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Trauma-Informed Leadership: The Impact of the Spark Series Training
In December, KentuckianaWorks partnered with the Bounce Coalition to lead a training program for new managers across a range of industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, child welfare, and the nonprofit sector. The program, known as the Spark Series, is designed to help supervisors better relate to and effectively lead young workers navigating complex life circumstances.
Shift Work Forward Invests in Louisville’s Early Childhood Education Centers
Shift Work Forward—formerly the National Fund for Workforce Solutions—is investing $360,000 in business and management coaching for operators of early childhood education centers across Louisville.
Mayor Greenberg calls on youth and employers to register for SummerWorks 2026
Mayor Greenberg joined leaders from GE Appliances and SummerWorks partners and participants at Appliance Park to kick off registration season for Louisville’s youth summer jobs program.
When the Data Can’t See the Whole Picture
Why can't labor market data alone solve workforce shortages? A New York Times investigation into construction shows how decades of industry change created current hiring crises that models struggle to predict. Employers see these pressures as they're happening, which is why KentuckianaWorks convenes industry advisory groups to inform workforce strategy with real-time insight the data can't yet show.
Postsecondary Readiness in our Region: Class of 2025
Ensuring high school graduates are ready for their next steps, whether that’s college, career training, or direct employment, is critical to preparing the future workforce. This article examines postsecondary readiness among the class of 2025 within the KentuckianaWorks 7-county region.