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.

Palm Beach County’s unemployment rate for April dropped to the lowest level in 29 years – 2.9 percent from 3.3 percent a year ago – and below 3.2 percent for March 2019.

With thousands of Palm Beach County college and high school seniors getting ready to complete their education at the end of the month, CareerSource Palm Beach County is ready to help you plan and begin your search for employment.

Carrie Pasquale has joined CareerSource Palm Beach County as Director of Strategic Initiatives and Educational Partnerships. CareerSource Palm Beach County is the nonprofit organization chartered by the state to lead workforce development in the county.