Unlock your CT career

The Connecticut Department of Labor (CTDOL) Office of Research gathers and shares labor market data. That way, you can plan for your dream job or career. The Office of Research provides:

  • CT labor market data and numbers
  • Local job trends and pay
  • Reports and research for job development
  • Links to partners for different kinds of job search help

CTDOL Research doesn’t give licenses, unemployment benefits, or funding. Connect to our partners for:

  • Job search and training: American Job Centers, workforce boards, apprenticeships
  • Discrimination: Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO)
  • Licenses: Department of Consumer Protection (DCP)
  • Unemployment and financial help: claimants’ benefits
Explore Connecticut job tools  

Get CTDOL job search tools and supports

Get quick links for your job search and training, financial support, licenses, and more.

Job & Career ConneCTion 

Learn about and find the right job for you in five simple steps.

Education & Training ConneCTion 

Search training by location, program, provider, or interest.

Employer search 

Find employers by industry, location, or company name.

Help Wanted Online (HWOL) 

See job post trends by industry, occupation, and employer.

Connecticut Career Resource Network (CCRN) 

Connect to skills, training, and employers for the right job.

Labor Market Data & Tools 

Explore in-demand jobs, growth trends, and pay.

Occupational wages (OEWS) 

See up-to-date employment and wage data.

Publications 

Check out future careers, training, and jobs.

Job search and career planning resources

Get quick links to organizations that provide job search and training, unemployment claims, licenses, and more.

American Job Centers 

Find jobs, events, training, and financial support.

Apprenticeships 

Earn while you learn! Register and check on your apprentice status.

CTHires 

Search jobs, post resumes, and find State workforce programs.

CTDOL Job Seekers’ page 

Find jobs, training programs, and unemployment benefits.

Workforce Development Boards 

Find jobs, training, and other helpful resources.

Unemployment claims 

File an unemployment claim if you were laid off from your job.

DCP 

Learn about, apply for, or renew occupational licenses.

CHRO 

Get help if you think your job has discriminated against you.

Labor market data and information

Learn about jobs, wages, and careers in Connecticut. See which jobs are growing. Find out how much workers earn. Browse exciting careers. Here you can find:

  • CT job seekers’ data: Get career info, in-demand job information, and wage details.
  • Help Wanted Online (HWOL): See job post trends by industry, occupation, and employer.
  • Publications: Find publications to explore careers, training, and future jobs.
  • Occupational wages: Check how much different jobs and industries pay.
Find the latest CT labor market news  

Get partnered job search tools & supports

Search for a job, upskill, renew, or get a license. File unemployment benefits. Find help if your work discriminated against you. Our partners meet you at every step of your job or career journey. They provide:

  • Job search and career training tools: American Job Centers, workforce boards, apprenticeships
  • Licenses: DCP
  • On-the-job discrimination support: CHRO
  • Unemployment benefits: claimants’ benefits