Regional Unemployment Rate Announced for January 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 11, 2024
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Carrine Anaeto
Desk: 850-617-4554
Regional Unemployment Rate Announced for January 2024
Discover More: CareerSource Capital Region Empowers Job Seekers with Innovative & Resourceful Solutions
GADSDEN, LEON & WAKULLA COUNTIES, Fla. – According to the FloridaCommerce, the regional unemployment rate for Gadsden, Leon, and Wakulla counties was 3.3 percent for January 2024.
The region’s January 2024 unemployment rate was 0.3 percentage points greater than the region’s year ago rate of 3.0 percent. Wakulla County’s unemployment rate remained the lowest in the Capital Region at 3.0 percent; Leon County followed at 3.3 percent; and Gadsden County was at 4.0 percent. The region’s January 2024 unemployment rate was 0.2 percentage point above the state rate of 3.1 percent. There were a total of 6,583 unemployed residents in the Capital Region.
The top six advertised occupations in the Capital Region in January 2024 were as follows:
- Registered Nurses
- Retail Salespersons
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
- Fast Food and Counter Workers
- Customer Service Representatives
- Medical and Health Services Managers
Local residents face unique challenges in securing meaningful employment opportunities, stemming from skill gaps, lack of access to higher education, and a scarcity of work options. To address these challenges, CareerSource Capital Region offers innovative job search solutions for individuals who want to gain a clear understanding of their strengths and skills. These solutions include assessments, career coaching, streamlined job search solutions, and training opportunities at no cost. To access these solutions, job seekers can visit their nearest career centers in Gadsden, Leon, and Wakulla counties to get the help they need to stand out to potential employers and acquire the skills necessary to succeed in today’s ever-evolving job market.
Considerations When Choosing to work with CareerSource Capital Region:
Expert Guidance: Career Advisors at CareerSource Capital Region possess expertise in matching qualifications with suitable job openings and provide valuable advice to enhance candidates’ competitiveness.
Wider Job Network: CareerSource Capital Region has a team of regional recruiters who maintain extensive employer networks and can broaden candidates’ exposure to diverse employment prospects beyond what they might find on their own.
Career Exposure: By leveraging their employer networks, CareerSource Capital Region can expedite the job placement process by enrolling eligible job seekers into paid internships and other temporary positions that may lead to permanent roles, further enhancing job seeker’s career readiness.
By using the resources and support offered by CareerSource Capital Region, local residents can overcome employment challenges and embark on a path toward a fulfilling career.
Visit the nearest career center:
Gadsden County
Career Center
1140 West Clark Street
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 875-4040
Leon County
Career Center
2601 Blair Stone Road
Building C, Suite 200
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 922-0023
Wakulla County
Career Center
3278 Crawfordville Hwy Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 926-0980
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
For more information about child-friendly hours, upcoming events and workshops offered call the telephone numbers listed above or visit www.careersourcecapitalregion.com.
Follow CareerSource Capital Region on social media to learn about upcoming job fairs, recruitment events, workshops and other solutions that are available.
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For more information about the Capital Region’s Unemployment Report for January 2024, 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 Marketplace 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 $5,978,281 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.