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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.
These Local Professions Pay More than $70k without a 4-year Degree
These professions are part of high-demand sectors in the Kentuckiana region and pay a median annual wage above $70k.
1-in-8 of the region's young people were disconnected from work and school in 2024
Last year, more than 18,000 youth and young adults in the Kentuckiana region were not enrolled in school and not working. Disconnection from earning and learning opportunities during these pivotal young adult years is costly for young people, taxpayers, and economic growth.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in Kentuckiana
During this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month, let’s celebrate the people of Hispanic and Latino heritage who live in the Kentuckiana region. Understanding their contributions to our workforce, culture, and community reveals why this population is essential to Kentuckiana's present and future.