Florida Leads the Country in attracting Skilled Workers

Florida ranks top in the nation for attracting workforce talent

7 Florida cities were among the top 10 in the U.S. for bringing in skilled employees.

Florida ranks as the top state in the nation for attracting and developing skilled workers, marking the third year in a row the Sunshine State has been atop the rankings.

Lightcast, a labor market data agency, issued its Talent Attraction Scorecard for 2025 and put Florida in first. The rankings have been published for 10 years, and Florida has claimed the top slot every year since 2023.

FloridaCommerce Secretary J. Alex Kelly said Florida has gone out of its way to develop and expand its workforce with qualified talent.

“Under Gov. DeSantis’ leadership, we’re creating opportunities for both job seekers and job creators through a strong focus on education and workforce training,” Kelly said.

“Florida continues to lead the nation with an economy where workforce and talent development are a priority to our success as we continue to build a future full of opportunity for anyone ready to grow and succeed here in the Free State of Florida.”

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