November 2025 SNAP Benefits Affected by Federal Government Shutdown
GAINESVILLE, FL — October 30, 2025 — CareerSource North Central Florida (CSNCFL) is advising residents across its service area that November 2025 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits may be delayed as a result of the ongoing federal government shutdown. SNAP is administered by the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) and funded by […]
CareerSource North Central Florida Confirms Services Uninterrupted Amid Federal Government Shutdown
GAINESVILLE, FL — October 1, 2025 — CareerSource North Central Florida (CSNCFL) today announced that despite the ongoing federal government shutdown, local workforce services and programs will remain fully operational. Guidance from the U.S. Department of Labor confirms that American Job Centers (AJCs) across the country, including those in North Central Florida, will continue normal […]
FloridaCommerce Labor Market Update – August 2025
Florida’s unemployment rate rose slightly to 3.8% in August (0.5% below the national rate), while all six North Central Florida counties exceeded the U.S. average, with job growth continuing in 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 […]
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 – July 2025
United States and Florida Unemployment Rates (seasonally adjusted) Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics Program, in cooperation with the Florida Department of Commerce, Bureau of Workforce Statistics & Economic Research. Florida’s Unemployment Rates According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Florida’s unemployment rate […]
FloridaCommerce Labor Market Update – June 2025
United States and Florida Unemployment Rates (seasonally adjusted) Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics Program, in cooperation with the Florida Department of Commerce, Bureau of Workforce Statistics & Economic Research. Florida’s Unemployment Rates According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Florida’s unemployment rate […]
CareerSource North Central Florida to Relocate Lake City and Old Town Career Centers
GAINESVILLE, FL – June 16, 2025 — CareerSource North Central Florida (CSNCFL) will relocate its career centers in Lake City and Old Town following the expiration of both leases on July 1, 2025. The new office locations, one in Columbia County and one in Dixie County, will provide increased access, updated infrastructure, and improved operational […]
CareerSource NCFL and CLM Launch Broadband Workforce Training with Federal Support
GAINESVILLE, FL — May 13, 2025 — CareerSource North Central Florida (CSNCFL), in partnership with CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion (CSCLM), has launched a broadband workforce training initiative to expand career opportunities in the infrastructure sector across North Central Florida. Funded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration through the H-1B Job Training […]