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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.
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.
15 English language learners graduate training at KY Manufacturing Career Center
Manufacturing Training for English Language Learners (M-TELL) graduated its third class on March 23rd at the Kentucky Manufacturing Career Center.
Bloomberg Businessweek: "A jobs program in Louisville is filling a skills gap and putting Americans back to work."
Bloomberg Businessweek recently profiled the KY Manufacturing Career Center and its variety of programs available to help fill the skills gap in advanced manufacturing.