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Florida Manufacturing Jobs LostApril 21st, 2009A large number of Florida manufacturing jobs have been lost during the past year. According to the 2009 Florida Manufacturers Register, industrial employment in Florida has decreased by 5.3 percent during the past year. The report, published yearly by Manufacturers’ News, Inc., found that Florida lost 30,340 industrial jobs and 665 manufacturers between February 2008 and February 2009. Florida is currently home to 15,860 manufacturers that employ 543,283 workers. Florida Jobs Cut at DisneyApril 14th, 2009One of the world’s most notable companies is cutting jobs in Florida. Click here to find job resources. Disney recently announced its plans to cut an additional 1,900 Florida jobs. The company’s Central Florida location will cut 1,400 jobs, with 500 coming from the elimination of vacant positions. Disney employs 62,000 workers and the job cuts so far total about 2 percent of the company’s workforce. According to an article by Citrus Daily, no jobs were deemed safe within the company, which said everything from backstage jobs to unneeded management positions could be lost. However, the company said guests of Walt Disney World shouldn’t be effected by the layoffs. Florida Green Jobs Created by Stimulus FundsApril 7th, 2009Hundreds of millions of dollars in federal stimulus money will help lead to the creation of more Florida green jobs. Gov. Charlie Crist recently announced that more than $168 million in federal economic stimulus funds will be awarded to state and local governments through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program. The program allows the federal government to provide grants to local governments, states, territories and Indian tribes to fund projects that reduce energy use, greenhouse gas emissions and improve energy efficiency. Florida Technology Jobs MaintainingMarch 31st, 2009Among declines in most other industries, Florida technology jobs are holding their own. TechAmerica recently ranked Florida as the fourth-largest state for technology employment. Although the technology industry lost 38,000 jobs, or decreased by .6 percent, during 2008, it stayed ahead of other industries. The high-tech industry has added 383,000 jobs during the last four years, as well as an additional 77,000 net jobs during 2008. In 2007, Florida employed 280,300 workers in the tech industry and paid out $19 billion in payroll. The state’s computer systems design and related services sector added 4,100 net jobs the same year, according to an article by the South Florida Business Journal. Florida Entertainment Jobs Strengthen EconomyMarch 24th, 2009Florida entertainment jobs are a big help to the state’s economy. A recent press release from the State of Florida reported that the state’s film and entertainment industry create 207,000 industry and related jobs and bring in $17.9 billion each year. Gov. Charlie Crist recently met with Florida Film Commissioner Lucia Fishburne and other industry leaders to discuss the importance of the entertainment industry. The entertainment industry is projected to add jobs faster than any other industry in Florida. Florida Retail Jobs Backed by Local GroupMarch 18th, 2009One group is doing its part to help support Florida retail jobs. The new “Backyard Economics” program encourages Florida citizens to shop close to home. The group is a partnership among the Florida Retail Federation, Florida Chamber of Commerce, Florida League of Mayors, Florida Press Association, Florida Outdoor Advertising Association, National Federation of Independent Business and Florida TaxWatch. “Our entire economy rides on how much Florida consumers consume and more importantly where they consume it,” Rick McAllister, president and CEO of the Florida Retail Federation, said in an article by the Jacksonville Business Journal. “We can recover faster than expected if we convince Floridians to do their spending close to home and support the businesses that are invested in their communities and their state.” Florida Media Jobs Cut by McClatchy Co.March 11th, 2009One large company is planning to cut Florida media jobs. McClatchy Co., which owns The Miami Herald, has announced its plan to cut 1,600 jobs, or about 15 percent of its workforce, and lower salaries throughout the company. Job reductions will come from layoffs, attrition and outsourcing. According to an article by the South Florida Business Journal, it is unknown how many jobs will be cut at each individual paper, including The Miami Herald. However, that paper currently employs 1,050 workers, about 800 less than three years ago. Florida Research Jobs Created by ScrippsMarch 4th, 2009The opening of a new biomedical research facility will help create thousands of Florida research jobs. Scripps Florida recently opened a new biomedical research facility, which state leaders hope will help the state become a leader in biotechnology and research. About 300 faculty members, scientific, technical and administrative staff work at the facility. The company plans to create 6,500 new jobs during the next 15 years. An analysis conducted by two of Florida’s top economists predicts the Scripps facility will generate about $1.6 billion in additional income to Floridians and boost the state’s gross domestic product by $3.2 billion during the next 15 years. Florida Aviation Jobs with Embraer Could be CutFebruary 25th, 2009Some Florida aviation jobs may soon be lost. Embraer, a jetmaker based in Brazil, has announced it plans to lay off 20 percent of its global workforce. While some of those job cuts will effect workers in South Florida, the exact number of cuts expected there has not yet been revealed, according to an article by the SunSentinel. The company employs more than 250 workers in South Florida, about 600 workers in the United States and about 21,362 workers worldwide. Of the 4,000 or more jobs to be cut, most will be administrative and management positions. Florida Teaching Jobs in JeopardyFebruary 18th, 2009Budget problems in one school district could result in the loss of several Florida teaching jobs. Lake County School District is facing a $30 million cut for the 2009-2010 budget, which begins July 1. The cut would put more than 110 school employees at risk for job loss, including 62 teachers. In addition, 55 administrative and support staff positions could be eliminated, including assistant principals, teacher assistants, guidance counselors and food service workers. According to an article by Employment Spectator, the budget cuts will come from state cuts, a decline in property tax collections and increasing utility costs. |
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