Regional Unemployment Rate Announced for July 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 15, 2025
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Regional Unemployment Rate Announced for July 2025
Apprenticeships: A Proven Path to Employment
GADSDEN, JEFFERSON, LEON, & WAKULLA COUNTIES, FL – According to Florida Department of Commerce the regional unemployment rate for Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, and Wakulla counties was 4.4 percent for July 2025. This rate was 0.5 percentage point greater than the region’s year ago rate of 3.9 percent and was 0.3 percentage point above the state rate of 4.1 percent.
Wakulla County’s unemployment rate remained the lowest in the Capital Region at 3.5 percent; Jefferson County was at 3.9 percent; Leon County was at 4.4 percent; and Gadsden County was at 5.1 percent. There were 9,195 unemployed residents in the capital area.
The top six advertised occupations in the Capital Region in July 2025 were as follows:
- Registered Nurses
- Software Developers
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
- Customer Service Representatives
- Medical and Health Services Managers
- Computer Occupations, All Other
CareerSource Capital Region is proud to connect individuals in the area with apprenticeship programs with local businesses that offer hands-on skills training and a paycheck at the same time! Apprenticeships are designed to meet the needs of local employers and equip apprentices with the skills required for high-demand occupations.
Apprenticeships are available across many industries in the capital area including healthcare, information technology, manufacturing, automotive, and skilled trades. Participants benefit from structured training, mentorship, and a clear pathway to long-term employment.
“Apprenticeships are a powerful solution for both career seekers and employers,” said Katrina Johnson, Apprenticeship Navigator Specialist at CareerSource Capital Region. “They provide individuals with the opportunity to learn and earn, while helping businesses build a pipeline of skilled talent ready to contribute from day one.”
To explore local apprenticeship opportunities, career seekers are encouraged to visit www.careersourcecapitalregion.com or speak with a career advisor at one of our local centers.
Visit the website and follow CareerSource Capital Region on social media to learn about upcoming hiring fairs, recruitment events, workshops and other solutions that are available.
Website: www.careersourcecapitalregion.com
Facebook: CareerSource Capital Region
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/careersourcecapitalregion
Instagram: @careersourcecr
For more information about the Capital Region’s Unemployment Report for July 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 $6,083,592 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.