Regional Unemployment Rate Announced for November 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 16, 2022
Contact
Carrine Anaeto
Desk: 850-617-4554
Regional Unemployment Rate Announced for November 2022
CareerSource Capital Region to host Rapid Response Open House in Gadsden County for Dislocated Workers affected by Mass Layoffs
GADSDEN, LEON, & WAKULLA COUNTY, FL– According to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, the regional unemployment rate for Gadsden, Leon, and Wakulla counties was 2.7 percent for November 2022. The region’s November 2022 unemployment rate was 0.4 percent lower than the region’s year ago rate of 3.1 percent and was 0.1 percent above the state’s rate of 2.6 percent. Wakulla County’s unemployment rate is the lowest in the Capital Region at 2.3 percent. Leon County followed at 2.7 percent. Gadsden County was at 3.2 percent. There was a total of 5,432 unemployed residents in the region.
The top six advertised occupations in the Capital Region in November 2022 were as follows:
- Registered Nurses
- Software Developers, Applications
- Retail Salespersons
- Managers, All Other
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers
CareerSource Capital Region will host a Rapid Response- Dislocated Worker Open House on Wednesday, December 21st, for individuals affected by mass layoffs in Gadsden County. This event will assist individuals with finding new employment and allow those affected to gain a personal introduction to agency partners and access resources for stability during this transition.
Rapid Response Open House – December 21st, 2022
Available Sessions:
9:00 a.m.to 11:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
· In-Person Event
Career seekers will learn about Rapid Reemployment Solutions such as:
- Resume writing assistance
- Job referrals
- Mock interviews
- Computers, fax, telephone and copy services
Meet with partner agencies on hand to assist with the following:
- Assistance applying for reemployment assistance
- Assistance applying for SNAP (food stamps) & Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
“Mass layoffs can have a short-term and long-term impact on individuals and their families, especially during the holiday season,” said CareerSource Capital Region Rapid Response Coordinator, Reenee Williams. “This event can be the opportunity to assist individuals affected by mass layoffs by employers like Trulieve, find new a new job and connect with state agencies for stability and guidance applying for various solutions. We are here to help.”
For more information about Capital Region’s Unemployment Report for NOVEMBER 2022, 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 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 $6,036,884 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.