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Postsecondary Readiness in our Region: Class of 2025
Ensuring high school graduates are ready for their next steps, whether that’s college, career training, or direct employment, is critical to preparing the future workforce. This article examines postsecondary readiness among the class of 2025 within the KentuckianaWorks 7-county region.
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.
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.
Making Workplaces Work Better for Young Adults
How can employers create workplace environments that welcome this rising generation of workers and lead to mutual success? KentuckianaWorks and partners are listening to young adults and employers in order to better understand the unique challenges facing young adult workers and how we can help design a more supportive and equitable workplace.
1-in-8 of the region's young people were disconnected from work and school in 2023
Last year, nearly 17,500 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. The Spot: Young Adult Opportunity Center works directly with the region’s opportunity youth.