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The economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic in the Louisville region
Economic conditions in the United States have changed at an unprecedented rate in the last 90 days due to the COVID-19 pandemic, going from record-low unemployment rates to record-highs in just a few months. The closure of non-essential businesses and dramatic declines in consumer spending have left millions of workers jobless. New data released Wednesday from the Bureau of Labor Statistics sheds light on how the Louisville metropolitan region’s economy has been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The data reveals the local economic conditions in mid-April, at the height of the pandemic.
A snapshot of Louisville's workers in the frontline industries responding to the coronavirus pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, there are many people who continue to go to work each day to keep us all safe and fed. Workers in the frontline industries responding to the pandemic are critically important to getting our community through these uncertain times. In this post, we take a look at the characteristics of the workers who are helping to keep buildings clean, provide access to the goods we all need, and caring for the sick and vulnerable.
AI & Future of Work Summit attracts record crowd of business and community leaders
On February 25, 2020 over 1,000 employers, policy-makers, community leaders, tech enthusiasts, and curious citizens gathered at Tomorrow’s Talent, the region’s fifth annual workforce and education summit, to focus on how artificial intelligence (AI) will shape the Louisville region’s workforce and talent pipeline.
Kentuckiana Counts! The 2020 Census is just around the corner
At the beginning of each decade the federal government counts every person living in the United States. The 2020 Census is a critical operation that will have lasting impacts over the next 10 years. Among other important reasons, the results of the 2020 Census will impact future allocations of the primary funding stream for KentuckianaWorks.
Five fast-growing construction jobs that don't require a college degree
The Louisville area has a demand for construction workers as new buildings, roads, and other structures are needed to keep pace with the region’s growth. Check out five growing construction jobs that don’t require a college degree.