Press Releases

Central Florida’s Unemployment Rate At 2.5% for December 2019, Equals the State’s Rate

Orlando, Fla., January 27, 2020 – The unemployment rate in the CareerSource Central Florida (CSCF) region (Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, and Sumter counties) was 2.5% in December 2019, which was equals to the state’s rate of 2.5%. This rate was 0.5 percentage point lower than the region’s rate of 3.0% during the same timeframe last year. The labor force was 1,418,688 up 38,909 (+2.8) over the year. There were 35,247 unemployed residents in the region.

City of Apopka through Partnership with CareerSource Central Florida Receives Prestigious Award for Youth Employment

January 13, 2020

Orlando, Fla., January 13, 2020— The City of Apopka was recently awarded 2019 Outstanding Employer Partner by the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) through its successful partnership with CareerSource Central Florida (CSCF) in exemplary contributions to the workforce development system that supports youth in gaining meaningful employment. Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson accepted the award at the NAWDP Youth Symposium in Chicago in December.

CareerSource Central Florida Receives $10,000 Grant from Westgate Resorts Foundation for Youth Employment Program

January 7, 2020

Orlando, Fla., January 7, 2020 — CareerSource Central Florida (CSCF) has been awarded a $10,000 grant by the Westgate Resorts Foundation for championing opportunities tied with strengthening families and workforce. The grant was dedicated specifically to CSCF’s Fostering Futures Summer Youth Employment Program, a workforce development program designed to fuel young adult’s career opportunities and educational growth potential.

Central Florida's Unemployment Rate at 2.6% for November 2019, 0.1 Percentage Point Lower than the State

December 23, 2019

Orlando, Fla. – December 23, 2019 —The unemployment rate in the CareerSource Central Florida (CSCF) region (Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, and Sumter counties) was 2.6% in November 2019, which was 0.1 percentage point lower than the state rate of 2.7%. This rate was 0.4 percentage point lower than the rate of 3.0% during the same timeframe last year. The labor force was 1,417,400, up 32,268 (+2.3) over the year. There were 36,468 unemployed residents in the region.

CareerSource Central Florida, Coca-Cola help ignite youth potential

December 12, 2019

Orlando, Fla., December 12, 2019 – Approximately 100 Orange County high school seniors attended the Dear Future Orlando event in Rosen Plaza Hotel hosted by CareerSource Central Florida, The Coca-Cola Company, and Coca-Cola Beverages Florida. The event aimed to help students identify career paths and opportunities in the community.

Central Florida's Unemployment Rate at 2.7% for October 2019, 0.3 Percentage Point Lower than the State

November 18, 2019

Orlando, Fla., November 18, 2019 – The unemployment rate in the CareerSource Central Florida (CSCF) region (Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, and Sumter counties) was 2.7% in October 2019, which was 0.2 percentage points lower than the state rate of 2.9%. —0.3 percentage point lower than the rate of 3.0% during the same timeframe last year. The labor force was 1,428,380, up 41,879 (+3.0) over the year. There were 39,023 unemployed residents in the region.