Workforce Central Florida Pulls Its Controversial Cape Campaign

Workforce Central Florida shut down a controversial marketing program Wednesday, ending a campaign to distribute 6,000 red capes to job seekers.

The agency said its "out-of-the-box" initiative was designed to "introduce our programs and services to job seekers and employers who need them."

But amid a hail of public condemnation and mockery, the agency cut short its $14,000 campaign, which an agency news release admitted "seemed to offend some."

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