Whoa! Florida’s Jobless Rate is 7.2 Percent
Florida’s unemployment rate declined to 7.2 percent in April from 7.5 percent the previous month, Florida Department of Economic Opportunity announced Friday.
Mortgage Rates Tick Upward on Better Jobs Report
After declining for seven straight weeks, mortgage rates moved higher following better than expected news about jobs, with the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rate increasing to 3.6 percent, according to Bankrate.com’s weekly national survey.
WCF Expanding Summer Youth Program Year-Round
Workforce Central Florida is expanding its summer youth program in a year-round effort to reach more students and provide additional opportunities for employment.
Job Opportunities for Adults with Disabilities
Perfect Petroleum and other local businesses/community employers are partnernering with Bishop Grady Villas to offer job opportunities for adults with disabilities, giving individuals with disabilities a chance to achieve their dreams.
Walmart to Accelerate Hiring of Veterans
Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, announced Tuesday, it will speed up the hiring process for veterans to 30 days, from job application to final offer.
Study: New College Graduates Face Better Job Situation this Year
The college graduating class of 2013 will enter a stronger job market than in the years immediately following the recession; however, young professionals entering high-skill fields may have a decided advantage, according to a new study from CareerBuilder.com and CareerRookie.com.
Sheriff’s Office Hiring IT Professionals
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is seeking to hire three Information Technology professionals.
Orange County Unemployment Rate was 6.6% in March
Orange County recorded an unemployment rate of 6.6 percent in March, down from 7.0 percent the month before, according to new data released on Friday.
Walmart Opens New Hiring Center
Walmart has just opened the third hiring center in the Orlando area. The retailer is hiring for 380 positions in Orlando, with approximately 200 of those being for a new supercenter and around 90 each for two new neighborhood markets.
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