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October is Manufacturing Month
October is Manufacturing Month and there’s no better time to spotlight this critical industry in the Kentuckiana regional economy. Manufacturing is the region’s second largest industry, employing nearly 80,000 workers in 2025. As manufacturers continue investing in new technology, the sector will increasingly need workers equipped to design, operate, and maintain it. The region is building its next generation of manufacturing talent through career and technical education in local high schools. Initiatives like the Academies of Louisville Alliance and SummerWorks offer employers concrete ways to engage with students early, and help shape the region's future skilled workforce.
Five local business careers paying over $70k
These five business-related professions have a median wage of at least $70,000 in the Louisville region.
Spotlight on the finance and insurance industry
The finance and insurance sector plays an important role in the Louisville region's economy. The industry's share of employment is higher than typically expected for an economy the size of Kentuckiana, and is particularly important to the college-educated workforce. However the sector has experienced recent job loss and is projected to continue shedding jobs, with insurance carriers hit hardest.
Occupational Outlook 2025-2035
The Kentuckiana region's job market is evolving rapidly, shaped by technological advances, demographic shifts, and changing economic priorities. For job seekers, students, and workforce development programs, understanding where opportunities are growing is crucial for making informed career decisions.
Small Businesses: A Snapshot of the Louisville Region
Small businesses are the foundation of the Louisville region's employer base. This snapshot presents an overview of the region’s small businesses and the workers employed by them. Supporting small businesses is central to KentuckianaWorks’ mission and our Business Services team works with employers of all sizes to help them recruit and retain workers.