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The lasting impact of federal policy and discrimination on Black workers in the Louisville region
As we celebrate Black History Month and this year’s theme of African Americans and Labor, it’s important to call attention to the policies that limited Black workers’ access to quality employment in the past, and how the impact of those policies can still be seen in the unequal labor market outcomes across our region today.
ReentryWorks helping people find stability after prison
Yesterday, the Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) hosted an open house event in downtown Louisville to highlight ReentryWorks, its partnership with KentuckianaWorks.
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.
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.
KentuckianaWorks College Access Center assisting Louisville area residents with FAFSA application process
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for the 2025-2026 school year is now available and the KentuckianaWorks College Access Center is helping Louisville area residents seeking to enroll in college.