Work
3%
average unemployment
among lowest in the country
UVM Medical Center
largest employer in the state
$61,581
average wage
according to ZipRecruiter



Working in Vermont
Vermont has an interesting mix of employers from large, national brands and companies to entrepreneurs and start-ups, and everything in between. Nearly 80,000 companies in Vermont are considered ‘small business,’ defined as having 500 or fewer employees.
Vermont’s largest employers tend to be in education, healthcare, tech, the ski industry, and state government, including:
The state also boasts many socially responsible businesses that value a triple bottom line of people, planet, and profits, or Certified B Corporations. Joining Ben & Jerry’s, Burton, and Cabot Creamery are companies like Vermont Creamery, Seventh Generation, and Lake Champlain Chocolates.
Resources
Our favorite links to employment opportunities in the area:
- Seven Days – a local “alternative” weekly paper with current news on the art scene, things to do, and political commentary
- Indeed.com
- LinkedIn.com
- Vermont Technology Alliance
A few more great resources to help connect you to professionals in our area:
- Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
- Burlington Business Association
- United Way of Chittenden County – Volunteer Connection
Networking Resources:
- Burlington Young Professionals
- Rutland Young Professionals
- Vermont Business Roundtable FRIENDS
- Vermont Career Networking Group
- Vermont Career Connections
- Vermont Technology Alliance
- Vermont Human Resources Association
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