ANCHOR IN JOB TRAINING, PLACEMENT & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Tampa Bay Anchors Urban Alliance (TBAUA) is a regional initiative focused on developing the workforce, supporting small businesses, and fostering inclusive economic growth to bridge gaps in economic opportunity and health outcomes in our local communities. By leveraging the influence and investment of local stakeholders, TBAUA promotes shared goals and coordinated efforts to create lasting, community-wide impact.
TBAUA brings together cross-sector partners into four categories:
Our Services
WORKFORCE
Workforce Empowerment Pathways
TBAUA Workforce clients benefit from career development navigation, local and nation career fairs, skills academies, and targeted support.
Tailored programs and services are aligned with the categories of our Workforce Empowerment Pathways.
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Career Readiness Workshops
Resume building
Interview skills and practice
Soft skills development
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Industry-specific job fairs
Career level specific job fairs
Local & National employer engagement
Collaboration with Employer Partners & Anchor Institutions
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On-site training and apprenticeship opportunities
Short-term certification programs or upskilling in high-demand fields
Industry-targeted training aligned with local and national employer needs xt goes here
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Comprehensive Intake process
Goal tracking and PCUL wraparound services
Placing clients in TBAUA hiring pipelines
Events to connect clients with professionals in their target fields
ENTREPRENUERSHIP
Business Ascension Model
Through the Next Level Urban Alliance (NLUA), TBAUA supports entrepreneurial growth by way of segmented and curated programs and services.
Entrepreneurs are connected to procurement and capacity-building opportunities based on their stage of growth according to our
Business Ascension Model.
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Structured curriculum-based cohort experiences
Pitch Contests & Showcases
Segmented by readiness
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Expert-led strategy sessions and workshops
Business scaling & trajectory support
Tech solutions and tools
Local & National resources
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TBAUA procurement pipelines to bids and contracts
Business certification and industry membership
Business tours and exposure
Collaboration with Employer Partners & Anchor Institutions
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Succession planning
Leadership development
Business scaling & trajectory support
Events to connect clients with professionals in their target field
This program is graciously funded through a grant from the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg
Minority Business Accelerator
Business owners with $100 - 300K+ annual revenue are invited to apply for an intensive 23-week acceleration experience led by nationally recognized strategist Dr. Kelvin McCree, founder of Laser Focus Leadership, designed to create direct connections to large procurement opportunities through TBAUA
Upcoming TBAUA Events & Activities
Minority Business Accelerator in partnership with NPARE (applications are open!)
Second Chance Academy for justice-impacted entrepreneurs (recently graduated its third cohort)
Make Money Mondays™ – a virtual series of expert-led business and finance workshops
Industry Academies & Skills Workshops
New Business Education Cohorts focusing on certification, strategic planning, and leadership
National Urban League Virtual Career Fairs with access to employers nationwide
Business Tours introducing local enterprises and networking opportunities
Our Programs
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SECOND CHANCE ACADEMY
is an initiative aimed at supporting individuals who have been previously incarcerated to build entrepreneurial skills, foster self-sufficiency, and reintegrate successfully into society through entrepreneurship.
Participants will engage in workshops, mentorship, and practical exercises to develop their business awareness and lay the foundation for launching their own business. -
URBAN SENIORS JOBS PROGRAM (USJP)
Federally funded and monitored by the Department of Labor, the Urban Seniors Jobs Program (USJP), also known as Senior Community Services Employment Program (SCSEP), is designed to provide subsidized employment training opportunities to low-income individuals aged 55 and older who are currently unemployed and actively seeking employment opportunities. The program offers part-time training opportunities, providing seniors with a structured pathway to re-enter the workforce.
Eligible job seekers must reside in one of the six counties served: Hernando, Pasco, Lake, Seminole, Sumter, or Marion.
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NEXT LEVEL URBAN ALLIANCE
Next Level Urban Alliance
(NLUA) (entrepreneurship)
- a network of entrepreneurs,
professionals, and
development leaders collaborating
to expand the equity-
focused entrepreneurial
ecosystem (E3) of Pinellas
County. NLUA’s mission is
to strengthen entrepreneurship
as a vital pathway to
economic growth for African
Americans. NLUA envisions
Next Level Urban Alliance Pilot Program History
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