Florida Labor Market

TRENDS

Charlie Crist, GovernorCynthia R. Lorenzo, Director

Florida Labor Market Trends is a monthly publication of the Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation’s Labor Market Statistics Center. For additional labor market information, please visit our website at: www.fl oridajobs.org

F lorida Employment at a Glance

June 2010 (April 2010 Data Release)

Florida’s seasonally adjusted unem-ployment rate for April 2010 is 12.0 percent. This represents 1,113,000 jobless out of a labor force of 9,282,000.

The unemployment rate is down 0.3 percentage point from the March revised rate of 12.3 percent. This was the fi rst monthly decline in the state’s unemployment rate since February 2006.

Florida’s rate of job decline is steeper than the national rate of decline for April, which is -1.0 percent over the year. Florida’s annual rate of job loss has continued to moderate with the steepest rate of decline at -6.9 per-cent in March 2009 compared to the current -1.6 percent.

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The Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport welcomed its fi rst fl ight on Saturday, May 22, 2010,

after more than a decade of planning. The beautifully designed “green” airport facility is the fi rst international airport to be constructed in the United States since the tragic events of September 11, 2001. The Northwest Florida International Beaches Airport will be a model for future airport design with its Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED) certifi cation, while greatly expanding both the terminal capacity and runway length compared to

Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport Open for Business by Kelly Thumel Frohsin

the old Panama City Airport. The terminal is 105,000 square feet and the runway is 10,000 feet long.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Florida Department of Transporta-tion (FDOT) in conjunction with the Airport Authority began a feasibility study in 1999 to determine the ability to expand and relo-cate the Panama City airport facilities. Af-ter years of site approval and planning, the Airport Authority, the Bay County Commis-sion and the St. Joe Company developed a plan to establish the new airport site on

Pictured: President and CEO of The St. Joe Company, Britt Green; Vice President of the Panama City-Bay County International Airport Authority, Bill Cramer; Chairman of the Panama City-Bay County International Air-port Authority, Joe Tannehill; Senator Bill Nelson; Governor Charlie Crist; Congressman Allen Boyd; President and CEO of Walton Area Chamber of Commerce, Dawn Moliterno; County Appointee of the Panama City Bay County Airport Authority, Andy McKenzie

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75,000 acres in Northwest Bay County. Construction for the new Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport in West Bay be-gan in 2008 with a target opening date set for Memorial Day 2010. After two years of construction and numerous setbacks, the $318 million Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport opened a week ahead of schedule.

As construction of the airport was well under way in 2008, state and local leaders continued to emphasize the need for a low cost carrier option. Through the collaborative efforts of area Chambers of Commerce, business owners, and elected offi cials, a regional branding effort called “The Beach” was established to market the Florida Panhandle. In December 2009, Southwest Airlines an-nounced that it would establish service to “The Beach” via the new Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport. Praising the Southwest Airlines announcement, president and CEO of St. Joe Company, Britt Green, stated that “St. Joe intends to aggressively leverage Southwest’s service at the new international airport,” adding that “Southwest, with their renowned customer service, is a game changer for the entire region.”

After years of hard work, the Grand Opening celebration for the Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport was a momen-tous event for the Sunshine State. The Grand Opening Ceremony of the airport gave residents and leaders the opportunity to show their support for the tremendous project in the West Bay Corridor. A number of Florida’s key leaders were in attendance for the Grand Opening celebration. Speakers included Governor Charlie Crist; Senator Bill Nelson; Congressman Allen Boyd; Airport Authority Chairman Joe Tannehill; Bob Montgomery, Southwest Airlines Vice President; and Britt Green, Chief Executive Offi cer of The St. Joe Company. Governor Charlie Crist has shown continued support for the airport relocation efforts with a deep ap-

