Working in Connecticut

Connecticut is an excellent place for young professionals and recent graduates to begin their careers. The small state boasts two of the top 100 Best Companies to Work For according to Fortune. Those companies are FactSet Research Systems and Stew Leonard's, a grocery chain based out of Norwalk, CT.

Among the best companies to work for in Connecticut according to Hartford Business are Comcast Corp, Shared Technologies Inc, the Yale-New Haven Hospital, and Barnum Financial Group. Top professions in the state range from medical positions to engineering to financial analysis.

History and Culture

As the fifth state in the union, Connecticut is a history buff's dream. The historical buildings, locations, and trails in this state are endless. Check out the Stamford Historical Society Museum to see frequently changing exhibits about the local history, or head down to the New Britain Museum of American Art to see thousands of works from 1740 to the present.

Entertainment

The number of things to do in Connecticut is endless. Take a day off from studying and wander down to the Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport. If you like antiques, drive up to Stamford for some of the best antique shopping in the country. You can also head over to Fairfield for a great off-Broadway show and then head to a local restaurant for some of the best seafood you've ever tasted.

Another great advantage of living in Connecticut is its proximity to New York City. A lot of people who work in New York live in Connecticut, and from many locations in the state. Both New York City and Boston are a just short train, car, or bus ride away.

If you are a resident of Connecticut interested in earning a college diploma, find a college degree or certificate from an accredited Connecticut college or university near you.