By Jannet Walshhttp://jannetwalsh.com/http://multimediatoolkit.me/https://twitter.com/jannetwalshThis is a press release written by Jannet Walsh. See more at http://jannetwalsh.com.
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Please contact Jannet Walsh, Community Relations/Communications
Manager at Workforce Connection, for additional information at
352-873-7939 ext. 1234 or e-mail [email protected]. FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 16, 2010 Unemployment Rate Increase in
Citrus, Levy and Marion Counties Todays release of unemployment
data for Citrus, Levy and Marion Counties from the Florida Agency
for Workforce Innovation (AWI) indicated an increase in
unemployment rates in the three counties, region, with the state
and nation decreasing for June 2010. Workforce Connections Region,
including Citrus, Levy and Marion Counties, posted a 13.9 percent
unemployment rate, up .3 percent from last month. The State of
Floridas rate inched down from .3 percent to 11.4 percent in June
2010. The nations current unemployment rate is 9.5 percent for June
2010, edging down from .2 percent from May 2010. Marion County
posted a 13.9 percent unemployment rate for June 2010, a
in/decrease of .3 percent from May 2010. The Ocala Metropolitan
Statistical Area (MSA) is currently ranked third highest in Florida
for unemployment, up from fourth ranking the previous month. The
Ocala metro areas June 2010 nonagricultural employment decreased by
2,900 jobs or .3.1 percent from the previous year. Citrus County
followed with a rate of 13.3 percent, an increase of .6 percent
from the previous month. Levy County posted 13.1 percent, an
increase of .7 percent from June 2010. Rusty Skinner, Workforce
Connection Chief Executive Officer, stated, The loss of
governmental jobs shrinkage by 1,618 job, 618 for census, hard to
determine the number that are loss. Im puzzled by the jump back up,
pos shift of census worker and other governmental jobs. There is
not enough information at this point, not to determine. Everyone
should be comforted that we are parting economic, Ocala/Marion
County Economic Develop Corporation, the Ocala/Marion County
Chamber of Commerce to bring businesses to area and expand local
businesses. When you have swing of more than 400 workers in one
month in Marion County, that is going to throw things off. It is
tough right now. Job candidates need to come into
the Workforce center each week. If they become discourage and
not looking, they become their worst enemies, said Skinner. The
number of individuals without jobs in Marion County increased from
18,261 to 18,659 from May to June. The number of unemployed
individuals increased from 7,251 to 7,540 in Citrus County and from
2,049 to 2,158 in Levy County. To get a full copy of the June 2010
Unemployment Data or to find out more about upcoming events and
services, go to www.clmworkforce.com or call toll free
1-800-434-JOBS and speak to a Workforce Representative. Workforce
Connection is a member of the Employ Florida network of workforce
services and resources. Workforce Connection is an equal
opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are
available upon request to individuals with disabilities. All voice
telephone numbers listed above may be reached by persons using
TTY/TDD equipment via the Florida Relay Service at 711. If you need
accommodations, please call 352-840-5700, ext. 7878 or e-mail
[email protected]. Please make request at least three
business days in advance.
