REGIONAL UNEMPLOYMENT RATE ANNOUNCED FOR SEPTEMBER 2020
REGIONAL UNEMPLOYMENT RATE ANNOUNCED FOR SEPTEMBER 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 16, 2020
Contact
Charlotte Brown
Desk: 850-583-0244
Regional Unemployment Rate Announced for SEPTEMBER 2020
Capital Area Veterans Invited to Veterans Express Event in Advance of
National Veterans and Military Families Month
TALLAHASSEE, FL – According to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, the unemployment rate in the CareerSource Capital region (Gadsden, Leon, and Wakulla counties) was 4.9 percent in September 2020. Wakulla County had the lowest unemployment rate (3.6 percent), followed by Leon County (4.9 percent) and Gadsden County (6.1 percent).
The region’s September 2020 4.9 percent unemployment rate was 1.9 percentage point higher than the region's year ago rate of 3.0 percent and 2.7 percentage point lower than the state’s September rate of 7.6 percent. The labor force was 181,199, down 11,457 (-5.9) over the year. There were 8,889 unemployed residents in the region.
The top five advertised occupations in the Capital Region in September 2020 were:
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific
- Retail Salesperson
- Registered Nurses
- Software Developers, Applications
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers
The top five direct employers by online ads in the Capital Region in September 2020 were:
- State of Florida
- Florida State University
- HCA
- Trulieve
- TMH
Although the regional unemployment rate remains high, the number of jobs available within the capital area also remains high with over 500 vacancies currently posted in Employ Florida.
To assist military veterans in preparing for careers in civilian life, CareerSource Capital Region will host a virtual Veteran Express: Pivot, Step, Rise Above lunch and learn on Friday, October 30, 2020 from 11:30a.m. until 1:00p.m. This event will feature:
Keynote Speaker:
George E. Hardy, Lt. Col. USAF (Retired)
Tuskegee Airman - Class 44H-SE 09/08/1944
2nd Lt. 0838029 Philadelphia, PA
Guest Speaker:
William 'Billy" Francis, Colonel USAF (Retired)
Director, FSU Student Veterans Center
Veterans attending the event will receive a $15 gift card for Mission BBQ.
“We are proud to serve military veterans in the capital area,” said Lorraine Wells, Wagner-Peyser Program Admin and DVOP Program Manager at CareerSource Capital Region. “Veterans have been selfless in sacrificing their lives and those of their families, and it’s an honor to step-up and serve them. We are excited to have such distinguished speakers at the upcoming Veteran Express virtual event, and we want veterans from all across the area join us. The speakers’ will talk about their experiences and the importance of pivoting away from the negative, stepping-up in the face of adversity and rising above to embrace opportunities.”
To register for the Veteran Express lunch and learn or for more information about assistance CareerSource Capital Region provides to military veterans, visit http://www.careersourcecapitalregion.com.
For more information about the Capital Region’s Unemployment Report for SEPTEMBER 2020, 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 $6,612,197with 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.