Connections & Opportunities in Health
About Connections & Opportunities in Health
Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET
Location: Marshall Student Center (MSC) Ballroom
If you’ve ever wondered, “How do I start my career in health?” – this is your chance to find out.
Confident about pursuing a career in health, but curious about your options or career path? Whatever professional interests you have related to health and wellness, Connections & Opportunities in Health is your chance to explore the possibilities in a welcoming, low stress environment.
What to Expect:
- Meet employers offering internships and jobs related to health.
- Explore health-related graduate schools and training programs.
- Meet alumni and professionals working in a wide range of health careers.
- Attend short, interactive, concurrent sessions with academic advisors and career coaches to demystify health career paths and hear professional development tips.
No Suit? No Resume? No Problem.
Come as you are—this is a space for exploration and connection, not a traditional career fair. Whether you’re just beginning to explore or getting serious about your next step, this event is for you. Job seekers are encouraged to bring a resume, but it is not required to attend. Whatever your goals, this event provides an opportunity to engage with employers and resources in a way that aligns with where you are in your journey.
Who Should Attend?
Students from all majors and academic levels interested in careers in health—broadly defined—are welcome.
This event is hosted in partnership with the Center for Career and Professional Development, College of Public Health, College of Arts & Sciences, and featuring USF Health..
Check out the three concurrent types of activities happening at this event, all outlined below!
EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIES
Location: Ballrooms B/C
| Employer | Jobs Available | All Position Types available | Booth Location |
| Acorn Health | Board Certified Behavior Analyst | Other: Board Certified Behavior Analysts | 107 |
| Activated Insights | Business Development Representative | Health Administration / Management (Business Services) | 101 |
| BayCare Health System | Registered Dietitian | Counselors / Social Workers / Psychology / Mental Health, Health Administration / Management (Business Services), Health Informatics / Data / Technical Roles, Health Science / Lab Tech / Research, Nurses: Advanced Practice, Nurses: RNs, Nutrition / Dietetics, Patient Care Coordination / Case Management, Public or Community Health / Health Education Programs, Speech Language Pathology, Sports Medicine / Exercise / Athletics | 206 |
| Centerstone | Master’s Level Therapist, Marketing Intern, Case Manager, Behavior Health Technician | Counselors / Social Workers / Psychology / Mental Health, Nurses: Advanced Practice, Nurses: RNs, Patient Care Coordination / Case Management | 106 |
| Covenant Metabolic Specialists, LLC | Research Assistants and Clinical Research Coordinators | Health Administration / Management (Business Services), Health Science / Lab Tech / Research, Pharmacists / Pharmacy Techs | 305 |
| E-Nini-Hassee | Eckerd Connects | Outdoor Youth Counselors | Counselors / Social Workers / Psychology / Mental Health | 203 |
| First Step Therapy | Speech Language Pathologist | Counselors / Social Workers / Psychology / Mental Health, Graduate & Professional Schools – Health Programs (Non-Medicine), Physical Therapists, Speech Language Pathology | 204 |
| Lutheran Services Florida | Child Welfare Case Manager | Counselors / Social Workers / Psychology / Mental Health | 303 |
| Midwestern University – Downers Grove, IL Campus | Graduate & Professional Schools – Health Programs (Non-Medicine), Medical School Programs (MD / DO), Public or Community Health / Health Education Programs, Speech Language Pathology | 103 | |
| Nova Southeastern University – Tampa Bay Regional Campus | Graduate & Professional Schools – Health Programs (Non-Medicine) | 208 & 209 | |
| OneBlood, Inc. | Biologics Assistant (Manufacturing) | Health Science / Lab Tech / Research | 301 |
| Peace Corps | Peace Corps / International Service | 201 | |
| San Juan Regional Medical Center | Healthcare professionals | Medical School Programs (MD / DO), Nurses: Advanced Practice, Nurses: RNs, Patient Care Coordination / Case Management, Pharmacists / Pharmacy Techs, Physical Therapists, Scribes / Medical Assistance , Speech Language Pathology | 302 |
| Tampa General Hospital | Nurses: Advanced Practice, Nurses: RNs, Nutrition / Dietetics, Physical Therapists, Speech Language Pathology | 104 | |
| The Peace Workout Corporation | Marketing | Health Administration / Management (Business Services), Health Informatics / Data / Technical Roles, Nutrition / Dietetics, Patient Care Coordination / Case Management | 304 |
| University of Louisville Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) | Medical School Programs (MD / DO), Nurses: Advanced Practice, Nurses: RNs, Nutrition / Dietetics, Pharmacists / Pharmacy Techs, Physical Therapists, Public or Community Health / Health Education Programs, Speech Language Pathology, Sports Medicine / Exercise / Athletics, Other: Anyone interested in Health Professions | 202 | |
| USF College of Behavioral and Community Sciences – Applied Behavior Analysis | Counselors / Social Workers / Psychology / Mental Health | 207 | |
| USF College of Nursing | Nurses: Advanced Practice, Nurses: RNs | 108 | |
| USF College of Public Health | Graduate & Professional Schools – Health Programs (Non-Medicine), Health Administration / Management (Business Services), Nutrition / Dietetics, Public or Community Health / Health Education Programs | 109 | |
| USF College of Public Health – Nutrition & Dietetics Programs | Nutrition / Dietetics | 102 | |
| USF Patel College of Global Sustainability | Graduate & Professional Schools – Health Programs (Non-Medicine) | 205 | |
| USF Taneja College of Pharmacy | Graduate & Professional Schools – Health Programs (Non-Medicine), Pharmacists / Pharmacy Techs | 105 |
MAKE CONNECTIONS
Location: Ballrooms B/C
| Name | Connect with me to learn more about… | Table Location |
| Ashley O. | Early career application of technical skills to community health assessment and research. | A |
| George A. | The various occupational health and safety roles across different industries, in fulfilment manufacturing, and distribution and my experiences working with operations. | B |
| Gina-Maria R. | Collaboration with community partners and using data to improve mental health, well-being, and prevent overdoses. | C |
| Katja M. | How emergency management plays a vital role in protecting public health, building resilient communities, and creating career pathways that combine crisis response, planning, and healthcare coordination. | D |
| Kristen F. (1:00 pm – 3:00 pm) | Healthcare operations, process and performance improvement, project management, and finding your passion in healthcare! | E |
| Antonia F. (1:00 pm – 3:00 pm) | How data-driven insight can improve patient care. | E |
| Nardo M. (11:00 am – 1:00 pm) | Building a career in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) leadership, and how to grow from entry-level safety roles to senior positions in diverse industries like manufacturing, logistics, and engineering. | F |
| Roberto Q. | The field of Counseling and providing therapy in private practice. | G |
ATTEND HEALTH CAREER INFO SESSIONS
Location: Ballroom A
| Time | Session |
| 11:45 am – 12:15 pm | Think Direction, Not Destination: How Hands-On Experiences Will Help You Find Your Fit |
| 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm | Maximizing Your Identity Capital |
| 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm | Forget Selling Yourself: How To Make Genuine Professional Connections |
| 1:45 pm – 2:15 pm | Your GPA Isn’t Your Whole Story: Standing Out As a Candidate |