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Posted on April 29, 2019
More financial jobs in Connecticut have been added, according to recent labor statistics. Preliminary Connecticut nonfarm job estimates from the business payroll survey administered by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show the state lost 1,300 net jobs (-0.08%) in March 2019, to a level of 1,693,400 seasonally adjusted. Over the year, nonagricultural employment […]
Posted on April 29, 2019
A new partnership will go a long way towards strengthening Connecticut jobs. Dalio Philanthropies joined Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, First Lady Annie Lamont, leaders in the General Assembly, students and other stakeholders to announce the launch of a partnership strengthening public education and promoting greater economic opportunity in Connecticut. Through Connecticut’s leadership and the support […]
Posted on March 31, 2019
A bridge in desperate need of repairs is highlighting the need for Connecticut green jobs. Governor Ned Lamont said that the Gold Star Memorial Bridge, which carries I-95 across the Thames River between Groton and New London, is a key representation of why the state needs to be more forward-thinking, strategic and thoughtful about its […]
Posted on March 31, 2019
New legislation will help families juggling with Connecticut jobs. Tthe General Assembly’s labor committee for voting today to approve legislation the governor introduced that will establish a paid family and medical leave program in the state and alleviate Connecticut jobs. The concept is gaining momentum, the governor said, because people understand that workers shouldn’t need […]
Posted on March 29, 2019
More manufacturing jobs in Connecticut are being added, according to recent labor statistics. Nonfarm job estimates from the business payroll survey administered by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show the state lost 400 net jobs (0.02%) in February 2019, to a level of 1,693,900 seasonally adjusted. Over the year, nonagricultural employment in the […]
Posted on March 2, 2019
A new workshop focuses on economic development and Boston jobs. The Economic Development Center is designed to engage with residents on economic development policy around job growth, business development, placemaking and community economic development. The Economic Development Center will be at convenient, accessible locations in every neighborhood throughout the year, offer interpretation services upon request, a child-friendly […]
Posted on March 2, 2019
A new competition is highlighting cybersecurity jobs in Connecticut. Governor Ned Lamont is encouraging young women in Connecticut high schools to take advantage of an opportunity to explore their aptitude for cybersecurity and computer science by participating in the 2019 Girls Go CyberStart program. An initiative of the cybersecurity company SANS Institute, Girls Go CyberStart […]
Posted on March 2, 2019
A number of Connecticut jobs are the focus of some key initiatives. Governor Ned Lamont unveiled key components of his vision to transform the state’s economic development strategy: aggressive business recruitment; collaborative work across agencies to better support existing businesses and onboard new ones; as well as a strategic and long-term economic policy focus, including […]
Posted on March 2, 2019
The number of construction jobs in Connecticut has grown, according to a recent labor survey. Private Sector grew by 1,600 (0.1%) to 1,478,000 jobs over the month in December, and added 23,500 (1.6%) seasonally-adjusted jobs over the year. The Government supersector lost 500 jobs in December to a total of 227,500, with over-the-year losses now at 3,600 or […]
Posted on February 1, 2019
One job site is hiring for HR jobs in Connecticut, among other positions. Indeed is once again expanding its presence in Connecticut.The HR tech company, which just launched an expansion project last year, is now planning to add an additional 500 workers in Stamford, bringing its total employment in Connecticut to 1,700 workers. Indeed plans to invest $66 million […]