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Louisville one of eight cities awarded grant aimed at improving equity and job quality for young adults
KentuckianaWorks is pleased to announce that we have been awarded a Generation Work™ grant through the National Fund for Workforce Solutions and the Annie E. Casey Foundation. This award is part of the second phase of Generation Work grants, which will center young adults of color to inform hiring, retention, and workforce advancement in our community.
Automation & Our Workforce during COVID-19
Research suggests that the rate of automation is accelerating during the COVID-19 pandemic. Why? Which local sectors were already investing the most in advanced technologies? And importantly, what skills will workers need to succeed in a more automated post-COVID economy? Find out in our latest article.
Redesigned Jobs for Reduced Turnover and Resilient Workers
Workforce challenges impact both employers and workers, and we believe that quality jobs improve outcomes for businesses and frontline workers - not to mention the community as a whole. KentuckianaWorks is seeking to engage with employers who are interested in developing hiring and training practices that promote employee engagement and retention.
Code Louisville has $200,000 on-the-job training dollars to disperse to employers who hire program graduates
An influx of on-the-job training (OJT) funds has made it a better time than ever to hire a Code Louisville graduate. The program currently has over $200,000 worth of OJT dollars available for employers.