A recent LinkedIn report, based on 2026 workforce data, has ranked the Sarasota area among the country’s fastest-growing places for career opportunities.
Released July 22, LinkedIn’s “Cities on the Rise” list, which annually ranks the top 25 metro areas emerging as professional hubs, named the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota metro area No. 4 nationwide, citing hiring, job creation, and “talent migration” statistics.
Ringling College of Art and Design provides extensive support for students to make a successful transition from college to career. In addition to the entrepreneurial-focused Center for the Creative Economy and the INDEX (Industry Experience) program, which provides current students with real-world work experience, the College’s Career Services department works one-on-one with students and recent grads to help launch their creative careers. Career Services programs include the College Central resource manager, a mentor network, live presentations, and networking events. The department also maintains an active relationship with more than 100 recruiters representing countless career opportunities.
As Sarasota continues to grow as a professional hub, Ringling College students will have even more opportunities for staying in the area after graduation and building successful careers in southwest Florida.
Learn more about Ringling College’s career support. You can read the full Herald-Tribune article here.
