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Regional Unemployment Rate Announced for FEBRUARY 2022

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March 25, 2022                                                        
 

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Regional Unemployment Rate Announced for February 2022

Over $500,000 may be available to help Job Seekers find a rewarding career with Short-Term Training in Gadsden, Leon & Wakulla County!  

 

TALLAHASSEE, FL– According to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, the regional unemployment rate for Gadsden, Leon, and Wakulla counties was 3.0 percent for February 2022.  This rate was 2.1 percentage point lower than the region’s year ago rate of 5.1 percent and 0.1 percentage point below the state rate of 3.1 percent.

 

Wakulla County’s unemployment rate remained the lowest in the Capital Region at 2.5 percent. Leon County followed at 3.0 percent, and Gadsden County at 3.8 percent.

 

In February, the labor force was 193,078, up 6,066 (+3.2) over the year. There were 5,888 unemployed residents in the region.


The top six advertised occupations in the Capital Region in February 2022 were as follows:
 

  • Registered Nurses
  • Software Developers, Applications
  • Retail Salespersons
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing Except Technical and Scientific Products
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers
  • Customer Service Representatives

 

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, unemployment claims drop to the lowest level since 1969. CareerSource Capital Region is eager to place eligible individuals at least 16 years of age in training programs to upskill themselves into a well-paid career. Through the Talent & Training Solutions program, career seekers may receive financial aid to gain training from education providers in Gadsden, Leon and Wakulla counties.

Individuals may be eligible for assistance worth up to $10,000 each! Popular training programs include:

 

Commercial Truck Driving

Phlebotomy

Nursing/Medical Assistant

Firefighter

Information Technology

 

There are literally hundreds of different programs available in a variety of fields.  Learn more at www.careersourcecapitalregion.com/job-seekers/training.

 

Follow CareerSource Capital Region on social media to learn about other programs and solutions available.

 

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For more information about the Capital Region’s Unemployment Report for February 2022, click here . Learn more about CareerSource Capital Region solutions and resources, visit www.careersourcecapitalregion.com.

 

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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.

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