preciation of the economic impact that the airport brings for the entire state of Florida. Governor Crist stated “Florida is undoubtedly one of the world’s fa-vorite tourism spots, and our economy thrives on projects and initiatives that strengthen this vital industry.” Gover-nor Crist expressed his confi dence the airport will boost tourist access to the Panhandle while emphasizing the need for heightened outreach to potential visitors following the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. On May 25, 2010, Governor Crist announced Florida had received $25 million from BP for Visit Florida and local tourist development councils to air a tourism marketing campaign with ads refl ecting the accurate condition of Florida’s beaches. In addition, Governor Crist announced the fi nalization of a Memorandum of Understanding between the State of Florida and BP. Through a combination of live video camera feeds, social marketing, and television and online advertising, potential travelers will learn that Florida’s beaches and world- renowned fi shing grounds are open for business and free from any effects from the Deepwater Horizon incident in the Gulf of Mexico. The campaign will focus fi rst on the Panhandle region, and then on all coastal counties experiencing economic impact from the Deepwater Horizon event.

The airport not only creates new jobs for the Panhandle, but also increases travelers’ ability to access the Florida Panhandle which had previously been dominated by auto travel from southern states, including Alabama, Georgia and Texas. Florida welcomes over 85 million visitors every year and increased air service to Northwest Florida will help the area continue sustainable growth.

Agency for Workforce Innovation Director Cynthia R. Lorenzo is encouraging unemployed parents to apply for the thou-sands of jobs currently available through the Florida Back

to Work program. Funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and previously announced by Governor Charlie Crist, this program provides jobs for Floridians who meet low-income requirements and have a minor child at home.

Under the federal guidelines for the program, most parents receiv-ing unemployment compensation benefi ts would be eligible. As an example, a parent whose family income is $44,100 or less for a family of four would potentially qualify. Please visit www.fl orida-jobs.org and click on the Florida Back to Work icon, then click on “Am I Eligible?” for a list of frequently asked questions related to eligibility guidelines.

More than 9,000 job openings for the Florida Back to Work pro-gram are currently listed online on the Employ Florida Marketplace, www.employfl orida.com. These positions range from entry-level to high-skill at a wide range of employers throughout the state, in-cluding local government and non-profi t organizations, information

technology fi rms, restaurants, manufacturing companies and child care centers. The majority of jobs are in the $9 to $14 per-hour pay range. Job seekers can also call AWI at (866) 352-2345 or visit their local One-Stop Career Center for more information on jobs available through Florida Back to Work.

Although federal funding for Florida Back to Work currently ends on September 30, 2010, the majority of participating businesses plan to keep employees hired through the program. Additionally, Florida Back to Work is being monitored at the federal level and funding may be extended.

For job seekers who are not eligible for Florida Back to Work, the state workforce system offers a wide variety of job placement and job training programs and the Employ Florida Marketplace cur-rently lists more than 180,000 job openings.

Please visit your local One-Stop Career Center or www.fl oridajobs.org, or call AWI at (866) 352-2345 for

information on available job placement and job training programs in your area.

Unemployed Floridians Encouraged to Apply for Florida Back to Work Jobs

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Family Disaster Plan

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting a busy hurricane season this year. Hurricane season starts on June 1, and if the government's

forecast is right, it's going to be a brutal year. Their scientists are predicting 14 to 23 named storms, eight to 14 hurricanes with three to seven of those being severe. NOAA director, Jane Lub-chenco, cites the warmer water in the Atlantic as a key factor."Water temperatures in parts of the Atlantic are up to four degrees Fahrenheit warmer than average, and will likely remain warm this season," said Lubchenco. "Warmer water refl ects favorable wind patterns and also helps feed and energize storms." The U.S. Census Bureau produces timely local data that are criti-cal to emergency planning, preparedness and recovery efforts. The following facts highlight the number of people living in areas that could be most affected by these dramatic acts of nature.

In the Hurricane's Path

36.2 million . . .Estimated July 1, 2009, population most threat-ened by Atlantic hurricanes: the coastal portion of states stretching from North Carolina to Texas. Approximately 12 percent of the nation's population lived in these areas.

