Posted on September 8, 2013
CT’s Economic Digest recently delivered a report highlighting the number of workers in the state with Connecticut unemployment benefits. According to the Digest, the number of workers in CT covered by Unemployment Insurance (UI) increased by 1.0 percent during 2012, according to most recent data published from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) […]
Posted on August 27, 2013
Confidence and jobs are growing, including manufacturing jobs in Connecticut. The Randstad Manufacturing Employee Confidence Index, a measure of overall confidence among manufacturing workers, increased 0.9 points to 51.9 in the second quarter of 2013. Four-in-10 (44%) manufacturing workers say they are likely to look for a new job in the next 12 months, rising […]
Posted on August 18, 2013
With the release of the latest jobs report, it has become known that the number of Connecticut jobs climbed sharply, and many economists are glad for the report. Connecticut gained 11,500 jobs (0.7%), even as the unemployment rate ticked up a notch to 8.1%, according to preliminary estimates produced by the U.S. Bureau of Labor […]
Posted on August 6, 2013
The number of Connecticut jobs has risen, according to labor statistics. In June, nonfarm employment was little changed as the unemployment rate inched higher to 8.1%, according to preliminary estimates calculated by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released by the Connecticut Department of Labor, Office of Research. Connecticut’s small monthly 500 nonfarm […]
Posted on July 29, 2013
Governor Dannel P. Malloy has approved millions of dollars to fund the creation of Connecticut construction jobs. The State Bond Commission on Friday approved more than $537 million in state funds to finance a series of construction and maintenance projects through the Connecticut Department of Transportation’s (ConnDOT) capital infrastructure program, including 250 lane miles of […]
Posted on July 16, 2013
A new statewide initiative is helping to create construction jobs in Connecticut. Governor Dannel P. Malloy and other state and local officials have announced $4,973,865 in Main Street Investment Fund (MSIF) grants to 14 municipalities across Connecticut. The program provides funding to develop or improve town commercial districts, attract small businesses, and improve pedestrian access […]
Posted on July 7, 2013
The Connecticut Career Paths publication, a resource for jobseekers, students and career counselors, has recently been updated and can be found on the Connecticut Department of Labor’s website at www.ct.gov/dol under the “Labor Market Information” page and can help many job seekers find Connecticut jobs. “Connecticut Career Paths has become an invaluable and […]
Posted on June 24, 2013
According to labor market statistics, Connecticut unemployment has remained unchanged, and the state has added jobs over the past month. Connecticut added another 1,000 nonfarm positions in May, for the best five month start to a year of employment gains since the job recovery began at the start of 2010, according to estimates by the […]
Posted on June 19, 2013
The merger of two companies may mean more marketing jobs in Chicago, according to a recent news item. Legacy Marketing Partners, a marketing agency, has acquired Kambio Group, a digital marketing agency. Kambio Group was founded in 2011 by Ed Swiderski and Jess Loren who join Legacy as senior vice presidents. In addition, Kambio’s team […]
Posted on June 19, 2013
Home health jobs are huge right now, and that means more CNA jobs in Connecticut. Home health aides, veterinary technologists/technicians, and diagnostic medical sonographers lead the list of health care occupations expected to grow the most over the next decade, according to new research from CareerBuilder and EMSI (Economic Modeling Specialists International). The top 10 […]
