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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.
These Local Professions Pay More than $70k without a 4-year Degree
These professions are part of high-demand sectors in the Kentuckiana region and pay a median annual wage above $70k.
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.
How can local businesses attract and retain foreign-born workers?
The Employer Guide to Hiring & Retaining Foreign-Born Workers is designed specifically for companies in our region who want practical, reliable tools to create stronger talent pipelines from immigrant and refugee communities.
New Shelbyville Career Center Serving Adult and Young Adult Job Seekers
On Monday, October 27th, leaders from the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce, the region’s workforce board KentuckianaWorks, and local employers came together to officially cut the ribbon at the new career center in Shelbyville.