Regional Unemployment Rate Announced for DECEMBER 2021
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January 21, 2022
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Carrine Anaeto
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Regional Unemployment Rate Announced for DECEMBER 2021
Financial Aid Available for Short-Term Training Programs That Lead to Successful Jobs -You May Qualify
TALLAHASSEE, FL – According to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, the regional unemployment rate for Gadsden, Leon, and Wakulla counties was 3.5 percent for December 2021. The region’s December 2021 unemployment rate was 0.1 percent higher than the region’s year ago rate of 3.4 percent. Wakulla County’s unemployment rate is the lowest in the Capital Region at 2.8 percent. Leon County followed at 3.4 percent. Gadsden County was at 4.6 percent. There were a total of 6,734 unemployed residents in the Capital Region.
Florida’s unemployment rate was 4.4 percent in December 2021 and the U.S. unemployment rate was 3.9 percent.
The top six advertised occupations in the Capital Region in December 2021 were as follows:
- Registered Nurses
- Software Developers, Applications
- Managers, All Other
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
- Retail Salespersons
- Customer Service Representatives
CareerSource Capital Region helps eligible individuals identify what to study, where to pursue training for a particular field of interest and how to gain financial assistance for the training, which can be expensive.
Short-term training opportunities include programs that take less than two years to complete that provide a competitive advantage in the job market.
Individuals looking to reinvent themselves can complete a short-term program, gain a certificate and become extremely successful.
In addition, individuals interested in pursuing training may qualify for up to $10,000 in financial aid from CareerSource Capital Region. The organization reports it can help pay for tuition, books, fees, and supplies in more than 100 educational programs for eligible individuals.
Some of the most popular programs individuals in the capital area pursue with financial aid from CareerSource Capital Region includes:
- Phlebotomy
- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
- Firefighter
- Welding
- Practical Nursing
- Culinary Arts
Other opportunities for training include certificate programs in:
- Information Technology and Cyber Security
- Correctional Officer
- Automotive Technology
- Dental Assisting / Hygiene
- And many more.
Individuals with questions about financial aid and Short-Term Training opportunities can complete a pre-application at bit.ly/CSCRTrainingApp or call (850) 922-0023.
For more information about the Capital Region’s Unemployment Report for December 2021, click here.
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About CareerSource Capital Region
CareerSource Capital Region connects employers with qualified, skilled talent and Floridians with employment and career development opportunities to achieve economic prosperity in Gadsden, Leon and Wakulla counties. Solutions for career seekers include one-on-one career advising, interviewing and resume-writing assistance, employment workshops, and labor market information. Solutions for employers include recruitment assistance, skills assessments for applicants, customized training, and information on tax incentives. Employers and career seekers are matched through the Employ Florida system. Most solutions are provided at no cost. This initiative was supported by the U.S. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Agriculture as part of awards totaling $7,383,321 with 0% financed from non-governmental sources. Programs funded through CareerSource Capital Region are equal opportunity programs with auxiliary aids and services available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Persons using TTY/TTD equipment use Florida Relay Service 711. A proud partner of the American Job Center network.