158% . . . Percentage growth of the coastal population of the states stretching from North Carolina to Texas between 1960 and 2009.

6 . . . Number of the 50 most populous metro areas in 2009 that were within Atlantic or Gulf coastal areas from North Carolina to Texas. These areas are Houston-Baytown-Sugar Land, Texas (6th); Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Miami Beach, Fla. (7th); Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, Fla. (19th); Orlando-Kissimmee, Fla. (27th); Jacksonville, Fla. (40th); and New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner, La. (46th).

3 . . .The number of hurricanes during the 2009 Atlantic hur-ricane season, two of which were major hurricanes at Category 3-strength or higher.

1950 . . . The year the Weather Bureau offi cially began naming hurricanes.

Alex . . . The name of the fi rst Atlantic Basin storm of 2010. Hurricane names rotate in a six-year cycle with the 2010 list being a repeat of the 2004 names.

2005 . . . In one of the busiest Atlantic hurricane seasons on record, 28 named storms formed, forcing use of the alternate Greek alpha-bet scheme for the fi rst time.

Number of Hurricanes Making Landfall on U.S. Mainland1851 - 2009

AREA HURRICANES MAJORTexas 63 19

Louisiana 55 20 Mississippi 16 9 Alabama 26 6 Georgia 23 3 Florida 113 37 South Carolina 30 6 North Carolina 50 12 Virginia 10 1 Maryland 2 0 Delaware 2 0 New Jersey 2 0 Pennsylvania 1 0

New York 12 5 Connecticut 11 3 Rhode Island 9 4 Massachusetts 11 3 New Hampshire 2 0 Maine 6 0

2010 Hurricane Season Begins: Are you Prepared?

Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Hurricane Center (NHC), http://www.noaa.gov

Post emergency telephone numbers by your phones and make sure your children know how and when to call 911. Check your insurance coverage - fl ood damage is not usually covered by homeowners insurance.Stock non-perishable emergency supplies and a Disaster Supply Kit. Use a NOAA weather radio. Remember to replace its battery every 6 months, as you do with your smoke detectors.

Discuss the type of hazards that could affect your family. Know your home's vulnerability to storm surge, fl ooding and wind. Locate a safe room or the safest areas in your home for each hurricane hazard. In certain circumstances, the safest areas may not be your home but within your community. Determine escape routes from your home and places to meet. Have an out-of-state friend as a family contact, so all your family members have a single point of contact. Make a plan now for what to do with your pets if you need to evacuate.

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Source: Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation, Labor Market Statistics Center, Current Employment Statistics Program, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, released 5/7/10(U.S.) and 5/21/10(Florida).

Source: Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation, Labor Market Statistics Center, Current Employment Statistics Program, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, released 5/7/10(U.S.) and 5/21/10(Florida).

