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Weekly Connecticut Continuing Unemployment Insurance Claims
By Age, Gender, Industry, Race, Wage Group, Town. (04/12/2026)
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February 2026 State of Connecticut Labor Situation
Connecticut's nonfarm payrolls dropped 4,200 jobs (-0.2%) in February 2026, to a level of 1,717,000 (preliminary, seasonally adjusted data) and is just 1,000 jobs higher than a year ago. And the state's unemployment rate continued to rise another two-tenths of a percentage point to 4.7%. The Connecticut jobless rate is now up a full percentage point since February 2025 (3.7%). The statewide January 2026 nonfarm job estimate was revised lower to a gain of 4,200 (0.2%) from the initially posted 5,300 gain (0.3%) on the preliminary release.
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February 2026 Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Employment, unemployment and labor force data for regions, counties,
metro areas/cities, residence.
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Weekly Connecticut Help Wanted Online
During the week ending April 11th, 2026, there were 18,341 new job postings
in Connecticut.
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March 2026 Business and Employment Changes
Start-ups, expansions, recruitments, staff reductions/layoffs reported
by the media, both current/future.
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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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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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2026 CT Learns & Works Breakfast
Symposium SOLD OUT!
Join us for our free regional breakfast
symposium to network and get information on free resources for job seekers. (04/24/26).
Join Waitlist!
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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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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.
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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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Connecticut - LMI Online Resources
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Current Labor Market Trends
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