State officials say a partnership between Vermont Technical College and the Vermont Chamber of Commerce is helping to fill available jobs.

The Vermont Chamber of Commerce and VTC say the Find Your Future Work Force Initiative has helped students find jobs after graduation. Chris Carrigan with the Vermont Chamber says the program is unique and has shown immediate results.

"Our work is the first of its kind in Vermont. Last year we facilitated 36 interviews for 12 students and placed four students in jobs, and additional students in internships. This year we have 13 Vermont Tech students participating in the program," Carrigan said.

Gov. Phil Scott says the program is helping to fill open manufacturing jobs, but workers are needed throughout all sectors of the state's economy.

"It's across the board in every sector in every region, people are looking for employees. So, we need people. We need to bring more people into this state. We need more training, more workforce training in order to satisfy the demand," Scott said.

The governor says the state has 12,000 fewer workers now than in 2009.