Palm Beach County job seekers have much to be thankful for this holiday season, according to the latest monthly reports released today by CareerSource Palm Beach County and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (all numbers not seasonally adjusted)

(Nov. 8, 2019) – More than 25 local and national employers are expected to participate in Paychecks for Patriots, a special hiring event for local veterans and spouses hosted by CareerSource Palm Beach County on Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Holiday Inn Palm Beach Airport, 1301 Belvedere Road, in West Palm Beach.

West Palm Beach, Fla. (Oct. 18, 2019) – Palm Beach County’s unemployment rate for September dropped to 3.2 percent from 3.4 percent a year ago, and below August’s 3.8 percent rate. In addition, for 11 consecutive months, there are more job openings in Palm Beach County than unemployed people – 28,608 job openings in the county in September vs. 23,726 unemployed people, according to the latest monthly reports released today by CareerSource Palm Beach County and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (all numbers not seasonally adjusted).

West Palm Beach, Fla. (Sept. 20, 2019) – Palm Beach County’s unemployment rate for August dropped slightly to 3.7 percent from 3.8 percent a year ago, but up from July’s 3.6 percent. In addition, for 10 consecutive months, there are more job openings in Palm Beach County than unemployed people – 29,831 job openings in the county in August vs. 27,700 unemployed people, according to the latest monthly reports released today by CareerSource Palm Beach County and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (all numbers not seasonally adjusted).

Governor Ron DeSantis, the Florida Department of Education (DOE), the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), CareerSource Florida and CareerSource Palm Beach County are celebrating Workforce Development Month in Florida. Workforce Development Month recognizes all workforce professionals, agencies and organizations who have helped thousands of Floridians find gainful employment and are contributing to Florida’s economic success.

Palm Beach County residents can meet with area employers with immediate job openings to fill. Participants can also find out how to qualify for training scholarships to learn or upgrade job skills. The event is jointly hosted by CareerSource Palm Beach County and Palm Beach State College.

Palm Beach County’s unemployment rate for July dropped to 3.6 percent from 3.9 percent a year ago, with both rates unchanged from June. In addition, for nine consecutive months, there are more job openings in Palm Beach County than unemployed people – 29,650 job openings in the county in July vs. 26,706 unemployed people, according to the latest monthly reports released today by CareerSource Palm Beach County and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (all numbers not seasonally adjusted).

Palm Beach County’s unemployment rate for June dropped to 3.6 percent from 3.9 percent a year ago. In addition, for eight consecutive months, there are more job openings in Palm Beach County than unemployed people – 29,866 job openings in the county in June vs. 26,329 unemployed people, according to the latest monthly reports released today by CareerSource Palm Beach County and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (all numbers not seasonally adjusted).

West Palm Beach, Fla. (June 21, 2019) – Palm Beach County’s unemployment rate for May dropped to 3.1 percent from 3.3 percent a year ago. In addition, for seven consecutive months, there are more job openings in Palm Beach County than unemployed people – 30,559 job openings in the county in May vs. 22,591 unemployed people, according to the latest monthly reports released today by CareerSource Palm Beach County and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (all numbers not seasonally adjusted).

In observing Memorial Day, CareerSource Palm Beach County is hosting a special hiring event to recognize veterans for their service as well as for their unique skills and qualifications.