Data for businesses & researchers

Connecticut Department of Labor (CTDOL) Research can help you. We conduct surveys and use other sources to provide this data and more:

• Labor market information and trends
• Employment projections
• Economic insights

Many people use our research to guide their plans and decisions. They include:

• Economic planners
• Town leaders
• Policymakers
• Analysts

Follow the links below to get the information you need to take action.

CTDOL Research has extensive local labor market data. Find high-level and detailed labor force information. Depending on the project, we have data for:

• Towns
• Metropolitan areas
• Counties
• Labor Market Areas (LMAs)
• Workforce Development Areas (WDAs)

Get the facts from CTDOL Director of Research and Information Patrick Flaherty. He discusses headline numbers and details you may have missed. He shares his thoughts about what they mean for the months ahead.

Flaherty gives you short, data-driven workforce updates. He often covers:

• High-level indicators for CT and the nation
• Employment trends by industry sector
• Implications

Find business partners. See which jobs are in demand. Report new hires and plan training based on your needs with the following tools:

• Employer search: Find CT partners and vendors by industry, location, or name.
• Help Wanted Online (HWOL): See industry job post trends for the state and by region.
• New hire reporting: Learn how to report when you hire a new employee.
• Training & Education Planning System (TEPS): See what job training to offer and find a provider.