Help people prepare for careers

The Connecticut Department of Labor (CTDOL) Office of Research provides resources for educators, trainers, and counselors. Use labor market data and State services to help:

  • Students explore careers and pick the right education or training
  • Job seekers find information and training
  • Align your program to the talent needs of today and tomorrow

Follow the links on this page to get resources and data for yourself and the people you help.

CTDOL Research doesn’t give funding, licenses, or unemployment benefits.

CTHires 

CTHires helps job seekers look for jobs, post resumes, and find State workforce programs.

Education & Training ConneCTion 

Help students and job seekers explore State-approved schools and training programs.

Job & Career ConneCTion 

Help people plan their future. They will learn about careers, wages, and job outlooks.

Employer Search 

Find thorough contact information for 180,000+ Connecticut employers.

Link students and job seekers to key resources

Students
Students and parents can learn about careers. They see which jobs will grow, the education or training they need, and much more.

Job search and career planning
Job seekers use this page to unlock their career. It helps them find and apply for jobs and get the training they need.

Resources for educators, trainers, and counselors

Use these aids to:

  • Prepare education and training
  • Advise students and job seekers

Make your program more effective with our data, information, and publications.

  • American Job Centers 
    Create a relationship with the local office. See how it can help job seekers.
  • Job & wage data 
    Learn which jobs will grow. See how much workers earn. Explore workforce trends.
  • Publications 
    Learn key facts about career paths in CT. See job training and education requirements.