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Visualizing 170 Years of Louisville Employment History
Over time, the industrial landscape for any economy will change significantly. In this article, we review the share of Louisville jobs by each sector of the economy in the last 170 years.
$3 million JPMorgan Chase grant will fund new "Tech Louisville" program
Last week, JPMorgan Chase announced Louisville will be one of 5 cities to receive AdvancingCities grant, which will fund creation of new Tech Louisville program run by KentuckianaWorks.
What bank tellers can teach us about how automation will impact jobs
Automation is predicted to continue to significantly change the labor market. The impact of ATMs on bank tellers provides an interesting case study of what may be in store for other professions as technology substitutes for more and more tasks on the job.
New data shows Louisville's continued economic strength in logistics and manufacturing
Recently released data provides an updated picture of employment and wages for the Louisville metropolitan area.
KentuckianaWorks Explains: The Labor Force Participation Rate in Kentucky
In this video, we explain what the labor force participation rate is, how Kentucky stacks up, and consider important factors influencing why Kentucky’s rate is lower than the nation’s.