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April 7, 2026 January 2026 State of Connecticut Labor Situation
Connecticut's nonfarm payrolls added 5,300 jobs (0.3%) in January 2026, to a level of 1,722,300 (preliminary, seasonally adjusted data) to a level 5,500 jobs above one year ago. The unemployment rate rose two-tenths of a percentage point to 4.5%. The statewide jobless rate is now up a nine-tenths of a percentage point since January 2025 (3.6%). The Connecticut December 2025 nonfarm job number was a small 400 estimated gain (0.02%) on the new benchmark after indicating a small 500 decline (-0.03%) on the preliminary release in the prior benchmark. Connecticut has risen above the U.S. unemployment rate (currently 4.3% for January 2026) for the first time since January 2023.
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April 7, 2026 January 2026 Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Employment, unemployment and labor force data for regions, counties, metro areas/cities, residence.
April 7, 2026 Weekly Connecticut Help Wanted Online
During the week ending April 4, 2026, there were 16,329 new job postings in Connecticut.
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April 7, 2026 Weekly Connecticut Continuing Unemployment Insurance Claims
By Age, Gender, Industry, Race, Wage Group, Town. (03/29/2026)
March 26, 2026 February 2026 Connecticut Economic Digest
Most current, up-to-date data available on CT's workforce and economy. Featuring:
2026 Economic Outlook: Resilience in the Face of Adversity
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March 23, 2026 March 2026 Connecticut Monthly Help Wanted
Total postings in Connecticut was 76,423 in February 2026, down slightly from a January 2025 posting count of 76,720.
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February 26, 2026 2Q 2025 Business Employment Dynamics
From April 2025 to June 2025, gross job gains from opening and expanding private sector establishments in Connecticut was 84,618, a 2,618 job increase from the previous quarter. Over this period, gross job losses from closing and contracting private sector establishments was 84,499, a level 7,873 jobs higher than the previous quarter.
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January 26, 2026 Information for Workforce Investment Planning - January 2026
Contains data on Connecticut and each of the five WDAs population, labor force, employment and wages by industry sector and housing permits.
January 13, 2025 2025 Connecticut Career Paths

Planning your future career can feel overwhelming-but you don't have to do it alone. The Connecticut Department of Labor's latest resource guide gives you the tools, strategies, and insights to explore opportunities and make informed decisions.

This guide is designed for quick reference and includes locations and contact details for American Job Centers, the Labor Department's job bank, career and educational resources, and key government programs. It also features articles on apprenticeships, student success planning, resume design basics, and more! You'll also find detailed information on more than 360 occupations in Connecticut — covering job descriptions, current employment numbers, annual openings, salary ranges, required training, and the essential skills employers seek.

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