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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.
Kentuckiana Builds celebrates its 500th graduate
Today, the Louisville Urban League hosted a graduation for the Kentuckiana Builds construction training program at the Norton Healthcare Sports and Learning Center.
Spotlight on the construction industry
The construction sector is among the Louisville region’s 10 largest industries, and critical to building and maintaining homes, roads, and other structures. In this post, we take a look at the construction industry overall, how it has fared during the pandemic recession, and what kinds of jobs are in demand.
Five fast-growing construction jobs that don't require a college degree
The Louisville area has a demand for construction workers as new buildings, roads, and other structures are needed to keep pace with the region’s growth. Check out five growing construction jobs that don’t require a college degree.
WDRB: "Kentuckiana Builds holds ceremony for 13 graduates"
WDRB: "One of the perks of a Louisville program is helping people land jobs before they even graduate. Representatives of Kentuckiana Builds say the organization is not just laying the foundation for jobs in construction -- it's building careers."