Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) awarded the Vermont Department of Labor a cooperative agreement totaling $988,034.72 for the period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, under the Labor Force Statistics program (CFDA 17.002). Under this agreement, Vermont Department of Labor will collect, compile, and provide statistical data to the BLS in support of four core labor market information programs: the Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) program, the Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) program, and the Current Employment Statistics (CES) program.

These labor market information initiatives generate critical employment, unemployment, wage, hours, and occupational employment data at the national, state, metropolitan area, and county levels on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis. The data products and statistical analysis delivered through this cooperative agreement provide essential labor market intelligence to federal, state, and local policymakers, researchers, and economic analysts to support informed decision-making regarding economic policy development and workforce planning. As the designated State Workforce Agency under the Wagner-Peyser Act and the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Vermont Department of Labor serves as the direct recipient and prime performer responsible for all program implementation and service delivery.