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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.
While labor market inequities persist for young people, SummerWorks can help
Many local employers are finally looking to increase their staffing levels, and young adults are a key labor supply. While employment rates for young people are increasing, persistent inequities exist in the labor market. SummerWorks is a summer youth employment program that seeks to help address these disparities by helping Louisville Metro’s youth connect with a summer job experience.
New study confirms value of SummerWorks
SummerWorks is a summer youth employment program designed to provide job skills and experience for Louisville’s young people. KentuckianaWorks partnered with the Kentucky Center for Statistics to examine the long-term impacts of participating in SummerWorks.
SummerWorks achieves record-breaking 2017 season
Mayor Greg Fischer joined other community and business leaders this month at Kentucky Kingdom, a SummerWorks Champion Employer, to announce another record-breaking year for the program.