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Economic Outlook

Demographic information for Vermont *

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  • More than 70% of Vermont employers interviewed report they have passed up opportunities to expand their businesses because they could not find workers who could handle what would be required
  • Jobs that were once available to workers with limited academic skills now require strong skills in reading, communication, math and the use of computers
  • Specialized information technology, software and computer skills are required in 95% of jobs in banking/insurance, graphics/printing and healthcare
  • Vermont’s workforce is older than the average in most other states and as baby boomers retire, a large number of skilled workers will leave the workforce

*According to a recent report Vermont’s Emerging Workforce Challenge, issued by Vermont’s Workforce Development Council. Prepared by the Vermont Human Resources Investment Council http://labor.vermont.gov.

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Fastest Growing Industries

  • Accounting
  • Business Management
  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • Information Technology
  • Law Enforcement

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