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PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – Pinellas County Government will hold a Career Fair on Friday, June 14, from 1 – 4 p.m. at Florida Botanical Gardens (Magnolia Room), 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo. Hiring managers from Pinellas County Government, Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, and Pinellas County Schools…
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TAMPA, Fla. – WalletHub issued its study on 2024’s Best Places for Summer Jobs on Wednesday. With summer quickly approaching, many businesses are ready to hire due to labor shortages. WalletHub compared more than 180 markets in the U.S. across 21 key metrics. The data…
Read More Tampa Ranks In The Top 15 Best Cities For Summer Jobs: WalletHub
The number of first-time unemployment claims filed in Florida last week was the highest total since January. On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Labor released a report that estimated 7,051 jobless claims were filed in the state during the week ending May 11, up from…
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POLK COUNTY, Fla. – The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is seeking qualified men and women in Polk County who desire to work as substitute crossing guards this year. Substitute school crossing guards are needed in the following areas: Lakeland, Fort Meade, Bartow, Highland City, Lake Wales…
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Florida last week saw a drop in first-time unemployment claims, though company notices filed with the state show some workers face layoffs. On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Labor released a report that estimated 5,680 unemployment applications were filed in Florida during the week ending…
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If you love food and photography, you’re in luck. Food photography is no longer just something you find on Instagram. It’s become an art form that requires a keen eye and creative flair. In fact, social media makes it possible to highlight your own food…
Read More Easy Ways To Transform Your Passion For Food Into A Career
Florida continues to see a steady, relatively low number of first-time unemployment claims, though notices filed with the state show some workers face layoffs in the coming months. The U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday released a report that estimated 5,805 claims were filed in…
Read More Florida Jobless Claims Remain Steady
First-time unemployment claims in Florida slightly decreased last week, though a series of announcements will affect the jobs of more than 350 workers in the coming months. The U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday estimated that 6,068 unemployment claims were filed during the week that…
Read More Florida Jobless Claims Down Slightly
Triumph Gulf Coast earlier this month surpassed the milestone of distributing more than $550 million in grant awards stemming from the BP oil spill settlement, with much of the funding going toward schools in an effort to boost the North Florida region’s local workforce. The…
Read More BP Money Aims To Bolster North Florida Workforce Training
Matching its highest level in two years, Florida’s unemployment rate has ticked up to 3.2 percent after holding steady for three consecutive months at 3.1 percent. The Florida Department of Commerce on Friday estimated 353,000 Floridians were out of work and actively seeking employment in…
Read More Jobless Rate In Florida Inches Up