Florida and U.S. Employment by IndustryNot Seasonally Adjusted

Over-the-Year Percent Change, April 2010

Over-the-Year ChangePercentLevel

Florida 7,240,600 7,228,100 7,352,400 -111,800 -1.5 Mining & Logging 5,800 5,500 5,500 300 5.5 Mining Except Oil & Gas-------------------------------- 3,200 3,200 3,300 -100 -3.0 Construction 358,800 355,800 403,300 -44,500 -11.0Manufacturing 310,700 309,300 328,600 -17,900 -5.5Trade, Transportation, Utilities 1,463,900 1,468,900 1,474,300 -10,400 -0.7 Wholesale Trade---------------------------------------- 313,400 314,200 321,500 -8,100 -2.5 Retail Trade---------------------------------------------- 922,800 926,600 921,300 1,500 0.2 Utilities---------------------------------------------------- 23,600 23,600 23,800 -200 -0.8 Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities------------------ 227,700 228,100 231,500 -3,800 -1.6Information 133,800 134,600 145,100 -11,300 -7.8Financial Activities 465,300 466,100 487,900 -22,600 -4.6 Finance & Insurance------------------------------------ 314,900 315,200 331,600 -16,700 -5.0 Real Estate, Rental, & Leasing------------------------- 150,400 150,900 156,300 -5,900 -3.8Professional & Business Services 1,039,000 1,041,300 1,049,400 -10,400 -1.0 Professional & Technical Services------------------- 438,800 438,900 436,700 2,100 0.5 Management of Companies & Enterprises----------- 79,300 79,900 80,600 -1,300 -1.6 Administrative & Waste Services--------------------- 520,900 522,500 532,100 -11,200 -2.1Education & Health Services 1,091,300 1,089,200 1,054,900 36,400 3.5 Educational Services----------------------------------- 150,000 149,900 143,600 6,400 4.5 Health Care & Social Assistance------------------------ 941,300 939,300 911,300 30,000 3.3Leisure & Hospitality 917,000 909,600 943,900 -26,900 -2.9 Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation-------------------- 185,700 183,600 191,700 -6,000 -3.1 Accommodation & Food Services-------------------- 731,300 726,000 752,200 -20,900 -2.8Other Services 310,300 311,000 316,900 -6,600 -2.1Government 1,144,700 1,136,800 1,142,600 2,100 0.2

Florida Nonagricultural Employment Not Seasonally Adjusted

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Florida 11.2 12.0 9.4United States 9.5 10.2 8.6

Cape Coral-Ft. Myers 12.7 13.5 11.1 Alachua 7.4 8.3 5.7 Lake 11.9 12.8 9.9Crestview-Ft. Walton Beach- Baker 11.0 11.4 9.4 Lee 12.7 13.5 11.1 Destin 7.6 8.5 6.3 Bay 9.4 10.4 8.1 Leon 7.5 8.2 5.8Deltona-Daytona Beach- Bradford 9.4 9.9 7.3 Levy 12.6 13.5 10.3 Ormond Beach 11.9 12.7 9.9 Brevard 11.4 12.3 9.4 Liberty 6.7 7.3 4.9Gainesville 7.5 8.5 5.8 Broward 9.9 10.6 8.2 Madison 11.8 12.6 9.6Jacksonville 11.0 11.9 9.0 Calhoun 8.9 9.7 7.7 Manatee 11.8 12.9 10.2Lakeland-Winter-Haven 12.1 13.0 9.7 Charlotte 12.5 13.3 10.5 Marion 13.9 15.0 11.6Miami-Ft. Lauderdale- Citrus 12.9 13.9 10.9 Martin 11.8 12.7 9.5 Pompano Beach 10.9 11.6 9.3 Clay 10.1 11.0 8.4 Miami-Dade 11.3 12.0 10.1 Ft. Lauderdale-Pompano Beach- Collier 11.4 12.3 9.1 Monroe 7.2 7.8 6.1 Deerfield Beach MD 9.9 10.6 8.2 Columbia 10.4 11.3 8.3 Nassau 10.6 11.6 8.3 Miami-Miami Beach- DeSoto 9.7 10.9 7.9 Okaloosa 7.6 8.5 6.3 Kendall MD 11.3 12.0 10.1 Dixie 12.3 13.2 10.0 Okeechobee 12.1 13.2 10.2 West Palm Beach-Boca Duval 11.6 12.5 9.4 Orange 11.2 12.0 9.4 Raton-Boynton Beach MD 11.4 12.2 9.5 Escambia 10.6 11.5 8.8 Osceola 12.3 13.2 9.9Naples-Marco Island 11.4 12.3 9.1 Flagler 15.4 16.6 13.7 Palm Beach 11.4 12.2 9.5North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota 11.8 12.7 10.0 Franklin 8.4 10.0 6.2 Pasco 13.0 14.0 10.8Ocala 13.9 15.0 11.6 Gadsden 10.4 11.3 9.5 Pinellas 11.5 12.4 9.8Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford 11.4 12.1 9.4 Gilchrist 8.9 10.4 7.5 Polk 12.1 13.0 9.7Palm Bay-Melbourne- Glades 10.8 11.5 9.1 Putnam 12.8 13.7 10.6 Titusville 11.4 12.3 9.4 Gulf 10.3 11.7 8.0 St. Johns 9.4 10.3 7.6Palm Coast (Flagler) 15.4 16.6 13.7 Hamilton 11.5 12.4 10.1 St. Lucie 13.7 14.7 12.1Panama City-Lynn Haven- Hardee 10.8 12.0 8.6 Santa Rosa 9.4 10.3 7.9 Panama City Beach 9.4 10.4 8.1 Hendry 13.3 14.1 11.3 Sarasota 11.9 12.6 9.9Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent 10.2 11.1 8.5 Hernando 14.3 15.1 11.8 Seminole 10.8 11.4 8.8Port St. Lucie (St. Lucie) 13.1 14.0 11.2 Highlands 11.1 11.9 9.5 Sumter 9.4 10.3 8.0Punta Gorda (Charlotte) 12.5 13.3 10.5 Hillsborough 11.6 12.4 9.3 Suwannee 10.7 11.6 8.9Sebastian-Vero Beach Holmes 8.4 9.3 7.4 Taylor 11.3 12.0 9.5 (Indian River) 13.1 13.9 11.1 Indian River 13.1 13.9 11.1 Union 8.9 9.7 6.6Tallahassee 7.9 8.7 6.3 Jackson 8.0 8.7 6.4 Volusia 11.9 12.7 9.9Tampa-St. Petersburg- Jefferson 8.3 8.7 7.1 Wakulla 8.4 9.1 6.2

