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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 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.
Community leaders celebrate success of the Academies of Louisville in 2023-24
On Thursday, June 5, local leaders in education, workforce, and business gathered at the Olmsted to recognize the positive impact made by the Academies of Louisville at JCPS.
Academies of Louisville business partners collaborate at Learning Exchange
On Friday, December 8, employers met at GE Appliance’s Monogram Hall for the Academies of Louisville Partner Learning Exchange. The goals of the event were to create an opportunity for Academies business partners to meet one another, share tips, and build a better understanding of how to work with students effectively.
National Fund for Workforce Solutions gets first-hand look at innovation in Louisville
Last Wednesday, December 6, board members and staff from the National Fund for Workforce Solutions experienced a behind-the-scenes tour of major workforce development projects happening in the Louisville region.