Vermont Work with Green Mountain Power
Those looking for Vermont work may soon have the chance to work with a company that is doing its part to provide renewable energy to the state. Green Mountain Power recently announced its plans to build a new wind generating plant in Lowell, Vt., a move that will create jobs and provide economic benefits while [...]
Job in Vermont Drop
Even though the state’s unemployment rate continued to decrease, fewer people were able to find a job in Vermont during April. That month, Vermont’s unemployment rate decreased to 6.4 percent after remaining at 6.6 percent for two months in a row. That recent decrease keeps the state’s rate below the national average of 9.9 percent. [...]
How Can Outplacement Help?
The current status of the economy has moved everybody – if you haven’t lost your employment, chances are you are aware of someone who has. If you’re one of the favorable ones who has remained employed, chances are you’ve been scared of losing your employment at one period or another. If you’re a labor quester, [...]
Jobs VT Supported by Smart Grid Project
Funding for a new smart grid project will help increase the number of jobs VT has to offer. The Vermont Electric Cooperative recently received an $11.2 million grant from the Economic Development Administration. The funding will be used to improve electricity reliability and telecommunications access in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. That will be done [...]
Vermont Job Additions by IBM, Dealer.com
Good news for those seeking a Vermont job – two popular companies are planning to add workers there during the near future. IBM Corporation will hire for 100 manufacturing jobs at the company’s plant in Essex Junction, while Dealer.com will hire 200 new employees as the company plans to expand its current office in Burlington [...]
Vermont Jobs Hindered by Tax Increase
A move to increase taxes could hurt the creation of Vermont jobs. Both the Vermont Senate and House of Representatives recently voted against extending a domestic production tax deduction, which will create an increase in taxes for manufacturers, farmers, contractors and others. The deduction is meant to protect and grow domestic manufacturing and other productive [...]
Emergency Management Jobs in Vermont Recognized
Those with emergency management jobs in Vermont were recently recognized for their hard work. Visit http://ambulancejobs.com to learn more. Gov. Jim Douglas recently announced that Vermont Emergency Management has been fully accredited by the national Emergency Management Accreditation Program. Vermont is now one of 22 states and four jurisdictions with an accredited program. EMAP is [...]
Jobs in Vermont from Capital Construction Bill
A bill awaiting passage in the Senate will help create hundreds of jobs in Vermont. Earlier this month, the Vermont House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 790, the Fiscal Year 2011 Capital Construction Bill, which is now headed to the state Senate for approval. The annual bill provides $72 million in capital improvements to [...]