Clearwater 11.9 12.8 9.8 Lafayette 8.1 8.8 6.3 Walton 7.8 8.9 6.5Washington 10.7 11.7 9.0Note: MD=Metropolitan Division

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Florida Unemployment Rates by Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) and Counties Not Seasonally Adjusted

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Local Area Unemployment Statistics (Not Seasonally Adjusted)

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fl oridajobs.org

Material in this report is in the public domain and may, with appropriate credit, be reproduced without permission. More detailed statistics are available from the Labor Market Statistics Center. Printed copies of data are provided upon request. If you require additional information, you may call: 866-537-3615 toll free or 850-245-7205 TTY/TDD.An equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. employfl orida.com

In April 2010, Liberty County has the state’s lowest unemployment rate (6.7 percent), followed by Monroe County (7.2 percent), Alachua County (7.4 percent), Leon County (7.5 percent), and Okaloosa County (7.6 percent). Many of the counties with the lowest unemploy-ment rates are those with relatively high proportions of government employment.Flagler County (15.4 percent) has the highest unemployment rate in Florida in April 2010, followed by Hernando County (14.3 percent), Marion County (13.9 percent), St. Lucie County (13.7 percent), and Hendry County (13.3 percent). The counties with the highest unemployment rates in the state experienced continued weakness in construction, manufacturing, and fi nancial activities. There are 45 Florida counties with double-digit unemployment rates in April, down from 53 the previous month.

Source: Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation, Labor Market Statistics Center, Local Area Unemployment Statistics Program, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, released 5/7/10(U.S.) and 5/21/10(Florida).

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8.2% - 9.9%

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Florida Unemployment Rates by County (Not Seasonally Adjusted)

Unemployment RatesApril 2010

Florida Mass Layoff Statisticsby Claimant Characteristics

In the fi rst quarter of 2010, there were 6,421 initial claims associated with mass layoff events. Of the total claimants, 48.5 percent were white,

28.3 percent were Hispanic, and 16.0 percent were black.

Of the claimants, 60.7 percent were male, while 38.7 percent were female.

