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Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida's Private Sector Job Growth Rate Five Times Faster Than the Nations's in July 2023

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 12:34:00 GMT

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced Florida has continued to set the standard for economic success. Florida’s private sector job growth rate increased by 0.5 percent (+42,800 jobs) in July 2023, five times faster than the national rate of 0.1 percent over the same period. Florida’s economic data continues to indicate economic stability and confidence among Florida’s workforce as the state’s labor force grew by 2.6 percent (+280,000) over the year in July 2023, faster than the national over-the-year rate of 1.9 percent.

Floridians in search of work and new job opportunities are encouraged to turn to the CareerSource Florida network for help. Floridians can find guidance on how to register with Employ Florida and search listings of available local job openings.

To read the entire press release, visit: https://www.flgov.com/2023/08/18/governor-ron-desantis-announces-floridas-private-sector-job-growth-rate-five-times-faster-than-the-nations-in-july-2023/
(Press release posted to Governor Ron DeSantis' page)

Additional news coverage: https://flvoicenews.com/florida-reports-private-sector-growth-rate-five-times-faster-than-national-average/

Geographic Solutions’ 2022 Workforce Technology Conference Will Reconvene in Clearwater Beach, FL

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 19:41:00 GMT

PALM HARBOR, FL (April 20, 2022) – Geographic Solutions is pleased to announce the reconvening of the annual Workforce Technology Conference (WTC) in Clearwater Beach, FL from October 4-6, 2022. Optional pre-conference training will be offered on October 3, 2022. The 2022 WTC will showcase the latest software solutions offered by the company to promote wide-ranging economic recovery nationwide.

The 2022 WTC is directed at workforce development staff, administrators, case managers, corrections professionals, unemployment insurance professionals, higher education administrators and educators, career counselors, and labor market information specialists from around the country. This event focuses on solutions we’ve developed to overcome the challenges often faced by these specialists. The 2022 WTC provides an exclusive opportunity to hear from experts and industry leaders while affording an opportunity to come together for learning, sharing best practices, and networking.

This year’s conference agenda will be packed with exciting, educational, and dynamic content. Showcasing over 85 industry and subject matter expert speakers, the agenda will offer hands-on system demonstrations, panel discussions, and think-tank sessions. Social mixers during and after the breakout sessions are curated to expand your professional network.

The 2022 WTC is an excellent opportunity for professionals to come together to explore the latest functionality offered with VOS Sapphire 21, Virtual LMI®, Virtual Career Center (VCC), VOS Reentry Employment Opportunities (VOS REO), the Geographic Solutions Unemployment System® (GUS), and the Reemployment Exchange® (REX).

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $5 Million In Dislocated Worker Grant Available For Floridians Impacted By Hurricane Sally

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 20:50:00 GMT

Read the article at www.mysuncoast.com.

TALLAHASEE, Fla. (WWSB) - Governor Ron DeSantis announces that Florida has been awarded $5 million from the U.S. Department of Labor Disaster Recovery National Dislocated Worker Grant program in response to Hurricane Sally.

The grant is administered by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity and primarily provides disaster relief employment in the form of temporary jobs to Floridians who were impacted by Hurricane Sally.

“My administration is committed to securing all resources available for Floridians impacted by Hurricane Sally,” said Governor DeSantis. “I appreciate Secretary Scalia and USDOL’s swift approval of our application so that we can help Floridians quickly. These grants will provide Floridians temporary employment opportunities that will allow them to not only support their families but also help support recovery efforts for their communities.”

Disaster relief employment includes cleanup activities and humanitarian assistance. These activities may involve:

Restoration and repair of public buildings and lands, including tree removal, stump grinding, beach cleanup, replanting, traffic sign replacement and sidewalk repair;
Humanitarian assistance, including staffing of food bank, distribution centers and agencies providing clothing and other supplies;
Assisting individuals affected by the storm with accessing resources; or
Assisting businesses access resources.

Individuals who qualify for disaster relief employment are workers who are temporarily or permanently laid off as a consequence of the disaster, dislocated workers, self-employed individuals who became unemployed or lost work due to the disaster, and individuals who have been unemployed long-term.

To look for employment opportunities to help rebuild Florida’s communities impacted by Hurricane Sally or to post disaster-related jobs where a labor force is needed, visit Florida’s Disaster Recovery Jobs Portal at https://disasterrecovery.employflorida.com.

For information regarding Disaster Recover National Dislocated Worker Grants, Floridians should contact their local career center. To find a local career center, visithttp://www.careersourceflorida.com/your-local-team.

In addition to the Dislocated Worker Grant, the Department has activated the Business Damage Assessment Survey.

Businesses who were affected by Hurricane Sally can complete a damage assessment survey by visiting https://floridadisaster.biz/BusinessDamageAssessments and selecting “Hurricane Sally.”

Important Announcement Regarding 2020 Workforce Technology Conference

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 15:33:00 GMT

At Geographic Solutions, our primary focus is on the health, safety, and well-being of our clients, users, and employees. We have been closely monitoring the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation as it unfolds and we have come to the decision to reschedule the 2020 Workforce Technology Conference. The conference has officially been rescheduled for June 7-10, 2021 in Clearwater Beach, Florida. The host hotel will remain the Wyndham Grand Resort.

At this time, we would like to reach out to you to explain our plan moving forward and the options that are available to you as an attendee and/or speaker. For those of you who had already secured a registration to the 2020 Workforce Technology Conference, we thank you immensely for your plan to join us. Below are the alternatives that are available to you. Of course, if these scenarios do not work for you or your agency, we encourage you to contact us.

