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August 18, 2023
 

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Carrine Anaeto 

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Regional Unemployment Rate Announced for July 2023 

Energize your Job Search: CareerSource Capital Region Encourages Late Summer Career Seekers to Seize Employment Surge

GADSDEN, LEON & WAKULLA COUNTIES, Fla.  – According to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, the regional unemployment rate for Gadsden, Leon, and Wakulla counties was 3.4 percent for July 2023. This rate was 0.2 percentage point greater than the region’s year ago rate of 3.2 percent and was 0.3 percentage point above the state rate of 3.1 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 at 3.9 percent.  

In July, the labor force was 201,615, up 6,835 (+3.5 percent) over the year. There were 6,785 unemployed residents in the region. 

The top six advertised occupations in the Capital Region in July 2023 were as follows: 

• Registered Nurses 
• Retail Salespersons 
• First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers
• Software Developers
• Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
• Customer Service Representatives
• Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing Except Technical    and Scientific Products 
   

As the summer season comes to an end, CareerSource Capital Region is excited to highlight the strategic advantage of jumping into the job market. Local businesses and organizations are ramping up their hiring efforts after the summer and this time proves to be an ideal time for career seekers to connect with a dynamic workforce agency, a trailblazing partner in acquiring gainful employment and developing meaningful connections like CareerSource Capital Region.

From entry-level to executive level, no experience to 25+ years of experience, CareerSource Capital Region can help any citizen in Gadsden, Leon and Wakulla counties find work, all at no cost. In sync with the upcoming surge in job openings, CareerSource Capital Region offers a wide set of job search and training solutions to help job seekers gain a competitive advantage:

Resume Prep: Connect with skilled Career Navigators who specialize in crafting standout resumes that catch employers' attention.

Mock Interviews: Take advantage of the mock interviews sessions to help you refine your interview skills, answer tough questions with confidence, and make an unforgettable impression.

Job Referrals & Career Consulting: CareerSource Capital Region’s Career Navigators can connect you to an extensive network of employers while offering personalized guidance to steer you towards the right opportunities.

Talent & Training Solutions Program: Eligible individuals at least 16 years of age may receive financial aid worth up to $10,000 and be placed in training programs to upskill themselves into a well-paid career.

Popular training programs include:

Commercial Truck Driving

Phlebotomy

Nursing/Medical Assistant

Firefighter

Information Technology

There are literally hundreds of different programs available in Gadsden, Leon, and Wakulla counties for a variety of fields.  Learn more at www.careersourcecapitalregion.com/job-seekers/training.

Motivated career seekers may access CareerSource Capital Region centers Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM:

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