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1-in-8 of the region’s young people were disconnected from work and school in 2023
by Sarah Ehresman

Last year, nearly 17,500 youth and young adults in the Kentuckiana region were not enrolled in school and not working. Disconnection from earning and learning opportunities during these pivotal young adult years is costly for young people, taxpayers, and economic growth. The Spot: Young Adult Opportunity Center works directly with the region’s opportunity youth.

A glimpse of recent high school graduates in the workforce
by Sarah Ehresman

High school seniors are less likely to enroll in college than they were a decade ago. While postsecondary education tends to provide the most straightforward path to a good job, the other half of students not pursuing additional education could benefit from additional career services. The focus of this article is on the graduating class of 2022 who did not enroll in postsecondary within a year of graduation. After the Tassel aims to attract high school seniors who do not have immediate plans to attend college, and connect them to a good job upon graduation.

Spotlight on Job Quality By Sarah Ehresman

Labor Day is celebrated to recognize the “social and economic achievements of American workers.” So in celebration of the American worker, and those within the Louisville region in particular, this post will cover job quality. As stated in the KentuckianaWorks mission, dignified work is that which satisfies needs, creates value, and inspires hope.

Educational AtTainment in the Kentuckiana Region BY SARAH EHRESMAN

Access to talent is an important factor in business location decisions, which in turn affects the region’s economic growth. It is important to understand the educational attainment of the population across the entire region, since workers and employers are located throughout the metropolitan area.

UPDATE: A NEW TOOL to help kentuckians understand benefits cliffs
by Sarah Ehresman

As the costs of basic needs have skyrocketed during this period of rapid inflation, the connection between what people earn, and what they're eligible to receive in public benefits like SNAP or Medicaid, has once again become an important public policy issue. For many people, a slight increase in pay at work can lead to a catastrophic drop in those supports -- making their family worse-off overall. An updated tool shows the net result workers face when they earn more but become ineligible for public assistance programs in the process.

Key LMI Resources

Explore Careers

View the details on in-demand careers in the region’s key sectors.

Local Area Monthly Data

See the latest unemployment and jobs data for the Louisville region.

Top Local Careers

These posters show info about quality jobs across key sectors.

Occupational Outlook

Details on local job needs in the next ten years, organized by career cluster.

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