Regional Unemployment Rate Announced for April 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 16, 2025
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Carrine Anaeto
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Regional Unemployment Rate Announced for April 2025
Bridging the Gap: Rural Job Seekers Gain Access to Expert Career Support
GADSDEN, JEFFERSON, LEON, & WAKULLA COUNTIES, FL – According to Florida Department of Commerce the regional unemployment rate for Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, and Wakulla counties was 3.5 percent for April 2025. This rate was 0.6 percentage point greater than the region’s year ago rate of 2.9 percent and was equal to the state rate of 3.5 percent.
Wakulla County’s unemployment rate remained the lowest in the Capital Region at 3.0 percent; Jefferson County was 3.3 percent; Leon County was at 3.5 percent; and Gadsden County was at 4.2 percent. There were 7,417 unemployed residents in the capital area.
The top six advertised occupations in the Capital Region in April 2025 were as follows:
- Registered Nurses
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
- Software Developers
- Retail Salespersons
- Customer Service Representatives
- Computer Occupations, All Other
CareerSource Capital Region is deepening its commitment to helping job seekers in Florida’s rural counties — Gadsden, Jefferson, and Wakulla — by offering tailored employment solutions designed to overcome the unique challenges faced by individuals in these communities. With dedicated career advisors and a wide range of services, CareerSource Capital Region is helping rural residents find meaningful work, access to on-the-job training, and navigate an evolving employment landscape.
Many rural job seekers encounter barriers such as limited transportation, fewer local job opportunities, and lack of access to reliable internet or career resources. CareerSource Capital Region, a trusted workforce development agency, is meeting these challenges head-on with personalized support and accessible services across its rural locations. Whether individuals are seeking to enter the workforce, start a new career, or change industries, CareerSource Capital Region provides practical tools and guidance to make those goals achievable.
Through career coaching, recruitment events, financial literacy, resume assistance, and referrals to in-demand vocational programs, CareerSource Capital Region is opening doors to sustainable employment. These solutions are especially vital in communities where commuting to urban centers is not always feasible.
"The support we provide is more than a service — it’s a partnership," said Jim McShane, CEO of CareerSource Capital Region. "We’re committed to helping rural residents tap into their potential and take the next step in their careers, right where they live."
Last program year, CareerSource Capital Region delivered 37,996 individualized employment solutions and made 13,903 staff referrals to job listings — a clear indicator of its commitment to connecting people with real opportunity. These efforts directly contribute to local economic growth by empowering individuals to find stable jobs and thrive in their own communities.
Visit the website and follow CareerSource Capital Region on social media to learn about upcoming job fairs, recruitment events, workshops and other solutions that are available.
Website: www.careersourcecapitalregion.com
Facebook: CareerSource Capital Region
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/careersourcecapitalregion
Twitter: @CareerSourceCR
Instagram: @careersourcecr
For more information about the Capital Region’s Unemployment Report for April 2025, 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 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.