7,000 New Jobs in Connecticut: Here's Where

WETHERSFIELD, CT — The Nutmeg State added over 7,000 jobs in June, according to the Connecticut Department of Labor. Andy Condon, the labor department's Director of the Office of Research, said the state appears on its way to recovering from the 2008-2010 employment recession.

“June showed another sharp increase in payroll jobs over May and private sector jobs have now completely recovered from the 2008 – 2010 employment recession, although these numbers are preliminary and subject to revision,” said Condon in a statement. “Our unemployment data continues to show growth in the labor force and employment, indicating that workers are entering or rejoining the labor force and most are finding jobs.”

Data from the department states that Connecticut has regained 84 percent of jobs lost during the Great Recession. The state still needs 19,100 jobs to fully recover from the recession. Private sector job creation increased 0.5 percent from May to June. The state added 19,700 more private sector jobs in June of 2017 compared to last June, a 1.4 percent increase. (For more information on this and other neighborhood stories, subscribe to Patch to receive daily newsletters and breaking news alerts.)

The increases continued despite the departure of Aetna and amid a growing state budget crisis as lawmakers scramble to come to a new two-year budget agreement. Gov. Dannel Malloy told reporters Wednesday he does not foresee a new budget agreement until the fall.

Several companies have announced large scale hiring efforts in Connecticut. You can see more jobs - including part-time and work from home positions - by hitting up the Patch Jobs board or going straight to the source at ziprecruiter.com.

Amazon

Amazon's widespread hiring efforts have reached the Nutmeg State. The e-commerce behemoth is adding a new state-of-the-art fulfillment center in North Haven, which Malloy says will create 1,800 new jobs. It's fulfillment center in Windsor and sorting center in Wallingford employ a combined 2,000. You can check out some of the company's openings here.

Indeed

Earlier this month, Malloy announced that job search company Indeed will invest $26.5 million to expand its Stamford offices. The company plans to add as many as 500 new jobs in the coming years to expand its Stamford workforce to more than 1,200 employees.

The state will provide a 15-year $7 million low-interest loan to support the expansion and the company will be eligible for up to $15 million in tax credits and loan forgiveness if certain employment targets are met.

Here is a look at positions Indeed is currently hiring for.

Hartford Healthcare

Hartford Healthcare is currently hiring for hundreds of jobs across its system. The positions include a general service associate, contact center supervisor, administrative assistants and more. Check out some of the listings on ziprecruiter.com.

Sikorsky Aircraft

One of the state's largest employers is currently hiring for 170 jobs. You can view those available jobs here.

Yale University

Yale is also one of the state's larger employers and is currently advertising for 382 jobs that have all been posted within the past 30 days. You can view those available jobs here.

ESPN

Despite cutbacks over the past year, the world wide leader in sports is also looking to fill 120 positions in Connecticut. You can view all of the available jobs here.

You can also search for a variety of full and part-time positions on the Patch Jobs Board by clicking here.

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