West Palm Beach, Fla. (March 23, 2018) – Palm Beach County’s unemployment rate for February dropped to 3.7 percent from 4.3 percent a year ago and below January’s 4.0 percent. The county’s rate was lower than the state’s 3.8 percent and the nation’s 4.4 percent rates (all numbers not seasonally adjusted), according to reports released today from CareerSource Palm Beach County and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. Palm Beach County’s unemployment rate has stayed below the state rate for the past 12 consecutive months and below the national rate for 13 consecutive months.
Author: Kristen Boyd
#THANKATEACHERPBC: GLADES CENTRAL HS TEACHER NAMED PBCSD’S TEACHER OF THE WEEK
Her husband stood outside the classroom door with a dozen roses, alongside the Glades Central Community High School administrative staff, waiting for just the right moment to walk in. And then, on cue, the door to Gwen Asia-Holley’s room was opened, and she was announced as this week’s #ThankATeacherPBC teacher of the week. She has been described as “dedicated to her career and treats her students as if they were one of her own.” This personal dedication is exactly why Mrs. Asia-Holley was nominated for the award by one of her students.
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FOUR TEAMS EARN $49,000 FROM TANK FOR THEIR PHILANTHROPIC PROJECTS
Four teams of high school students from across the School District entered a ‘Shark Tank’-style competition Sunday and emerged victorious, earning money from local investor/mentors for their community service projects.
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INTERESTING FUN FACTS IN THE GLADES REGION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY
The BDB continues to market the Glades Region of Palm Beach County as an ideal business location. Check out some interesting facts about the area.
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CABBAGE GROWN IN PALM BEACH COUNTY IS READY FOR ST. PATRICK’S DAY
St. Patrick’s Day is Saturday, and it’s the biggest holiday for the traditional corned beef and cabbage. Palm Beach County farmers play major role in cabbage production.
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AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE IN THE GLADES REGION
Check out an update on economic activity in the Glades Region.
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FLORIDA CRYSTALS’ FANJUL BROTHERS INDUCTED INTO AG HALL OF FAME
Florida sugar industry pioneers Alfonso “Alfy” Fanjul, 80, and J. Pepe Fanjul, 73, were inducted into the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame earlier this month in Tampa.
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FIVE ROSARIAN ACADEMY SCIENCE PROJECTS PLACE IN REGIONAL FAIR
Seven eighth-grade Rosarian Academy students received recognition for their science experiments at the Palm Beach Regional Science & Engineering Fair Awards Ceremony on January 18, 2018, at Santaluces Community High School.
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EDUCATIONLOCAL NEWS CHOICE AND CAREER ACADEMY STUDENTS NETWORK WITH EMPLOYERS
Soft skills like making eye contact, a strong handshake and remembering the interviewer’s name can sometimes determine whether a person is hired for a job.
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BDB AND SCHOOL DISTRICT HOST 3RD ANNUAL CAREER SHOWCASE FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
The BDB worked with the School District and CareerSource Palm Beach County to bring together high schools and local companies so that students could learn about career paths and the possibilities that are open to them as the county continues to attract more employers. Students enjoyed interaction with employers and workers in the growing sectors of Life Sciences, Aerospace/Aviation/Engineering, Business Financial Services, and Manufacturing. Other industries represented were Construction/Trades, Real Estate, Hospitality, Tourism, Public Safety, Healthcare, Entrepreneurship, Education, Government, and Exercise Science.
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