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Regional Unemployment Rate Announced for March 2021

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April 16, 2021                                                           
 

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Regional Unemployment Rate Announced for March 2021

Jobs, jobs, jobs!  Call CareerSource Capital Region if you’re looking for work.

 

TALLAHASSEE, FL– According to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, the regional unemployment rate for Gadsden, Leon, and Wakulla counties was 4.6 percent for March 2021.  This rate was 0.5 percentage point lower than the region’s year ago rate of 5.1 percent and is 0.7 percentage point lower than the state rate of 5.3 percent.

 

Wakulla County’s unemployment rate remained the lowest in the Capital Region at 3.6 percent. Leon County followed at 4.6 percent, and Gadsden County at 5.6 percent.

 

In March, the labor force was 190,198, down 2,729 (-1.4) over the year. There were 8,793 unemployed residents in the region.


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

  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing Except Technical and Scientific Products
  • Software Developers, Applications
  • Managers, All Other
  • Registered Nurses
  • Retail Salespersons
  • Customer Service Representatives

 

Currently, there are over 600 jobs posted at www.EmployFlorida.com, the database CareerSource Capital Region uses to match career seekers to open positions.  Some examples of available jobs include Retail Sales, LPN, Abuse Counselor, TV Production Manager, CDL Driver, CNC Operator, Residential Helper, Graphic Designer, and many others.

 

In addition, CareerSource Capital Region has several upcoming recruitment events for local employers looking to hire multiple employees at one time.

 

“We have many different types of jobs open right now and are happy to help anyone in Gadsden, Leon and Wakulla counties find the right one for them,” said Ari Maccow, Recruiter at CareerSource Capital Region. “We offer one-on-one assistance to help people get interviewed and get hired through our referral process on www.employflorida.com.  Over the past several years, we’ve helped individuals get better jobs, get a job when they didn’t have one, and get their first job.  We’re ready to help anyone find work."

 

For help finding a job, contact the career center nearest you:

Gadsden Career Center – (850) 875-4040

Leon Career Center – (850) 922-0023

Wakulla Career Center – (850) 926-0980

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 March 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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