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Youth unemployment is up, and teens are feeling it most
Recent economic slowing and the rise of AI are reshaping the labor market for young adults. The entry-level market for recent college graduates has tightened and teen unemployment continues to climb.
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.
New Shelbyville Career Center Serving Adult and Young Adult Job Seekers
On Monday, October 27th, leaders from the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce, the region’s workforce board KentuckianaWorks, and local employers came together to officially cut the ribbon at the new career center in Shelbyville.
Tracking the Class of 2023's First Year Outcomes
What happens to nearly 10,000 young people after they walk across the graduation stage can shape an entire region's economic future. As the class of 2023 from the KentuckianaWorks region completes their first year in the workforce, the data reveals both promising trends and concerning gaps that demand attention from educators, employers, and policymakers alike.
Mayor Greenberg celebrates SummerWorks season and points job seekers 18-24 to The Spot: Young Adult Opportunity Center
On Tuesday, August 26th, Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg wrapped up a successful 15th season of SummerWorks and highlighted The Spot as the place where young adult job seekers in the Louisville region can get connected to employers with good-paying, full-time positions.