MONTPELIER — Governor Phil Scott, the Vermont Department of Labor (VDOL), and the McClure Foundation announced recently the release of Vermont’s Most Promising Jobs, featuring more than 50 occupations expected to pay a median wage above $30/hour and have at least 300 openings over the next decade.
“We have tens of thousands of jobs available in Vermont,” Gov. Scott said. “It’s more important than ever we make sure our kids, and adults looking for new careers, know about all the good paying, in-demand opportunities here in the state.”
The Department of Labor and the McClure Foundation, an affiliate of the Vermont Community Foundation, have partnered since 2014 to produce the Vermont’s Most Promising Jobs brochure as a career exploration resource for students and job seekers across Vermont and for those interested in moving to the state.
Every two years, the McClure Foundation facilitates distribution of the Vermont’s Most Promising Jobs print brochure to area schools, organizations, and by request to individuals. The foundation offers mini-grants to schools, libraries, and community organizations.
“This resource serves as a simple, hopeful conversation starter for Vermont youth and job seekers to explore career pathways,” said McClure Foundation executive director Carolyn Weir. “We are thrilled to partner once again with the Department of Labor to help Vermonters explore careers that fit their interests, values, and lifestyle.”
The brochure includes information on median wages, number of projected openings, and minimum education requirements. The data reveals that Vermont’s promising jobs typically require training or education beyond high school, whether on-the-job training, a short-term credential such as a certificate, a registered apprenticeship, an associate degree, a bachelor’s degree, or beyond.
Jobs range from teachers to telecommunications and electrical line installers, from carpenters to computer support specialists, from registered nurses to real estate brokers, and from police officers to project management specialists. This data is based on VDOL’s Long-Term Occupational Projections, which was released in September 2024. “The projected openings are based on several factors, including economic growth, technological changes, job transfers, and retirements,” said VDOL information director Mathew Barewicz.
To learn more about Vermont’s Most Promising Jobs or request copies of the brochure, visit mcclurevt.org/jobs. To learn more about these careers and access job seeker resources, visit labor.vermont.gov.
