Regional Unemployment Rate Announced for September 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 20, 2023
Contact
Carrine Anaeto
Desk: 850-617-4554
Regional Unemployment Rate Announced for September 2023
More than $200,000 Available for Training Opportunities and Financial Aid
GADSDEN, LEON, & WAKULLA COUNTIES, FL – According to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, the regional unemployment rate for Gadsden, Leon, and Wakulla counties was 3.1 percent for September 2023. This rate was 0.4 percentage point greater than the region’s year ago rate of 2.7 percent and was 0.1 percentage point above the state rate of 3.0 percent.
Wakulla County’s unemployment rate remained the lowest in the Capital Region at 2.8 percent. Leon County followed at 3.0 percent, and Gadsden County at 3.8 percent.
In September, the labor force was 207,056 up 7,998 (+4.0 percent) over the year. There were 6,387 unemployed residents in the region.
The top six advertised occupations in the Capital Region in September 2023 were:
- Registered Nurses
- Retail Salespersons
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers
- Software Developers
- Customer Service Representatives
More than $200,000 is available for adults who are eager to upskill or change careers and have low household income, through the Talent & Training solutions program. Individuals interested in pursuing training may qualify for up to $10,000 in financial assistance provided by CareerSource Capital Region in more than 100 educational programs.
Top training programs last year include, but are not limited to:
- Commercial Driver License (CDL)
- Phlebotomy
- Clinical Medical Assisting
- Firefighter
- Aviation Airframe Mechanics
A list of eligible programs is available at www.careersourcecapitalregion.com/job-seekers/training/financial-aid.
By participating in the Talent & Training Solutions program, completing a short term or secondary education isn’t the only benefit. Adults gain:
- Career choice advice and educational guidance
- Hands on experience in a particular occupation or trade
- Connections for future career opportunities
- Resume building for future jobs
- Interview practice
“Training programs that are well connected to local education providers can be a lifeline for adults looking to increase their earning potential”, said Robin Watson, Career Center Manager of Leon County at CareerSource Capital Region. “We are eager to enroll adults in local training opportunities and offer the possibility of receiving financial aid that can yield high-paying jobs upon completion. These programs can help adults to develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in today’s competitive workforce. We have the tools to help them enter a new career.”
Individuals interested in training opportunities or financial assistance should apply here, call (850) 922 – 0023 or visit their nearest career center for more information.
Eligibility requirements apply.
For more information about Capital Region’s Unemployment Report for September 2023, 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 $ $5,978,281 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.