"Even with this month's small rise in the rate, the statewide unemployment rate is still low compared to historical averages. We would have to go back to 2001 to find UI rates as low as the current level, and the tight labor market conditions appear to be creating upward, positive pressure on wages, as evidenced by recently released data. In 2015, the United States posted the largest increase in median household income since record keeping began in 1967, jumping 5.2% from the prior year. Preliminary wage data in Vermont is showing a similar positive trend.
There are many jobs available here in Vermont at all skill levels. The Vermont Department of Labor has expert staff and many resources to help connect job seekers and employers. The services are available at no cost, and offered through our 12 Career Centers. We can help with skill assessment, resume writing, interview skills, labor market information, career counseling, and job placement. For businesses, we offer a wide array of services, including, but not limited to, job posting, hiring events, resume screening, training funds, sponsored On-the-Job Training (OJT) with wage subsidies, and Apprenticeship programming. Contact your local Vermont Department of Labor Career Resource Office, or the VDOL Workforce Development Director's Office in Montpelier, to learn about how we can help job seekers and businesses."
Annie M. Noonan Commissioner of the Vermont Department of Labor
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Sep-28-2016
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Seasonally adjusted job gains exceeded losses in Decemeber 2015, resulting in positive growth for net jobs.
(table, graph).
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at Business Employment Dynamics.
Also available is annual March to March gains and losses for 2015.
Jul-27-2016
Vermont Prevailing Wage Rates for projects authorized or funded, in whole or part, by the Capital Construction Act and costing more than $100,000 have been updated
and are effective as of July 1, 2016. In addition to the prevailing wage, a fringe benefit of 42.5% of the prevailing wage is required as of July 1, 2016.
Jul-1-2016
The 2014-2024 Long Term Occupational Projections publication is now available. Find the top occupations in growth, openings and by required level of education.
- 2014-2024 Long Term Occupational Projections Occupational Projection tables
- Statewide(xls)
Our most popular publication of state, county and town economic data has been updated.
Included are maps of county commuting patterns along with
other regional information on income, population, housing, and employment.
- 2016 Economic-Demographic Profile
Statewide industry employment projections to 2024 are now available. Find an industry's past and future rates of growth.
- Vermont Industry Projections
