Tourism is the largest industry sector in Vermont. Whether they’re fishing in summer, skiing in winter or visiting the state’s charming resort towns, vacationers are a reliable source of year-round service-based jobs in Vermont. The IBM semiconductor manufacturing facility in Essex Junction is the single largest provider of Vermont jobs. Agriculture, manufacturing, health care and insurance are some of the other principal industries in The Green Mountain State.

Dairy farming has historically been a leading source of VT jobs and income in the agricultural sector. Cheese and maple syrup are major export products. Vermont careers in manufacturing and food processing are provided by a number of unique, well-known companies, including Burton Snowboards, Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream and the Vermont Teddy Bear Company. Burlington is Vermont’s largest city and primary industrial center. Fletcher Allen Health Care and the University of Vermont are two of the largest single providers of Burlington, Vermont jobs.