2022-2032 State of Connecticut Occupational Projections ~ Labor Market Information

2022-2032 State of Connecticut Occupational Projections ~ Labor Market Information

2022-2032 State of Connecticut Occupational Projections

Last Updated: July 25, 2024

Every two years, the State of Connecticut's Department of Labor Office of Research economists create ten year industry employment forecasts. We examine historical trends and other people’s forecasts to help project Connecticut’s employment changes between 2022 and 2032. These forecasts are used in conjunction with occupational forecasts to help students decide on careers, schools decide on training programs, businesses decide on strategic plans, and governments decide on budgets and services.

Occupational employment projections give a broad view of future employment conditions. They show job growth and decline in various occupations over the entire decade; they do not intend to imply a smooth trend between the start and end of this period.

You can find detailed job descriptions for all occupations, number employed in the base year and the projected year, total job openings, openings by growth, occupations in demand, Connecticut occupational employment and wages, minimum education required plus:

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2022-2032 Occupational Projections Information Legend
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		Connecticut Top Occupations by Openings
		Connecticut Top Occupations by Growth
2022		Base Year Employment - Number employed in the base year.
2032		Projected Year Employment - Number forecast to be employed in the projected year.
Change		Projected Year Employment - Base Year Employment.
Pct		Projected Year Employment - Base Year Employment / Base Year Employment.

Exits		Projected Year Exits
Transfers		Projected Year Transfers
Changes		Projected Year Changes
Total		Projected Year Totals

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Minimum Education Required
First Professional Degree - Completion of the academic program usually requires at least six years of full-time equivalent academic study, including college study prior to entering the professional degree program.
Doctoral Degree - Completion of the degree program usually requires at least three years of full-time equivalent academic work beyond the bachelor’s degree.
Master’s Degree - Completion of the degree program usually requires one or two years of full-time equivalent study beyond the bachelor’s degree.
Work Experience, plus Bachelor’s or Higher Degree - Most occupations in this category are managerial occupations that require experience in a related non-managerial position.
Bachelor’s Degree - Completion of the degree program generally requires at least four years but not more than five years of full-time equivalent academic work.
Associate Degree - Completion of the degree program usually requires at least two years of full-time equivalent academic study.
Postsecondary Vocational Training - Some programs last only a few weeks while others may last more than a year. In some occupations, a license is needed that requires passing an examination after completion of the training.
Work Experience in a Related Occupation - Some occupations requiring work experience are supervisory or managerial occupations.
Long-Term On-The-Job Training - This category includes occupations that generally require more than 12 months of on-the-job training or combined work experience and formal classroom instruction for workers to develop the skills needed for average job performance. This category includes formal and informal apprenticeships that may last up to four years, and short-term intensive employer-sponsored training that workers must successfully complete. Individuals undergoing training are generally considered to be employed in the occupation. This category includes occupations in which workers may gain experience in non-work activities, such as professional athletes who gain experience through participation in athletic programs in academic institutions.
Moderate-Term On-The-Job Training - This category includes occupations in which workers can develop the skills needed for average job performance after one to 12 months of combined on-the-job experience and informal training.
Short-Term On-The-Job Training - This category covers occupations in which workers can develop the skills needed for average job performance after a short demonstration or up to one month of on-the-job experience or instruction.

State of Connecticut Department of Labor - Office of Research, 200 Folly Brook Boulevard, Wethersfield, CT 06109