Fla. Economic Opportunity Dept.: Jacksonville Metro Area Labor Force Up 9.5% Over the Year
May 22, 2021
May 22, 2021
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 22 -- The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity issued the following news:
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity announced the statewide number of private sector jobs increased by 18,800 over the month, resulting in twelve consecutive months of job growth. Florida's unemployment rate slightly increased to 4.8 percent in April 2021, still remaining below the national average of 6.1 percent. Florida's labor force was up 73,000, bringin . . .
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity announced the statewide number of private sector jobs increased by 18,800 over the month, resulting in twelve consecutive months of job growth. Florida's unemployment rate slightly increased to 4.8 percent in April 2021, still remaining below the national average of 6.1 percent. Florida's labor force was up 73,000, bringin . . .