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Code Louisville celebrates placing 750+ graduates in technology careers
On Thursday, October 13, Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer joined Code Louisville staff, graduates, mentors, employers, and partners at Virtual Peaker in the NuLu Marketplace to celebrate new milestones achieved by the software development and technology training program.
Outlook on Local Job Needs in the Next 10 Years
The Occupational Outlook for the Kentuckiana Region presents details on local job needs over the next ten years, organized by career cluster. Consideration for future job demand leads to better alignment of students and career changers with high demand, high wage jobs, and creates a larger pool of qualified candidates for employers.
Substance Recovery is a Workforce Issue
According to the CDC, one in seven Americans reports experiencing substance use issues. Like many life challenges facing people, including lack of stable housing or transportation, substance abuse is also a workforce issue.
New projections show a growing, diverse population in the region
The size of the region’s population and changing demographic patterns are important metrics for the local economy. The overall size of the region’s workforce and its demographic makeup are driven by the patterns across the total population.
Update: A new tool to help Kentuckians understand benefits cliffs
As the costs of basic needs have skyrocketed during this period of rapid inflation, it is worth revisiting the impact of cliff effects on workers in low-wage jobs. The Kentucky Center for Statistics has revamped its Family Resource Simulator, making it easier to use and ensuring it will stay updated and relevant in a changing economy.