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UpSkill Orlando Report IV and Skills Explorer

New Report Provides Resources for Employers to Revamp Hiring Efforts

Employers who implement skills-based hiring practices saw an incremental improvement in candidate diversity, equity and inclusion.

Women’s Initiatives

AWEsome Women in Orlando Behind Full Sail University’s Studio V1: Virtual Production

Full Sail continues to lead in virtual production education in Orlando.

Orlando Tech Council

Orlando-Based Unicorn Falcon’s Beyond to Power Synapse Orlando

The global entertainment development company is the title sponsor for Synapse Orlando 2022, the Orlando region’s marquee innovation event.

Move Orange County Forward Campaign Kick Off

Move Orange County Forward Kicks Off to Rally Support for Transportation Funding

Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings, City of Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, and local business, elected, community and labor leaders announced the official start of the campaign during a press conference at Orlando International Airport’s Terminal C.

Women’s Initiatives

AWEsome Women in Orlando: Olive Gaye, GenCare Resources

Five minutes with Cherlette McCullough, owner and operator, Center Peach Couples and Family Therapy

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Osceola County Wins Generational Federal Investment in U.S. Semiconductor Manufacturing

Funding received from the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s Build Back Better Regional Challenge will have compounding ripple effects throughout the economy and positions the region to lead the nation in semiconductor reshoring.

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COVID-19

First Workforce Data Released for 2021

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity released January 2021 employment data as well as revised employment data for all of…

Federal Relief Arrives for the Holidays – What Small Businesses Need to Know

Federal relief for small businesses has been passed by Congress. Here’s what you need to know. On December, 28 President…

Q3 2020 Orlando Economic Update

This third quarter 2020 economic update explores the conflicting dynamic between the number of permanently unemployed individuals and business’ struggle to find skilled workers to fill open positions.

Indicators to Measure Orlando’s Economic Recovery: October 2 Update

A weekly update to high-frequency indicators through October 2 that will signal worsening or better economic recovery outcomes for the Orlando region.

Indicators to Measure Orlando’s Economic Recovery: September 24 Update

This week’s economic update analyzes leading indicators and key takeaways from COVID-19 impacts put into historical context over the last 20 years, with the August job report fueling much of this analysis.

Industries

Osceola County Wins Generational Federal Investment in U.S. Semiconductor Manufacturing

MetaCenter AR/VR/XR Companies Advance Technologies for Defense & Gaming in the Metaverse

Companies in Orlando region drawing from local talent pool to create new technological advancements with multiple applications.

Orlando Emerges as the Center of the Metaverse

The world’s leading location where tech companies & a deep talent pool intersect, turning dreams into reality for the metaverse & Web3 development

Our Community

Do You Need a Car to Succeed Economically?

Paul Skoutelas, president and CEO of American Public Transportation Association, believes regions like Orlando have an obligation to provide a standard and comprehensive set of mobility services to citizens

Transportation

Governor DeSantis Expands Electric Vehicle Charging on Florida Turnpike

The announcement is another advancement in the Orlando region’s development of next-generation transportation infrastructure.

Orlando Poised to Become Capital of Autonomous Vehicle Research

The region’s designation as a national AV proving ground, history in space exploration, cluster of defense and aerospace contractors, specialized university research and unified government buy-in make it a prime location for AV research.

Innovative Collaboration Drives Orlando Regional Transportation Priorities

With more people on the Orlando’s roadways, transportation leaders are shifting focus toward multimodal solutions fueled by public-private partnerships. Transportation…

Why Transportation is Key to Broad-Based Prosperity™

International Transit Consultant Jarrett Walker shares his recommendations for Orlando regional transit including calling on a coalition of community leaders…

Regional Initiatives

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Research

August 2021 Employment Data Signals Strong Economic Recovery

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity August 2021 employment data shows continued recovery for the Orlando region.

Research

April 2021 Employment Memo: Multiple Months of Job Gains

March 2021 employment highlights how Orlando’s Leisure and Hospitality industry continues to rebound. The following key takeaways from the monthly jobs report focus on the most recent data available for the Orlando region.

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Orlando Regional Workforce Data Analysis of 2020 Trends

This month we focus analysis on combining 2020 trends in the unemployment rate, industry employment, labor force size, and consumer spending to bring you insights into the emerging opportunities and challenges for the regional economy.

Why Orlando’s Growth Rate is The Second Fastest of The 30 Largest U.S. Cities

The Orlando region is welcoming more than 1,000 new residents a week, and in fact, it has been adding that…