Regional Unemployment Rate Announced for June 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 17, 2025
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Regional Unemployment Rate Announced for June 2025
Jefferson County Hiring Fair Connects Career Seekers with Local Job Opportunities
GADSDEN, JEFFERSON, LEON, & WAKULLA COUNTIES, FL – According to Florida Department of Commerce the regional unemployment rate for Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, and Wakulla counties was 4.2 percent for June 2025. This rate was 0.3 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 3.9 percent.
Wakulla County’s unemployment rate remained the lowest in the Capital Region at 3.4 percent; Jefferson County was at 3.8 percent; Leon County was at 4.3 percent; and Gadsden County was at 4.9 percent. There were 8,823 unemployed residents in the capital area.
The top six advertised occupations in the Capital Region in June 2025 were as follows:
- Registered Nurses
- Software Developers
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
- Computer Occupations, All Other
- Customer Service Representatives
- Retail Salespersons
Career seekers looking to find a new job are invited to the Jefferson County Hiring Fair, taking place on Tuesday, July 22, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Hosted by CareerSource Capital Region, this in-person event is designed to connect individuals with top employers in the Jefferson County area and provide valuable resources to support their job search.
Held at Jefferson County K12 School (50 David Road, Monticello, FL 32344), the hiring fair will feature a wide range of job opportunities across various industries from entry-level positions to skilled career paths. Attendees will have the chance to meet with hiring managers, submit resumes, and even participate in on-the-spot interviews.
This event is open to the public, and walk-ins are welcome. Come prepared to take the next step in your career!
Join Us at the Jefferson County Hiring Fair!
Jefferson County Hiring Fair
Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Jefferson County K-12 School, 50 David Road, Monticello, FL 32344
Employers planning to attend include*:
- Apalachee Center
- Capital City Bank
- Dept of Health-Division of Medical Quality Assurance
- Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend Region, Inc.
- Florida State University
- Gadsden County Schools
- Jefferson Correctional Institute
- McDonalds
- North Florida Medical Center
*employers are subject to change
"The Jefferson County Hiring Fair is a great opportunity for local residents to explore job opportunities close to home while receiving real-time support from our career advisors,” said Khari Harrison, Business & Employer Solutions Manager of CareerSource Capital Region. “We're proud to provide a space where employers and job seekers can come together to build stronger communities through employment.”
Who Should Attend: Job seekers of all experience levels, career changers, and recent graduates. This event is free and open to the public.
Career seekers must create a profile on www.employflorida.com to attend.
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 June 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.