The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity today announced Florida businesses gained 36,100 private sector jobs over the month and Florida’s unemployment rate for September 2020 is at 7.6 percent. [Read more…] about The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Florida Businesses Gained 36,100 Private Sector Jobs Over the Month
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Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Provides Reemployment Assistance Update – October 15
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today issued reemployment assistance updates on the Reemployment Assistance (RA) Claims Dashboard. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Provides Reemployment Assistance Update – October 15
First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces $5.2 Million Grant to Rebuild Pre-School Facilities, Expand Mental Health Services in Hurricane Michael Impacted Counties
First Lady Casey DeSantis today announced that counties in Northwest Florida still rebuilding from Hurricane Michael will be receiving an additional $5.2 million to support continuing efforts to expand telemental health services, rebuild early education facilities, and ensure Florida’s youngest learners and their families are ready and able to return to school and work. [Read more…] about First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces $5.2 Million Grant to Rebuild Pre-School Facilities, Expand Mental Health Services in Hurricane Michael Impacted Counties
Two years after Hurricane Michael, signs of recovery in Florida panhandle but much more work to do
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Rebuild 850 calls for continued investment in region struck by one of the
biggest and most devastating storms ever to make landfall in North America
Even as Hurricane Delta bears down on the Gulf region two years after Hurricane Michael made landfall as one of the most powerful and devastating storms to ever hit the continental U.S., advocates for the Florida Panhandle say the region’s recovery is far from over – and continued attention and investment are sorely needed. [Read more…] about Two years after Hurricane Michael, signs of recovery in Florida panhandle but much more work to do
Governor DeSantis, Department of Economic Opportunity Announce More Than $2 Million in Funding to Communities for Military-Related Programs
Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity today announced that the Department of Economic Opportunity has awarded more than $2 million in funding for military-related programs through the Defense Reinvestment Grant Program and the Defense Infrastructure Grant Program. [Read more…] about Governor DeSantis, Department of Economic Opportunity Announce More Than $2 Million in Funding to Communities for Military-Related Programs
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Federal Reemployment Assistance for Individuals Impacted by Hurricane Sally
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available to Florida businesses and residents whose employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted as a direct result of Hurricane Sally. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Federal Reemployment Assistance for Individuals Impacted by Hurricane Sally
Survey: Hispanic and Black Floridians Most Likely to See a Bachelor’s Degree as Necessary for Future Workforce Success
But Many Challenges Deter Educational Attainment for Minorities
A new survey conducted on behalf of Helios Education Foundation and the Florida College Access Network found that most Floridians believe a Bachelor’s degree or higher is necessary for economic and workforce success — a view most strongly held by Hispanics and Blacks, who trail white Floridians by double digits in degree attainment. [Read more…] about Survey: Hispanic and Black Floridians Most Likely to See a Bachelor’s Degree as Necessary for Future Workforce Success
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces $8.6 Million in Funding Available to Rural Communities Throughout Florida
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced $8.6 million in funding is available to rural communities in Florida through the Rural Infrastructure Fund (RIF) grant program. [Read more…] about The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces $8.6 Million in Funding Available to Rural Communities Throughout Florida
Federal and Local Law Enforcement Officials Recovered From COVID-19 Donate Convalescent Plasma and Raise Awareness About Blood and Convalescent Plasma Donations
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Federal and local law enforcement officials from Florida who have recovered from COVID-19, have individually partnered with OneBlood, the not-for-profit blood center serving Florida and much of the Southeastern United States, to donate convalescent plasma and share their personal experiences about blood and plasma donations, learning along the way the continued need for blood donations. [Read more…] about Federal and Local Law Enforcement Officials Recovered From COVID-19 Donate Convalescent Plasma and Raise Awareness About Blood and Convalescent Plasma Donations
Governor Ron DeSantis, Department of Economic Opportunity Recognizes Three Local Workforce Development Boards for Exceptional Service to Veteran Job Seekers
Governor Ron DeSantis announced three local workforce development boards are being recognized with Veterans’ Performance Incentive Awards for their diligent work providing employment and training opportunities to thousands of veterans throughout Florida. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis, Department of Economic Opportunity Recognizes Three Local Workforce Development Boards for Exceptional Service to Veteran Job Seekers
