Being out of work can be an isolating experience, especially in rural areas. A lot of people search for work online from home, and in Vermont unemployment claims are filed by phone.

But there is a place you can go. The Department of Labor has resource centers around the state staffed with computers, resources and people who can help you look and apply for a job. We visited the Burlington Resource Center and met with the manager, John Vowles.

Click listen to hear the entire interview.