The prime working age group (those aged 30 through 44) accounted for the most

claimants — 32.7 percent. Mass Layoff Statistics Program Defi nitions Mass Layoff Events - These are layoffs where

at least 50 workers are separated from their jobs for longer than 30 days, as identifi ed through claims for unemployment insurance. Claimant - This is a person who fi les any notice of unemployment to initiate a request either for a determination of entitlement to and eligibility for compensation, or for a subse- quent period of unemployment within a benefi t year or period of eligibility.

Note: Percentages may not add to 100 because some characteristics were not available for all claimants.

Source: Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation, Labor Market Statistics Center, Mass Layoff Statistics Program, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, releasedMay 2010.

Initial PercentClaims of Total Characteristics of Claimant

Mass Layoff Statistics

Source: Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation, Labor Market Statistics Center, Local Area Unemployment Statistics Program, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, released 5/21/10.

6.7% - 8.1%

8.2% - 9.9%

10.0% - 11.6%

11.7% - 13.3%

13.4% - 15.4%

Total, all claimants 6,421 100.0White, not Hispanic 3,115 48.5Black, not Hispanic 1,028 16.0Hispanic 1,818 28.3Other races 98 1.5 Male 3,896 60.7Female 2,486 38.7Under 30 years 1,480 21.330-44 years 2,098 32.745-54 Years 1,546 24.155 years and over 1,253 19.5

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If you’re a teenager looking for a part-timeor summer job, there’s some good news and some bad news. First, the bad news—Florida

and the rest of the nation are just starting to dig their way out of a long and deep recession andjobs have been scarce.

Now, the good news—many of the industries that usually hire teenagers are starting to recover. In other words, fi nding a summer job this year should be easier than it was last year. Plus, there’s a lot of turnover in the types of jobs that hire teens, so the odds of fi nding work are better than you might think.

Now, I don’t have much space in this article. So what’s the most important advice I can give you for your job search?

• Start looking for a job NOW. Many employers have already started to look for summer hires.

• Tell everyone you know (friends, parents, aunts, uncles, teachers, church leaders,

neighbors, etc.) that you are looking for work. This is the best way to fi nd a job.

• Go to the following web site for tips on how to dress, interview, prepare

a resume, and look for work: https://www.employfl orida.com/youth.asp

• Look for work online: www.employfl orida.comwww.careerbuilder.com

www.monster.comwww.govtjobs.com

• Hit the streets. Apply for employment at places that typically hire people under 20—fast food restaurants, stores, landscaping businesses, motels/hotels.

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Finally, I thought I’d share with you some advice from a person who actually hires teens for summer jobs. My daughter has a summer job as an assistant manager at the local swimming pool and has helped hire numerous lifeguards and other pool staff. Here are some of her interview “do’s and don’ts.”

DON’T dress in a sloppy manner. Don’t show too much skin and do sit modestly. DOcomb your hair, brush your teeth, and dress a step higher than the standards for the job. This isn’t a fashion show, it’s a job interview. Dressing appropriately shows the employer you know how to behave appropriately on the job. If you’re not sure what to wear, ask a working adult or even the person who calls to set up the interview.

DON’T give one-word answers. DO take the time to explain why you would be a good employee. An employer doesn’t know about you unless you tell them.

DON’T be late. Showing up late to the interview is a pretty good indication that you’re not responsible to show up to work on time.

DON’T show up on the wrong day. Okay, you guys all have cell phones and know how to work them. Make sure you accurately record the interview time and date. If you do forget, call and check.

DON’T ask for half the summer off. An employer is hiring you to work. If vacations, sports, or other activities will require a signifi cant time away from the job, you probably won’t be hired.

DON’T expect to be rehired if you were a poor employee last year. Once you have a job, work hard, show up on time, work your shift, and don’t cause trouble. If you act responsibly, employers will want to hire you again next year.

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SOURCE: Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation, Labor Market Statistics Center, Occupational Employment and Wages, 2010 Estimates.

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