Registration (Option #1)

You may transfer your standing registration for the 2020 conference to the 2021 conference automatically. There will be no increase in registration cost (from year to year) and no need to re-submit a registration for 2021. We would also be flexible if your agency would need to switch out one attendee’s name for another (in the event that someone changes roles or agencies).

Registration (Option #2)

If agency funding restrictions do not allow you to transfer your registration to 2021, we will cancel your registration and issue you a full refund. If you have already remitted payment for your invoice, please email Candace Cobb at CCobb@geosolinc.com and we can work with you on processing your refund. If you have registered (and have yet to pay your invoice), please still inform us of your cancellation request. Please allow two days for our Accounting Team to complete your refund.

Travel and Hotel Bookings

Due to the current national emergency, the entire country is being restricted and/or limited in making travel arrangements. As a courtesy to our attendees who were booked to stay at the Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach Resort, all rooms associated with our room block will be automatically cancelled. Please be aware that the Wyndham will be issuing refunds for any processed fees to your credit card on file – as a result of a reservation hold.

If you choose to visit Clearwater Beach in June, the Wyndham Grand Resort has graciously offered to honor the contracted rate of $209/night plus tax. You will need to contact the hotel directly to rebook your room, referencing the Geographic Solutions 2020 Workforce Technology Conference room block. (The negotiated rate will only be honored for bookings that take place from June 14 - 18, 2020.)

If you made reservations with another nearby hotel or ancillary accommodation service, you will need to handle the cancellations on your own. If you already booked a plane ticket, most airlines seem to be flexible in rescheduling or canceling – and again, that would be up to you (or your travel department) to coordinate.

Speakers

For those of you who were slated to present at this year’s conference, we would like to extend an invitation for you to speak at the 2021 conference. Over the next week, our team will be reaching out to you to coordinate this effort. We thank you for your willingness to contribute to our agenda, and we look forward to working with you in 2021, if your schedule allows.

Moving Forward

The wheels are in motion and we are already planning another stellar event for 2021. We can promise that by the time 2021 rolls around, we will have plenty of agenda content, exciting speakers, and cutting-edge functionality to present to you.

Please stay tuned for further announcements in regards to the next version release and opportunities for training. We are currently meeting with our Training Team to figure out the best way to make sure you are learning the latest tips and tricks for using our upcoming version.

Thank you for your flexibility in this matter. We look forward to having you join us June 7-10, 2021 in Clearwater Beach. If you have any further questions, please reach out to Hallie Leverich-Purvis at HLeverich@geosolinc.com.

Take care and stay safe,

The Team at Geographic Solutions

Governor Crist Launches Florida Gulf Recovery Jobs Web Site

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 12:29:00 GMT

Governor Charlie Crist today unveiled Florida Gulf Recovery Jobs, a Web site that allows job seekers to locate and apply for positions created in response to the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. Florida Gulf Recovery Jobs, found at www.floridagulfrecoveryjobs.com, is a dedicated portal through Florida's official online job bank, the Employ Florida Marketplace, currently listing more than 3,500 positions related to response and recovery efforts, with additional positions posted regularly.

"Immediate access to recovery-related job openings provides Floridians the opportunity to help our state while supporting their families and communities," said Governor Crist. "Our beautiful Sunshine State remains open for business, and Florida Gulf Recovery Jobs is the latest example of our coordinated efforts to ensure preparedness and strengthen our economy." Florida Gulf Recovery Jobs is a joint venture of the Agency for Workforce Innovation and Workforce Florida Inc., in partnership with the state's 24 Regional Workforce Boards. Designed as an online "one-stop shop" for job seekers and employers, the Web site allows job seekers to access available positions, which are verified by the local Regional Workforce Boards, as employers post them. Floridians can also call 1-877-362-5034 to learn more about available jobs related to response and recovery efforts.

"Under Governor Crist's leadership, we are pursuing all options for maximizing assistance to the people and businesses of Florida who have been affected by the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico," said Agency for Workforce Innovation Director Cynthia R. Lorenzo. “Florida Gulf Recovery Jobs is a great resource for employers and job seekers with the skills and desire to help minimize the spill's impact and ensure a complete recovery."

"Our top priority is getting Floridians back to work and ensuring Florida's business climate continues to flourish," said Chris Hart IV, president/CEO of Workforce Florida Inc. and interim director of the Governor's Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development. “Florida Gulf Recovery Jobs is a key component of the state's response to the oil spill, providing Florida's job seekers access to a wide array of employment opportunities and its businesses with a ready and willing talent pool."

Some response and recovery jobs will require special training, for which job seekers may receive a stipend. More than 2,400 workers have already been trained and are eligible to begin filling these positions, including 302 who are already participating in Florida's recovery efforts. Information about required training is also available at www.floridagulfrecoveryjobs.com. Additionally, job seekers are encouraged to visit one of the 93 local One-Stop Career Centers for information about these and other employment opportunities in their communities. Job seekers can locate their nearest One-Stop Center by visiting www.floridajobs.org/onestop/onestopdir/index.htm.

Launched in 2005, the Employ Florida Marketplace, www.employflorida.com, connects Florida businesses and job seekers, from entry-level to executive-level talent. More than four million jobs have been listed on www.employflorida.com since the website's inception, and more than 30,000 visitors use the site daily to search for jobs, screen applicant resumes and research the latest labor market statistics.