Regional Unemployment Rate Announced for JANUARY 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 14, 2022
Contact
Carrine Anaeto
Desk: 850-617-4554
Regional Unemployment Rate Announced for January 2022
Over 60 New Opportunities! Let CareerSource Capital Region help you find work with confidence!
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 January 2022. This rate was 2.2 percentage points lower than the region’s rate of 5.7 percent for the same period last year and is equal to the state rate of 3.5 percent. Wakulla County’s unemployment rate remained the lowest in the Capital Region at 2.8 percent. Leon County followed at 3.4 percent, and Gadsden County was at 4.4 percent. There were 6,691 unemployed residents in the region.
The top six advertised occupations in the Capital Region in January 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
Find the perfect job today! Currently, there are 934 vacant positions posted at www.EmployFlorida.com, the Florida Job Database that CareerSource Capital Region uses to match our residents to high-demand positions. In addition, CareerSource Capital Region has an upcoming recruitment event for a local employer who is looking to hire multiple employees at one time.
Upcoming Event:
Agency For Persons With Disabilities
Developmental Disabilities Defendant’s Program
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon
CareerSource Capital Region
1140 West Clark Street
Quincy, FL 32351
In-person appointments are strongly recommended, contact (850) 617-4541 to register.
“We understand the online job search process can be daunting. At our recruitment events, job seekers learn about our solutions and can connect with employers who may offer jobs on the same day,’” said Kelli Harris, Regional Recruiter at CareerSource Capital Region. “The Agency for Persons with Disabilities is looking to fill over 60 vacant positions in Chattahoochee, FL, and we encourage job seekers to use our solutions to present their best self and get hired. The positions offered at this event can be a great first step into a career in the Medical & Health Services industry. We have many types of vacant job opportunities right now and are happy to help anyone in Gadsden, Leon, or Wakulla counties find the right one for them.”
Follow CareerSource Capital Region on social media to learn about other employment opportunities and solutions available.
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For more information about the Capital Region’s Unemployment Report for January 2022, click here . To 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.