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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.
Expected job demand in the next decade
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.
This annual Occupational Outlook analyzes Lightcast’s employment projections for the Kentuckiana region, examining which roles are expected to be in-demand over the next decade.
Manufacturing employer partners visit AMIT in downtown Louisville
The KentuckianaWorks Manufacturing Employer Advisory Group recently visited the Advanced Manufacturing and Information Technology Center (AMIT) on the JCTC downtown campus to learn more about the center and KY FAME.
A snapshot of advanced manufacturing jobs in Louisville
As the region’s second largest industry, manufacturing plays a critical role in the Louisville economy. In recent years, the advanced industries within the manufacturing sector have been the primary driver of employment growth. In this article, we take a look at Louisville’s advanced manufacturing sector and key in-demand jobs.