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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) seeks two qualified individuals to work at the interface between anglers and fisheries to manage, enhance, and promote freshwater fishing opportunities in Southwest Florida’s aquatic resources. This position is part of a regional team with FWC’s Division…
Read More Job Opportunity- Fisheries And Wildlife Biological Scientist II, 2 Positions Available
The number of first-time unemployment claims in Florida showed little change last week, as concerns about the labor force continue. The U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday released a report that estimated 5,604 initial unemployment claims were filed in Florida during the week that ended…
Read More Florida Jobless Claims Stay Steady, Concerns Over “Labor Quality” Continue
Florida had a slight uptick in initial unemployment claims last week, but the pace remains relatively unchanged since last fall. The U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday released a report that estimated 5,396 first-time jobless claims were filed last week in Florida, up from a…
Read More Florida Jobless Claims Show Slight Increase
Recruiting the right candidate is a critical part of any business. The wrong hire can cost you time, money, and productivity. Finding and hiring qualified candidates for open positions is critical to any business. This involves understanding the company’s current and future needs and the…
Read More The Ultimate Guide To Recruiting The Right Candidate
First-time unemployment claims dipped last week in Florida, with the average weekly total remaining below 6,000 claims. The U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday issued a report that estimated 4,881 new unemployment claims were filed last week in the state, down from a revised count…
Read More Jobless Claims Decline Further In Florida
Florida’s unemployment rate remained at 2.6 percent in March, as service-related jobs continued to lead in new hiring and construction jobs fell for a third consecutive month. The state Department of Economic Opportunity on Friday reported an estimated 283,000 Floridians were out of work in…
Read More Florida Jobless Rate Holds At 2.6 Percent
With the state slated to release a March unemployment report Friday, the pace of jobless claims in Florida remains relatively unchanged since a brief spike in October after Hurricane Ian. On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Labor estimated 5,289 first-time jobless applications were filed last…
Read More Florida Jobless Claims Remain Unchanged
TAMPA, Fla. – CareerSource Tampa Bay (CSTB), in partnership with the Hillsborough Board of County Commissioners, has launched a new web-based career exploration tool. The Career Pathways Portal is a user-friendly online tool for job seekers, students, parents, and advisors to explore upwardly mobile careers…
Read More CareerSource Tampa Bay Develops An Online Career Exploration Tool
The Tampa Housing Authority is exhibiting at the Office Swing Job Fair & Business Expo, Wednesday, April 19, at the Tampa Convention Center, from 10 am to 3 pm. The agency is looking to connect with job seekers to fill current and future positions. Android…
Read More Tampa Housing Authority Exhibits At Job Fair & Business Expo, Tampa Convention Center
Florida last week had the largest number of first-time unemployment claims in more than two months, but the pace remains similar to the period before COVID-19 slammed into the economy in early 2020. The U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday released a report that estimated…
Read More Florida Unemployment Claims Rise