Labor Market Intel

KentuckianaWorks uses Labor Market Intelligence (LMI) to help inform decisions and strategy around workforce development in the Louisville region. You’ll find data on the local labor market and other factors impacting workers and employers.

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Regional labor force participation is the same as the nation’s
Regional labor force participation is the same as the nation’s

The labor force participation rate is an important measure of economic performance. But what is labor force participation? And how does Kentuckiana stack up? Learn about this economic indicator and factors influencing labor market engagement in this new article.

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A view of the region's job centers over the last 20 years
A view of the region's job centers over the last 20 years

Job centers in the Kentuckiana region have grown and spread out over the last 20 years. Having access to a reliable vehicle is a significant factor in economic success in a region with decentralized employment opportunities. See where jobs are located across the region and how that's changed over the last two decades in this latest post.

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1-in-8 of the region's young people were disconnected from work and school in 2023
1-in-8 of the region's young people were disconnected from work and school in 2023

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.

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A glimpse at recent high school graduates in the workforce
A glimpse at recent high school graduates in the workforce

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.

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Key Resources

  • Explore Careers

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

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  • Local Area Monthly Data

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

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  • Top Local Careers

    These posters show info about quality jobs across key sectors.

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  • Occupational Outlook

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

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