Events

Partner Expo

Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
When: 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Where: Patel College of Global Sustainability (Patel Center for Global Solutions)

Are you passionate about the environment and sustainability, and eager to explore job and internship opportunities in these fields?

Don’t miss the USF Patel College Sustainability Career Fair & Expo, your chance to connect with companies and organizations leading sustainability innovation! This event offers an opportunity to make a lasting impression and stand out in your job or internship search.

Why Attend?

  • Discover Job and Internship Opportunities – Learn about internships, research projects, and part-time or full-time roles that align with your passion.  
  • Network with Industry Leaders – Meet representatives from top organizations dedicated to the environment and sustainability.  
  • Expand Your Connections – Engage with companies, recruiters, like-minded peers, and potential mentors.  
  • Explore Real-World Sustainability in Action – Discover impactful sustainability initiatives, technologies, and best practices from organizations at the forefront of environmental progress.

Whether you're actively seeking opportunities or just exploring your options, this event is the perfect place to get inspired, learn, and take steps toward your future career in sustainability. 

It’s your chance to kick off your career — let’s build a greener future together. 


Last Year's Companies

Walt Disney Company

Walt Disney

 â€‹The Walt Disney Company is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise. Its mission is to entertain, inform, and inspire people around the globe through the power of unparalleled storytelling, reflecting the iconic brands, creative minds, and innovative technologies that make it the world’s premier entertainment company.

Core Operations:

  • Emissions Reduction

  • Water Conservation

  • Waste Management

  • Sustainable Design

GoSpace LLC

Go Space

GoSpace, LLC is a company specializing in providing automobile amenities, transforming parking or garage spaces into 'GoSpaces' equipped with the latest technology. They offer solutions such as Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations and digital air machines, aiming to enhance driver convenience across the United States.

Core Operations:

  • EV Charging Solutions

  • Digital Air Machines

Keep Pinellas Beautiful

KPB Cares

Keep Pinellas Beautiful is a volunteer-based, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and a certified affiliate of Keep America Beautiful. Since 1992, it has partnered with local governments, businesses, schools, nonprofits, and neighborhood organizations to transform public spaces into beautiful places throughout Pinellas County, Florida.​

Core Operations:

  • Litter prevention​

  • Waste reduction​Conservation​

  • Beautification and community greening​

  • Community engagement and education initiatives​

Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County

EPC HC

 â€‹The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of Hillsborough County was established in 1967 by the Florida State Legislature to protect the county's natural resources and ensure a high quality of life for its residents. The EPC operates with a mission to safeguard the environment through regulatory compliance, monitoring, and educational initiatives. ​

Core Operations:

  • Energy Efficiency

  • Waste Reduction

  • Clean Technologies

  • Building Resiliency

Hillsborough County Solid Waste Management Department

Hillsborogh County

 â€‹The Hillsborough County Solid Waste Management Department oversees waste collection, disposal, and recycling services for residents and businesses within Hillsborough County, Florida. The department contracts with private companies to provide curbside residential and commercial services and operates several facilities throughout the county for the disposal of various types of waste, including hazardous materials and yard waste.

Core Operations:

  • Waste-to-Energy

  • Recycling Programs

  • Hazardous Waste Collection

CyraCom International

Cyracom

CyraCom International, Inc. is a language services leader with over 30 years of experience, providing interpretation and translation services to thousands of organizations across the United States and worldwide. Their mission is to help clients overcome language barriers by offering professional solutions in hundreds of languages.

Core Operations:

  • Phone Interpretation

  • Video Interpretation

  • Translation

  • Language Assessments

New Western

New Western

 â€‹New Western is a real estate investment marketplace that specializes in providing distressed residential properties to investors. Established during the 2008 recession, the company has grown to operate in over 40 markets across the United States, supplying homes to more than 200,000 investors.

Core Operations:

  • Property Acquisition

  • Market Analysis

  • Transactions

Suncoast Community Health Centers, Inc.

Suncoast CHC

​Suncoast Community Health Centers, Inc. has been serving Hillsborough County since 1977, offering state-of-the-art, full-service facilities that provide a comprehensive range of healthcare services to the community.

Core Operations:

  • Patient-Centered Medical Home

  • Community Collaboration

Live Nation- MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre

Live Nation

The MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre is an outdoor music venue located at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, Florida. With a seating capacity of approximately 20,000, it is the largest concert-only facility in the Tampa Bay area, hosting a wide array of concerts and events throughout the year.

Core Operations:

  • Special Events

  • Marketing and Branding

Matcon Construction Services, Inc.

Matcon

​Matcon Construction Services, Inc., founded in 2002 and headquartered in Tampa, Florida, is a full-service construction firm dedicated to delivering high-quality projects with professionalism and efficiency. The company emphasizes core values encapsulated in the acronym G.R.E.A.T.: Gratitude, Respect, Emotional Intelligence, Accountability, and Trust, which guide their operations and client relationships.

Core Operations:

  • Contracting

  • Solar Solutions

LineWorks Engineering

Lineworks

LineWorks Engineering is a a woman-owned small business specializing in engineering and consulting services within the power delivery industry. Established in 2011, the company operates offices in Tampa, Florida; Birmingham, Alabama; and Atlanta, Georgia, providing expertise in transmission, distribution, and lighting design services for utility clients. ​

Core Operations:

  • Distribution Line Design and Grid Resiliency

  • LED smart light conversion

Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Clearwater Marine Aquarium

 

Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in Clearwater, Florida, dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of sick and injured marine animals. Since its inception in 1972, CMA has been committed to public education, conservation, and research to protect marine life and their habitats.

Core Operations:

  • Rescue and Rehabilitation

  • Education and Outreach

  • Research and Conservation

Clymer Farner Barley

Verdego

 Clymer Farner Barley, Inc. (CFB) is a family-owned firm established in 1987, specializing in civil engineering, land surveying, geospatial, GIS, environmental sciences, and landscape architecture services. Headquartered in Wildwood, Florida, with additional offices in Ocala and Clearwater, CFB has provided solutions to public and private clients across central Florida for over 37 years.

Core Operations:

  • Water Quality Restoration

  • Regulatory Compliance

  • Mitigation Banking

Verdego Landscape LLC

Verdego

VerdeGo Landscape, established in 2002, is a premier landscaping company in North Florida, offering a comprehensive range of services for both commercial and residential clients. Their expertise includes landscape design and installation, irrigation, hardscapes, water features, and more, aiming to transform outdoor spaces into aesthetically pleasing and functional environments.

Core Operations:

  • Water Conservation

  • Organic Pest Control