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Florida job demand highest in 10 years

By CNW Reporter··1 min read
Florida job demand highest in 10 years
Key Points(4)
  • <span style="font-weight: 400;">Florida’s job openings in November reached the highest level in ten years, according to Governor Rick Scott.
  • Job openings in the state increased by 19,272 openings last month to 299,530, according to Help Wanted OnLine,<strong> </strong>an increase of 6.9 percent, compared to the national growth rate of 4.3 percent.
  • </span> Scott also announced on Thursday that Florida is leading all states in job growth, with the top occupation in demand being registered nurses.
  • Job demand was highest in the large metro cities, including Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, and Fort Lauderdale.

Florida’s job openings in November reached the highest level in ten years, according to Governor Rick Scott. Job openings in the state increased by 19,272 openings last month to 299,530, according to Help Wanted OnLine, an increase of 6.9 percent, compared to the national growth rate of 4.3 percent.

Scott also announced on Thursday that Florida is leading all  states in job growth, with the top occupation in demand being registered nurses.

Job demand was highest in the large metro cities, including Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, and Fort Lauderdale.

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