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Regional Unemployment Rate Announced for January 2021

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March 15, 2021                                                        
 

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Regional Unemployment Rate Announced for January 2021

CareerSource Capital Region now offering “SkillUp®”,

a free program providing over 5,000 online job skills courses to local residents

           

TALLAHASSEE, FL– According to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, the regional unemployment rate for Gadsden, Leon, and Wakulla counties was 4.9 percent for January 2021.  This rate was 1.3 percentage point higher than the region’s year ago rate of 3.6 percent and is 0.4 percentage point lower than the state rate of 5.3 percent.

 

Wakulla County’s unemployment rate remained the lowest in the Capital Region at 3.7 percent. Leon County followed at 4.8 percent, and Gadsden County was at 6.1 percent. There were 9,120 unemployed residents in the region.


The top six advertised occupations in the Capital Region in January 2021 were as follows:
 

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

 

In an effort to increase the skills of the region’s workforce, CareerSource Capital Region (CSCR) has launched its “SkillUp®” program. Through this online platform, Career Seekers in the capital area can take online classes, explore career pathways, and even prepare for various industry-recognized certifications, all for free.

SkillUp® provides over 5,000 courses from Skillsoft, a nationally recognized training provider of workplace, business, technical and IT courses.

Individuals looking for a first job, a new job, or to advance in their chosen field, can take advantage of this career enhancing training. SkillUp® delivers flexible, self-paced learning that can be accessed from anywhere with a high-speed internet connection, 24/7. Users will complete a self-assessment of their skills, identify skill gaps, and automatically receive recommended courses to remediate those gaps. Career Seekers can train in essential workplace skills, study job interview talking points, and search for employment opportunities.

Some of the available training topics include Microsoft Office programs, Effective Customer Service, Project Management, Leadership, Critical Thinking, CompTIA, and many more.

“We’re pleased to be able to help career seekers in Gadsden, Leon and Wakulla counties improve their technical, professional and employability skills at a time and place that is convenient to them,” said Jim McShane, CEO of CareerSource Capital Region. “This free training is an ideal opportunity for anyone in our region who wants to learn skills that will enhance their ability to be hired, or even promoted.  We encourage everyone in the capital area to login to see what’s now available to them.  The skills learned through this online platform can be life-changing, and learners can earn higher wages as a result.”

To enroll online, learners can visit http://cscr.skillupamerica.org/.

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

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LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/company/careersourcecapitalregion

Twitter: @CareerSourceCR

Instagram: @careersourcecr

 

For more information about the Capital Region’s Unemployment Report for January 2021, 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 $6,612,197 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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