2023 - 2024 Annual Report of CareerSource Capital Region
September 24, 2024
Contact: Carrine Anaeto
(850) 508-1698
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CareerSource Capital Region Publishes 2023-2024 Annual Report
Positively Impacting Businesses and Individuals in the Capital Area
Tallahassee, Fla. – The CareerSource Capital Region Annual Report for the July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, fiscal year has been published and is available on the company website, www.careersourcecapitalregion.com.
“We're proud to highlight the critical role our workforce board plays in strengthening the local economy by providing essential job preparation solutions to career seekers and strategic talent recruitment services to employers,” said CareerSource Capital Region’s CEO, Jim McShane. “Our board and staff are dedicated to empowering individuals to succeed in their careers while ensuring businesses have access to the skilled workforce they need to thrive.”
Last fiscal year, CareerSource Capital Region assisted 5,761 career seekers with paid internships, training scholarships, career counseling, and job search assistance, and 1,489 employers with job postings, recruitment events, and professional development in Gadsden, Leon, and Wakulla counties.
Highlights of the year included a partnership with Gadsden and Leon County’s summer youth program; the Talent Innovation Summit (a signature business conference); 5 Hiring Fairs including Paychecks for Patriots; 7 Recruitment Events; LEAD (Leaders Evolve and Develop) leadership development training; 22 Professional Development Workshops for employers; and 2 Prep for Vets Lunch & Learn events.
CareerSource Capital Region assists individuals with barriers to employment including those in the most vulnerable populations such as individuals who are long-term unemployed or underemployed, low-income, disabled, ex-offenders, homeless, dislocated workers, high school dropouts, basic skills deficient, in or out-of-school youth/young adults and veterans as well as businesses throughout the capital area with recruitment, training and retention solutions.
For more information regarding the organization and how it helps businesses and career seekers in the capital area 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 Marketplace 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 $5,399,720 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.