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North Central Florida Job Market Update | February 2024

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) press release, the national unemployment rate was 3.9% in February 2024, up 0.2% from January 2024, and up 0.3% from a year ago. Total nonagricultural employment was 157,808,000 in February 2024, an increase of 108,000 jobs (0.07%) over the month and an

North Central Florida Job Market Update | January 2024

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) press release, the national unemployment rate was 3.7% in January 2024, unchanged from the December 2023 rate but up 0.3% from a year ago. Total nonagricultural employment was 157,700,000 in January 2024, an increase of 353,000 jobs (0.2%) over the month and

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Consolidation of Alachua and Bradford Counties and Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist and Union Counties  

BioFlorida Celebration of Biotechnology Event

When: Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 9:30 AM Where: Momentum Labs | 12742 North West 133rd Terrace | Alachua, FL 32615 What: Now in its 19th year, this outdoor event attracts more than 500 industry, life science, and community professionals to Alachua, FL – a hub for innovation in biotechnology and life sciences. Guided Bus

UF Small Business Opportunity Fair

LOCATION: University of Florida J. Wayne Reitz Union Grand Ballroom, 655 Reitz Union Drive, Gainesville, FL 32611 Schedule: 8:00A – 10:00A (GRAND BALLROOM) | EXHIBITORS SET UP 9:00A –  10:55A (Reitz Union Meeting Rooms: TBD) |  NEW UF EMPLOYEES ONLY: Learn vital information about working with suppliers. 10:00A – 10:45A (GRAND BALLROOM) | RECOGNIZE SPONSORS

Alachua County Library Re-Entry Partnership Conference

A two-day conference to help community members facing obstacles to employment gain the skills and resources needed to obtain and maintain employment. Day 2 Details Date: Tuesday, April 23rd Time: 10 AM – 1 PM Location: Library Partnership Branch | 912 NE 16th Ave | Gainesville, FL 32601 Description: Acquire workforce re-entry materials such as transportation resources, interview clothing,

Alachua County Library Re-Entry Partnership Conference

A two-day conference to help community members facing obstacles to employment gain the skills and resources needed to obtain and maintain employment. Day 1 Details Date: Monday, April 22nd Time: 10 AM – 1 PM Location: Library Partnership Branch | 912 NE 16th Ave | Gainesville, FL 32601 Description: Participate in breakout sessions covering housing,