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When the Data Can’t See the Whole Picture
Employers, LMI Aleece Smith Employers, LMI Aleece Smith

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.

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Spotlight on Registered Nurses
LMI, Employers Sarah Ehresman LMI, Employers Sarah Ehresman

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. 

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