St. Johns County Hosts Inaugural Healthcare Career Expo, Connecting 160 Job Seekers with 40 Employers

Event summary

  • St. Johns County and the St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce hosted the inaugural Healthcare Career Expo on April 8, 2026, at First Coast Technical College.
  • The event connected 160 attendees with 40 healthcare employers, educational institutions, and community partners.
  • Key participants included AdventHealth and Baptist Health, offering insights into clinical, administrative, and technical healthcare careers.
  • St. Johns County provided attendees with additional resources, including a Healthcare Career Infographic and an Industry Overview Report.
  • The event resulted in dozens of on-site conversations, resume exchanges, and multiple follow-up interviews scheduled between job seekers and healthcare employers.

The big picture

The inaugural Healthcare Career Expo underscores St. Johns County's commitment to addressing the rapidly growing healthcare industry's workforce needs. By fostering direct connections between talent and industry, the County aims to build a resilient workforce and support economic prosperity. This initiative aligns with broader trends in regional economic development, where public-private partnerships are crucial for sustaining high-demand industries and enhancing community well-being.

What we're watching

Workforce Development
How the County's strategic focus on healthcare workforce development will impact long-term talent pipeline growth.
Economic Prosperity
Whether the initiative will successfully strengthen the local workforce and support high-demand industries.
Community Well-Being
The pace at which the County can enhance the quality of life for the community through stable, high-quality healthcare careers.