û¶³´«Ã½ plays a key role in regional economic development. The ¹û¶³´«Ã½’s comprehensive programs, ranging from workforce certifications to four-year degrees, directly align with industry needs and employment opportunities. Through strategic partnerships with local employers and targeted workforce initiatives, ¹û¶³´«Ã½ River State ¹û¶³´«Ã½ ensures that graduates are equipped with the skills and credentials needed to meet the evolving demands of high-growth sectors including healthcare, manufacturing, public safety, and technology.
Calvin Williams, Associate Vice President of Advising and Career Services, emphasized the event’s impact: “The diversity of employers and career opportunities available at this expo demonstrates the breadth of talent our ¹û¶³´«Ã½ River State ¹û¶³´«Ã½ students bring to the workforce. From healthcare and public safety to manufacturing and technology, our students are prepared to excel in any field.”
The expo featured prominent organizations including The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology, Martin County Sheriff’s Office, Daher Aerospace, A-1 Industries, and Carr, Riggs & Ingraham. Employers represented the following key industries:
- Health Sciences
- Public Safety
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
- Business and Finance
- Education
- Industry, Manufacturing, and Construction
- Arts, Humanities, Communications and Design
Participating employers reported high engagement levels with attendees and praised the quality of interactions. Several organizations have identifiedpromising candidates for current job openings, with many expecting to make employment offers in the coming weeks.
The Spring Career Expo featured Enterprise Mobility as the presenting sponsor, focusing on opportunities in Arts, Humanities, Communications and Design, and Business. The comprehensive roster of participating employers included: Florida Department of Corrections, The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology, Venergy Group, Smolin, Lupin & Co., Treasure Coast Food Bank, Keller Williams Port St. Lucie, A-1 Industries, Martin County Sheriff’s Office, Charter Schools USA, Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, Port St Lucie Police Department, ARC of the Treasure Coast, Tropical Shipping, ESI Works, Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County, The Council on Aging of Martin County, Fortis Human Resources, ¹û¶³´«Ã½ River County Board of County Commissioners, Treasure Coast Hospice, ¹û¶³´«Ã½ River State ¹û¶³´«Ã½ – Human Resources; Martin County School District, St. Lucie County Fire District, The Agricultural and Labor Program, Freshco, St. Lucie County Clerk & Comptroller Office, Carr, Riggs & Ingram, Equitable Advisors, Hibiscus Children’s Center, CareerSource Research Coast, Delray Beach Police Department, C.W. Roberts Contracting, Inc., Okeechobee County School Board, Daher Aerospace, Niagara Bottling, Waffle House; The UPS Store, US Air Force, St. Lucie County Sheriff, Saint Lucie County Board of County Commissioners, and Pursuit Aerospace.
The Career Services team is already looking ahead to the Fall Career Expo, building on this spring’s momentum to create even more opportunities for ¹û¶³´«Ã½ River State ¹û¶³´«Ã½ students and alumni to connect with potential employers.
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¹û¶³´«Ã½ ¹û¶³´«Ã½ River State ¹û¶³´«Ã½: ¹û¶³´«Ã½ River State ¹û¶³´«Ã½, serving Florida’s Martin, St. Lucie, ¹û¶³´«Ã½ River, and Okeechobee counties, offers high-quality, affordable education to 23,000 students annually through traditional and online courses. The ¹û¶³´«Ã½ provides more than 120 programs leading to bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, technical certificates, and applied technology diplomas. For more information, visit irsc.edu.
Photo Caption: An ¹û¶³´«Ã½ River State ¹û¶³´«Ã½ student explores potential career paths at the ¹û¶³´«Ã½â€™s Spring Career Expo
Media Contact: Kathleen Walter, Public Information Officer, kwalter1@irsc.edu
