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Regional Unemployment Rate Announced for MARCH 2022

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April 15, 2022                                                           
 

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Regional Unemployment Rate Announced for March 2022

CareerSource Capital Region Assists Local Employer Fill Multiple Positions in Leon County!

 

TALLAHASSEE, FL– According to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, the regional unemployment rate for Gadsden, Leon, and Wakulla counties was 2.6 percent for March 2022.  This rate was 2.0 percentage point lower than the region’s year ago rate of 4.6 percent and 0.4 percentage point lower than the region’s rate in February 2022.  The state’s unemployment rate for March 2022 was 2.7 percent.

 

Wakulla County’s unemployment rate remained the lowest in the Capital Region at 2.1 percent. Leon County followed at 2.6 percent, and Gadsden County at 3.3 percent.

 

In March, the labor force was 192,720, up 5,874 (+3.1) over the year. There were 5,060 unemployed residents in the region.


The top six advertised occupations in the Capital Region in March 2022 were as follows:

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

 

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, unemployment continue to hold to a record 50-year low. 

 

CareerSource Capital Region will host a Recruitment Event for Regions Bank, Thursday, April 28.  This recruitment event will offer interviews for Financial Relations Consultant positions at multiple Tallahassee branch locations.  Positions offer excellent pay and full benefits packages. 

 

Desired knowledge, skills and abilities include: 

  • Ability to assist customers with digital banking offerings
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously
  • Strong communication and customer focus
  • Ability to work on Saturdays as needed
  • HS diploma or GED

Regions Bank Recruitment Event

April 28

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon

  • Financial Relations Consultant positions
  • Email resumes to [email protected] for consideration
  • All applicants must be registered at www.employflorida.com
  • Pre-scheduled In-Person Interviews
    • Appointments Strongly Recommended
    • Walk-ins Welcome

 

“We are pleased to assist Regions Bank with their hiring needs,” said Kelli Harris, Regional Recruiter at CareerSource Capital Region.  “These positions offer excellent working conditions, pay and benefits, and we are excited to help interested career seekers learn more about these positions and hopefully get hired.”

 

 

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

 

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Twitter: @CareerSourceCR

Instagram: @careersourcecr

 

For more information about the Capital Region’s Unemployment Report for March 2022, 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 $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.

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