Regional Unemployment Rate Announced for February 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 28, 2025
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Carrine Anaeto
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Regional Unemployment Rate Announced for February 2025
Unlock Your Professional Potential – Attend the Career Branding Workshop to Define Your Unique Value
GADSDEN, JEFFERSON, LEON, & WAKULLA COUNTIES, FL – According to Florida Department of Commerce the regional unemployment rate for Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, and Wakulla counties was 3.8 percent for February 2025. This rate was 0.7 percentage point greater than the region’s year ago rate of 3.1 percent and was 0.1 percentage point above the state rate of 3.7 percent.
Wakulla County’s unemployment rate remained the lowest in the Capital Region at 3.2 percent; Leon County followed at 3.8 percent; Jefferson County at 3.6 percent; and Gadsden County was at 4.5 percent. There were 7,956 unemployed residents in the capital area.
The top six advertised occupations in the Capital Region in February 2025 were:
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Registered Nurses
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Software Developers
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Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
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Computer Occupations, All Other
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Customer Service Representatives
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Retail Salespersons
Stand Out in Your Career with Expert Branding Strategies
In today’s competitive job market, it’s essential to establish a strong, authentic professional identity that resonates with employers, colleagues, and peers. The upcoming Career Branding Workshop is designed to help professionals of all levels refine and communicate their unique value, providing the tools necessary to thrive in any career.
The workshop will focus on key strategies to enhance personal branding, including:
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Understanding Your Career Brand: Learn how your personal brand communicates to the outside world who you are, how you see yourself, and what makes you stand out.
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Crafting Your Reputation: Discover the words your boss, co-workers, and peers would use to describe you, and how to align these perceptions with your career goals.
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Leveraging Your Strengths: Identify the core strengths you bring to your job and explore ways to showcase them in every aspect of your professional life.
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Personal Taglines and Descriptors: Master the art of crafting personal taglines and descriptors that clearly and succinctly convey your unique contributions and expertise.
Attendees will leave the workshop equipped with the knowledge and tools to effectively communicate their career brand, positioning themselves for greater success, visibility, and opportunities within their industry.
Whether you’re looking to advance within your current role or seeking new professional opportunities, this workshop is a must-attend event for anyone ready to take control of their career trajectory and build a powerful personal brand.
Date: April 1, 2025
Location: CareerSource Capital Region, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Bldg. C, Ste. 200, Tallahassee, FL 32301
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Mandatory: Must have a profile on Employ Florida prior to the workshop
No Registration Required
Cost: Free
For more information, click here. Don’t miss the chance to define your professional identity and unlock the doors to your future success.
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For more information about Capital Region’s Unemployment Report for February 2025, 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.