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Skilled Trades in Kentuckiana
Skilled trades offer competitive wages without a four-year degree, and they’re a major part of Kentuckiana’s economy. With more than 90,000 jobs in the region and a median wage of $27 per hour, these careers pay above the area’s living wage. But nearly one in four workers is 55 or older, so building the next generation of talent is critical.
300+ job seekers and 50+ employers attend Bluegrass & Hoosier Hiring Expo
On Tuesday, October 6, more than fifty local employers across a wide range of industries met an estimated 350 job seekers at the Bluegrass & Hoosier Hiring Expo at the Kentucky Exposition Center.
October is Manufacturing Month
October is Manufacturing Month and there’s no better time to spotlight this critical industry in the Kentuckiana regional economy. Manufacturing is the region’s second largest industry, employing nearly 80,000 workers in 2025. As manufacturers continue investing in new technology, the sector will increasingly need workers equipped to design, operate, and maintain it. The region is building its next generation of manufacturing talent through career and technical education in local high schools. Initiatives like the Academies of Louisville Alliance and SummerWorks offer employers concrete ways to engage with students early, and help shape the region's future skilled workforce.
Mayor Greenberg announces $5 million grant awarded for the KentuckianaWorks College Access Center
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg today announced the KentuckianaWorks College Access Center (KCAC) was awarded a $5 million grant by the U.S. Department of Labor to support its work serving high school students in Louisville.
Five local business careers paying over $70k
These five business-related professions have a median wage of at least $70,000 in the Louisville region.