BLS Job News for Chittenden County, Vermont

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

Of the area's industries (3-digit NAICS), the Computer and electronic product manufacturing industry experienced most substantial job loss, losing 2046 jobs during the time period. The jobs lost in Computer and electronic product manufacturing makes up 6.1% percent of the total job loss in Chittenden County, Vermont. Top Declining Industries: 1. Computer and electronic product manufacturing (2046 jobs lost) 2. Executive, legislative and general government (426 jobs lost) 3. National security and international affairs (354 jobs lost) 4. Credit intermediation and related activities (283 jobs lost) 5. Heavy and civil engineering construction (246 jobs lost) In Chittenden County, Vermont, the total employment throughout all industries has increased by 0.8%, or 742 jobs, total between the years 2002 and 2006. From the 161 industry sectors (3-digit NAICS) with employment figures reported by the BLS in each year, 23 did not experience any change, 71 accounted an for increase in employment during the period, and 67 industry sectors reported declines during the time period.Of the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the Professional and technical services industry has brought the most jobs with a total of 6,081 jobs added during the time period. These new jobs in Professional and technical services makes up 14.5% percent of the total industry employment growth in Chittenden County, Vermont. Top Growing Industries: 1. Professional and technical services (6,081 new jobs) 2. Social assistance (1,598 new jobs) 3. Amusements, gambling, and recreation (1,029 new jobs) 4. Food services and drinking places (630 new jobs) 5. Administrative and support services (592 new jobs)

 

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