From The Capitolist HCA Healthcare’s foundation awarded a $200,000 grant to the Tallahassee Chamber Of Commerce, as first reported by the Tallahassee Democrat. The funding will be utilized to educate and develop a stream of healthcare workers in Florida’s capital, which like the rest of the state, is experiencing a severe shortage of healthcare professionals. The […]
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It’s part of HCA Healthcare Foundation’s Healthier Tomorrow Fund, an $80 million community impact fund announced in 2021 that is designed to support innovative initiatives focused on addressing high priority community needs and health equity. […]
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From WTXL TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — There are over 2,100 open healthcare positions in Leon County, 400 of which are open at HCA Capital Hospital. Thursday’s event announced $200,000 to help recruit and attract top talent. With the large amount of open healthcare positions needed, the organizations partnered to help fill that need. HCA’s CEO […]
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This national project is being championed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, with the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce adopting it in 2020 ″based on the needs of the community” during the pandemic. […]
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From the Tallahassee Democrat North American Aerospace Industries — specializing in aircraft teardown and recycling — is the mystery company behind Project Alpha. Tallahassee International Airport director David Pollard revealed the company’s name during Wednesday’s City Commission meeting, a day after the Tallahassee Democrat published an article about the project that could become the largest job creator in the capital […]
According to the Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce there are currently over 2,200 healthcare job vacancies in the Tallahassee region. […]
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With the help of volunteers over the course of the school year, 62.4% of seniors completed the FAFSA compared to just 18.3% last school year – a 44% improvement. […]
The problem, in many cases, is matching skilled job seekers with available employment vacancies. Trades, such as heating and air conditioning mechanics and installers, remain in high demand but employers are having trouble filling positions. […]
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From the Tallahassee Democrat Local retirees and property owners voiced their concerns about next year’s millage rate for the Children’s Services Council of Leon County. During public comment at a meeting Thursday, Leon County residents cited rising costs as the reason for the council to keep the same millage rate or reduce it. “You need to think […]
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From the Tallahassee Democrat A $28-million capital investment to Tallahassee’s airport is expected to unlock international access for travelers and economic development. In a few years, residents will be able to book non-stop flights overseas, including charter, business or general aviation flights. Some could include flights to the Caribbean, Central and South America and Canada. The International Processing Facility is arguably one […]
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