Regional Unemployment Rate Announced for December 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 24, 2025
Contact
Carrine Anaeto
Desk: (850) 617-4554
Regional Unemployment Rate Announced for December 2024
Ring in the New Year with a New Job, New Career Path or a Plan to Grow in Your Profession
GADSDEN, JEFFERSON, LEON, & WAKULLA COUNTIES, FL – According to Florida Department of Commerce the regional unemployment rate for Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, and Wakulla counties was 3.2 percent for December 2024. This rate was 0.2 percentage point greater than the region’s year ago rate of 3.0 percent and was 0.1 percentage point above the state rate of 3.1 percent.
Wakulla County’s unemployment rate remained the lowest in the Capital Region at 2.8 percent; Leon County followed at 3.2 percent; Jefferson County at 3.4 percent; and Gadsden County was at 3.7 percent. There were 6,600 unemployed residents in the capital area.
The top six advertised occupations in the Capital Region in December 2024 were:
- Registered Nurses
- Software Developers
- Computer Occupations, All Other
- Retail Salespersons
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
- Customer Service Representatives
Start the Year with Career Growth:
The start of a new year offers the perfect opportunity to evaluate your career goals, seek new challenges, and pursue growth—whether that means a new job, career change, or upward mobility. At CareerSource Capital Region, we provide the tools and resources you need to succeed, including career assessments, resume writing assistance, interview preparation, job search strategies, and connections to employers throughout the region. For eligible individuals, we also offer paid internships and financial aid for tuition.
CareerSource Capital Region is your trusted partner in employment support. Our services are completely free and tailored to help you navigate your career journey.
Join Us at the Refresh Hiring Fair!
Start the year off with fresh opportunities by attending CareerSource Capital Region’s:
Refresh Hiring Fair
Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: CareerSource Capital Region, Leon Career Center, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Building C, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL 32301
Register at: bit.ly/RefreshHiringFair
Career seekers must create a profile on www.employflorida.com to attend.
For more information and job fair preparation, visit our events calendar or call (850) 922-0023.
“We have twelve employers offering a variety of immediate openings at this year’s fair,” said Khari Harrison, Manager of Business and Employer Solutions. “The New Year is the perfect time to take charge of your career, and CareerSource Capital Region is here to help job seekers find meaningful work while connecting employers with the talent they need.”
Follow CareerSource Capital Region on social media to learn about employment opportunities and training and employment solutions that are available.
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LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/careersourcecapitalregion
Instagram: @careersourcecr
For more information about Capital Region’s Unemployment Report for December 2024, click here. To learn more about CareerSource Capital Region solutions and resources, 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 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.