On September 24, 2024, career services staff in the Southern Indiana Works workforce region held their first ever Career Drive-Thru.
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
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.
