Posted on January 31, 2019
A number of training programs are being implemented to connect job seekers to Connecticut web development jobs. Ttechnology training firms General Assembly and Tech Talent South are establishing boot camp programs in Connecticut that are designed to provide residents with the skills needed to fill in-demand, high-tech jobs that employers need. General Assembly will establish […]
Posted on January 31, 2019
New labor statistics demonstrate how construction jobs in Connecticut are growing. Preliminary Connecticut job estimates from the business payroll survey administered by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show the state gains 1,100 net jobs (0.1%) in December 2018, to a level of 1,705,500, seasonally adjusted. Over the year, nonagricultural employment in the state […]
Posted on January 3, 2019
A number of education jobs in Connecticut have decreased, according to labor statistics. Job estimates from the business payroll survey administered by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show the state lost 500 net jobs (-0.03%) in November 2018, to a level of 1,702,900, seasonally adjusted. Over the year, nonagricultural employment in the state […]
Posted on January 3, 2019
The building of a new center will create more transportation jobs in Connecticut. U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded a $9.16 million BUILD Transportation grant to fund improvements to the Stamford Transportation Center. The grant – which will be matched by $13.74 million in additional state money – will fund upgrades to five elevators and […]
Posted on January 3, 2019
A number of training firms are linking up to create Connecticut IT jobs. General Assembly and Tech Talent South are establishing boot camp programs in Connecticut that are designed to provide residents with the skills needed to fill in-demand, high-tech jobs that employers need. General Assembly will establish its training operation in Stamford, and Tech […]
Posted on December 2, 2018
The number of manufacturing jobs in Connecticut have grown, according to recent labor statistics. The state gained 1,500 net jobs (0.1%) in October 2018, to a level of 1,701,900, seasonally adjusted. Over the year, nonagricultural employment in the state grew by 22,300 jobs (1.3%). The September 2018 originally-released job decrease of 500 was revised down […]
Posted on December 2, 2018
A new program will help veterans transition to Connecticut education jobs. Troops to Teachers is an initiative that provides service members who are transitioning into civilian life and veterans who have already left service with the training necessary to seek careers as school teachers in K-12 schools. The program, which also helps participants find employment […]
Posted on December 2, 2018
A slew of funds from a recent settlement may go to creating green jobs in Connecticut. Connecticut is making available $12.2 million dollars from the legal settlement in the Volkswagen (VW) Corporation emissions cheating scandal to fund ten clean air projects in the state. Administered through the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), Connecticut […]
Posted on November 5, 2018
State officials are initiating programs that can help boost manufacturing jobs in Connecticut. The Department Economic and Community Development (DECD), in collaboration with the Department of Labor (DOL) and the Connecticut Manufacturing Innovation Fund (MIF) Advisory Board has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to create a mobile manufacturing training lab program for the State of Connecticut. […]
Posted on November 5, 2018
City officials are putting the spotlight on the growth of Connecticut jobs. Although preliminary numbers for September show a total loss of 500 jobs for that month, the August numbers were revised upwards from 1,100 jobs to a total gain of 3,300 jobs. In total, private sector jobs are up 23,400 jobs over the year […]
