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October 2024 Unemployment and Jobs Press Release
November 19, 2024
"This week marks the 10th anniversary of National Apprenticeship Week, and Governor Phil Scott has officially proclaimed November 17 - 23, 2024, as National Apprenticeship Week here in Vermont. Throughout the week, the Department of Labor will highlight participating employers and apprentices from across the State.

The “Earn While You Learn” apprenticeship model has been shown to benefit employees and employers. It is both a proven workforce development tool and an effective method for improving employee retention. The range of apprenticeship-able jobs has expanded and truly presents opportunities for everyone. Vermont currently has more than 125 individualized apprenticeship programs with 450 participating employers and more than 1,550 individuals enrolled as active apprentices. The marketable skills learned through these programs are a path toward success for both the apprentice and the employer. To learn more about the State’s Registered Apprenticeship Program, visit https://labor.vermont.gov/workforce-development."

Michael Harrington
Commissioner
 
 
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Schedule of Upcoming Unemployment and Jobs Press Releases through January 2025.
 
What's new?
  • Unemployment Weekly Report - December 5, 2024
    Find the latest information on claims, unemployment insurance statistics and unemployment rates for New England states and the U.S.  This and more UI reports are at Publications
    Dec-5-2024
  • Workplace Injuries and Illnesses - 2023
    Nationally, private industry employers reported 2.6 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2023, down 8.4 percent from 2022. In Vermont, 9,600 were reported in 2023. More information at Industries.
    Nov-12-2024
  • Gross Job Gains and Losses - March 2024
    Gross job gains of 18,497 exceeded job losses of 16,093 for a net increase of 2,404 in March 2024. (table, graph). See all of Vermont graphs and tables at Business Employment Dynamics. Also available, annual March to March gains and losses from 1994 to 2023.
    Oct-30-2024
  • Alternative Unemployment Rates:   4th Quarter 2023 - 3rd Quarter 2024 Averages
    Alternative measures of the unemployment rate that are more narrowly or broadly defined than the traditional estimate. Available at Unemployment.
    Oct-25-2024
  • Quarterly Workforce Indicators - 1st Quarter 2024
    QWI Explorer reports various economic / demographic measures for Age, Sex, Education, Race and Ethnicity groups. Produced by U.S. Census, Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics.
    Oct-22-2024
  • 2023 Per Capita Personal Income for VT & US, revised - 2019-2023 Current Dollars revised
    Updated Vermont Per Capita Personal Income was $66,932 (current dollars) in 2023, ranking the state at 22nd highest. Charts and data available at Wages & Income.
    Oct-7-2024
  • UI 20 Year Statistical Record 2004-2023
    A report on the Vermont Unemployment Insurance Program showing trust fund, benefit, wage information and more.  This and more UI reports are at Publications.
    Oct-1-2024
  • Wages, Benefits, Contributions and Employment by Industry - 2023
    Covered Employment and Wage information is combined with Unemployment Compensation Benefits in this UI report available at Publications.
    Jul-1-2024
  • Unemployment Compensation Statistical Tables - 2023
    Find tables on initial claims, weeks claimed, unemployment compensation payments and more, all based on the Vermont Unemployment Insurance Program.  This and more UI reports are at Publications.
    May-23-2024
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    Minimum Wage Increases to $14.01 for 2025.
    Beginning January 1, 2025, Vermont’s minimum wage will increase from $13.67 to $14.01 per hour - an increase of $0.34.
  • 2025 Minimum Wage Announcement
  • Oct-11-2024
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    Unemployment and Jobs Numbers - October 2024
      - Labor Force and Unemployment:  Data Tool / Report.
      - Nonfarm Employment:  Data Tool / Report.
    Nov-19-2024
    Total Covered Employment, preliminary, averaged 307,416 in the 2nd Quarter of 2024, a 0.4% increase from a year earlier. Also released, revised 2024 1st quarter.
      - Covered Employment and Wages Tool
      - Downloads from Year 2000
      - 2024 Size Class tables
            by Establishment
            by Firm
    Nov-12-2024
    An interactive tool comparing male/female employment and earnings ratios.
      - Earnings and Jobs by Industry and Sex
    Nov-12-2024
    Vermont 2022-2032 Long Term Occupational Projections publication and data table are now available. Find the top occupations in growth, openings and by required level of education.
      - Publication
      - Statewide Data Table HTM | XLSX
    Aug-26-2024
    Vermont 2022-2032 Long Term Industry Projections are now available. Find an industry's past and future rates of growth.
      - Vermont HTM | XLSX
    Aug-15-2024
    Our most popular publication of state and county economic data has been updated. Included are county commuting patterns along with other regional information on income, population, housing, and employment.
      - 2024 Economic & Demographic Profile Series
    Jul-16-2024
      Prevailing Wage rates required under the Capital Construction Act for state construction projects have been updated and are effective from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.
      Note: New Registered Apprentice Rates
    Jul-1-2024
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    Seasonally Adjusted
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    Vermont 2.3 2.2 2.3
    New England n/a 3.5 3.4
    United States 4.1 4.1 3.8
     
    Consumer Price Index
    United States
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    Index 315.664 315.301
    Annual % Chg 2.6 2.4
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