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Small Businesses: A Snapshot of the Louisville Region
Small businesses are the foundation of the Louisville region's employer base. This snapshot presents an overview of the region’s small businesses and the workers employed by them. Supporting small businesses is central to KentuckianaWorks’ mission and our Business Services team works with employers of all sizes to help them recruit and retain workers.
Five in-demand careers paying $89,000+ in the Louisville region
These professions are part of in-demand local sectors and have median salaries of at least $89,000 in the Louisville region.
Kentucky’s shifting population and what it means for the workforce
Kentucky's population is shifting, and the changes ahead have real implications for the workforce. New projections show the KentuckianaWorks region growing by more than 87,000 people by 2050, with an aging workforce, a shrinking youth pipeline, and a more diverse talent pool.
Child Care Is a Workforce Issue — and a Workforce Solution
When employers talk about workforce challenges, conversations often focus on recruitment, retention, and absenteeism. Increasingly, another factor is impossible to ignore: access to affordable, reliable child care.
Youth unemployment is up, and teens are feeling it most
Recent economic slowing and the rise of AI are reshaping the labor market for young adults. The entry-level market for recent college graduates has tightened and teen unemployment continues to climb.