CareerSource North Central Florida to Join Statewide Workforce Showcase at Correctional Institution

GAINESVILLE, FL — August 29, 2025 — CareerSource North Central Florida (CSNCFL) will join regional workforce leaders for the “Build Your Workforce Florida” Employer and Partner Showcase, hosted by the Florida Foundation for Correctional Excellence (FFCE) and the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC). The event will take place Wednesday, September 17, 2025, from 9:00 AM

Santa Fe College Launches New Institute and Diesel Program to Advance Workforce Development in North Central Florida

Gainesville, FL — August 26, 2025 — Santa Fe (SF) College marked a major milestone in regional workforce development last week with the opening of the Ralph W. Cellon Jr. Institute for Skilled Trades and Advanced Manufacturing. This new training facility, located on SF’s Northwest Campus, underscores the college’s ongoing commitment to preparing students for

FloridaCommerce Labor Market Update – June 2025

Florida’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.7% in June (0.4% below the national rate), while North Central Florida saw slight upticks across counties, with steady job gains led by education, health, and information sectors. United States and Florida Unemployment Rates (seasonally adjusted) Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics

FloridaCommerce Labor Market Update – July 2025

Florida’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.7% in July 2025 (0.5% below the national rate) while North Central Florida counties rose slightly, with modest year-over-year job growth led by education, health services, and trade. United States and Florida Unemployment Rates (seasonally adjusted) Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics