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Spotlight on Job Quality
Labor Day is celebrated to recognize the “social and economic achievements of American workers.” So in celebration of the American worker, and those within the Louisville region in particular, this post will cover job quality. As stated in the KentuckianaWorks mission, dignified work is that which satisfies needs, creates value, and inspires hope.
Research from UK measures impact of Code Louisville participation
Researchers from the University of Kentucky’s Gatton College of Business and Economics have measured the impact of participation in Code Louisville. The study found that Code Louisville participants experience higher levels of employment and higher earnings three years after enrollment in the program.
Spotlight on Registered Nurses
Registered nursing (RN) is a quality, in-demand profession. RNs are the fourth largest local occupation, and typically earn about $80k per year. Recent license renewal data from the Kentucky Board of Nursing provides interesting insights into the nursing workforce.
Economic performance over the last decade, an update from Metro Monitor
The Brookings Institution recently released the 2024 Metro Monitor, an easy-to-use tool to look at how regional economies have been performing over the last decade in five broad categories.
Overall, the Louisville region’s performance was modest, ranking primarily in the middle of the 54 largest metro areas on measures of growth, prosperity, racial inclusion, and geographic inclusion. The region did score relatively high, 5th among metro areas, on measures of overall inclusion.
Economic review of 2023: 5 key takeaways
Five key takeaways about the regional economy in 2023.