More than $250,000 Available for Training Opportunities and Financial Aid
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 21, 2022
Contact
Carrine Anaeto
Desk: 850-617-4554
Regional Unemployment Rate Announced for September 2022
More than $250,000 Available for Training Opportunities and Financial Aid
GADSDEN, LEON, & WAKULLA COUNTY, FL – According to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, the regional unemployment rate for Gadsden, Leon, and Wakulla counties was 2.6 percent for September 2022. The region’s September 2022 unemployment rate was 1.1 percent lower than the region’s year ago rate of 3.7 percent and was equal to the state’s rate of 2.6 percent. Wakulla County’s unemployment rate is the lowest in the Capital Region at 2.2 percent. Leon County followed at 2.6 percent. Gadsden County was at 3.1 percent. There were a total of 5,225 unemployed residents in the region.
The top six advertised occupations in the Capital Region in September 2022 were:
- Registered Nurses
- Software Developers, Applications
- Managers, All Other
- Retail Salespersons
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers
More than $250,000 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:
- Clinical Medical Assisting
- CDL
- Practical Nursing
- Phlebotomy
- Welding
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 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
“We are eager to enroll adults in local training opportunities that can yield high-paying jobs upon completion”, said John Hershey, Managing Director of C2 GPS at CareerSource Capital Region. “Some of our education partners offer short-term training in various fields that can lead to a fulfilling and stable career. If you know of someone who is motivated to enter the workforce with a specific occupation in mind, please have them contact us. 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 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.