Chittenden County, VT jobs, unemployment and layoffs
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Show me jobs near meChittenden County economy
2.2%
unemployment, Sep 2026
2.3% the month before
96,362
in the labor force
Source: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics
168,831
people in Chittenden County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
$94,310
median household income
Source: Census ACS
54%
of workers in white-collar occupations
Management, business, financial and professional; Census ACS
Where Chittenden County ranks
Where Chittenden County placed in our monthly rankings, month by month. Each month stays online at its own address.
November 2026
- #4Counties with the highest share of white-collar workers in New England54% · of 42
- #7Counties with the most job centers per unemployed person in New England4.6 per 10,000 · of 23
- #10Counties with the lowest unemployment in the Northeast2.2% · of 100
- #10Counties with the lowest unemployment in New England2.2% · of 42
- #10Counties with the highest share of white-collar workers in the Northeast54% · of 100
- #10Counties with the most jobs in AI-exposed sectors in New England20% · of 31
Chittenden County outlook: Steady
Built from public Bureau of Labor Statistics and Census figures. It describes the area, not any one employer in it.
- Private-sector jobs up 1.5% from 2022 to 2025
- Population up 0.4% from 2020 to 2025
- Unemployment 2.2%, down 0.1 points from a year ago
- Sectors adding the most jobs: health care (+1,351 jobs), admin & staffing (+587 jobs)
- Sectors losing the most jobs: professional & technical (−798 jobs), retail (−344 jobs)
Local job-market news
Recent headlines about layoffs, AI and jobs in Chittenden County. Each link goes to the publisher.
- VIP layoffs raise questions about AI’s role in changing Vermont workforceWCAX on MSN · Oct 22, 2026
- A Colchester Tech Firm Has Been Leaning Into AI. It’s Laying Off 66 People.Seven Days · Oct 20, 2026
- Layoffs announced at Vermont Information Processing in ColchesterVTDigger · Oct 20, 2026
- How Vermont is leveraging AI across government, one ‘power tool’ at a timeStateScoop · Oct 2, 2026
Learn and get funded in Chittenden County
- Which AI skills each kind of job asks for, with the pay premium.
- Your local workforce board and American Job Centers: training vouchers and re-employment help.
- Grants and funding for job seekers, ranked for your state and situation.
- Unemployment benefits by state, if you are between jobs.
Chittenden County layoffs
4
Layoff notices, last 12 months
387
workers named
A floor: states may leave out counts
3
employers
| Notice date | Employer | City or county | Workers | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont Information Processing | Colchester | 66 | — | State record | |
| University of Vermont Health | Burlington | 179 | — | State record | |
| University of Vermont Health | Burlington | 142 | — | State record | |
| Maple Ridge Memory Care and Lodge | Essex Junction | — | — | State record |
Employers hiring most in Chittenden County
Employers with the most open professional roles in this county’s cities. The county is taken from each job’s city, so roles with no city are not counted.
- JE Dunn Construction6 open roles
- Army National Guard Units5 open roles
- Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company4 open roles
- Albertsons Companies3 open roles
- Heico3 open roles
- Adecco Group2 open roles
- American International Group2 open roles
- Atlas Gunworks2 open roles
- Champlain College2 open roles
- Community Bank, National Association2 open roles
Largest employers headquartered in Chittenden County
- University of Vermont1,001–5,000 employees
Employee counts with a year are published figures (Wikidata). Other sizes are estimates from our company directory, not payroll counts.
Colleges in Chittenden County
| College | City | Type | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Vermont | Burlington | Public 4-year | 10,000–19,999 |
| Champlain College | Burlington | Private non-profit 4-year | 1,000–4,999 |
| Saint Michael's College | Colchester | Private non-profit 4-year | 1,000–4,999 |
Conferences in Chittenden County
Industry conferences and trade shows held in Chittenden County. 1 with dates announced.
- Vermont Statewide Housing Conference
Nov 18, 2026 · South Burlington, VT
Paid ticket. Registration via Cvent; price not listed on page.
- Vermont Library Conference
Usually June (next dates not announced) · Burlington, VT
Paid ticket, price not listed
Workforce development and job centers
The public workforce board and American Job Centers serving Chittenden County. They offer free help with job search, training and filing for benefits.
Laid off in Vermont? How to file for unemployment in Vermont (steps, weekly amount and the appeal deadline).
- Office of Workforce Strategy & Development
Serves all of Vermont
Burlington Comprehensive American Job Center
Burlington · Comprehensive · 802-863-7676
In Person (Walk-in & By Appt): M-Thurs 9am-12pm; 1pm-4pm Virtual: Fridays 9am-12pm; 1pm-4pm and By Appt
Cities in Chittenden County
Other Vermont counties
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See your options after a layoffSources: Census Bureau and BLS (county unemployment is not seasonally adjusted); layoff notices from Vermont’s published record; job counts from our live job board; IPEDS for colleges; CareerOneStop for workforce boards and job centers. Vermont unemployment benefits and severance rules.
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