The pace of first-time unemployment claims in Florida remains relatively unchanged. The U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday issued a report that estimated 5,430 unemployment applications were submitted in Florida last week. That was down from a revised count of 6,170 claims during the week…
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Florida Jobless Claims Show Little Change
Applications for unemployment benefits in Florida continue to come in at a slow, steady pace. The U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday issued a report that estimated 5,818 initial jobless claims were filed in Florida last week, down from a revised count of 6,183 during…
Read More Florida Jobless Claims Show Little ChangeFlorida House Panel Backs Easing Teen Job Rules
A House panel Wednesday approved a proposal that would loosen regulations about the numbers of hours that 16-year-old and 17-year-old youths can work, rolling back parts of a decades-old child labor law. The Republican-controlled House Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee voted 10-5 along party…
Read More Florida House Panel Backs Easing Teen Job RulesFlorida Ranked #1 By Lightcast For Attracting, Developing Skilled Workforce For 2nd Year
Lightcast released the 2023 Talent Attraction Scorecard Friday, ranking Florida as the #1 state in the nation for attracting and developing a talented workforce for the second year in a row. The Talent Attraction Scorecard evaluates states based on job growth, education attainment, regional competitiveness and migration data. “It is…
Read More Florida Ranked #1 By Lightcast For Attracting, Developing Skilled Workforce For 2nd YearCareerSource Tampa Bay To Host Coffee & Careers Job Preparation Event
TAMPA, Fla. – CareerSource Tampa Bay (CSTB) and Feeding Tampa Bay have partnered to present Coffee & Careers, a community event aimed at assisting local job seekers in preparing for the upcoming year. The event is scheduled for Thursday, December 14, 2023, from 10:00 a.m.…
Read More CareerSource Tampa Bay To Host Coffee & Careers Job Preparation EventFlorida Jobless Claims Tick Up
Florida saw an increase in unemployment claims coming out of the short Thanksgiving holiday week. The U.S. Department of Labor issued a report Thursday that showed an estimated 5,866 initial jobless claims were filed in Florida last week, up from a revised count of 4,034…
Read More Florida Jobless Claims Tick UpFlorida State Agencies Recruitment Event Friday And Saturday
Florida Highway Patrol, Florida Fish and Wildlife, and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement are offering a recruitment event to individuals in and around Tampa and Orlando on Friday, December 8th, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, December 9th, 2023, from 8…
Read More Florida State Agencies Recruitment Event Friday And SaturdayFlorida Promotes Success Of Apprenticeship Program, With Nearly 20K Workers Trained
In recent years, more Americans have become less enchanted with the idea of a college education, as those venturing onto campuses face rising tuition costs, shaky career prospects, and rampant left-wing woke politics, both inside and outside the classroom. As many forgo the college experience…
Read More Florida Promotes Success Of Apprenticeship Program, With Nearly 20K Workers TrainedFlorida Jobless Claims Down In Holiday Week
Florida saw a drop in unemployment claims during the Thanksgiving week. The U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday released a report showing an estimated 3,817 initial jobless claims were filed in Florida last week, down from a revised count of 6,268 during the week that…
Read More Florida Jobless Claims Down In Holiday WeekSteps To Starting A Job In Trucking In Florida
If you are reading this guide, you are probably interested in becoming a truck driver in Florida. As long as you follow the eligibility requirements, you can get started in these five simple steps. Read on to learn more about the requirements for becoming a…
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