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Making Workplaces Work Better for Young Adults
Equity Mike Karman Equity Mike Karman

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.

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Louisville Region’s Labor Market: 2024 Highlights
LMI Sarah Ehresman LMI Sarah Ehresman

Louisville Region’s Labor Market: 2024 Highlights

The regional economy showed signs of softening in 2024. Higher interest rates set by the Federal Reserve achieved their intended purpose of slowing the economy to reduce inflation. The economy entered the current turbulent policy environment from an already weakened position. It has been especially difficult for people entering the labor market, particularly among young workers. Let’s review how the regional economy performed in 2024.

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Community Conversations Support Refugee Employment
KentuckianaWorks KentuckianaWorks

Community Conversations Support Refugee Employment

KentuckianaWorks held a series of three Refugee Employment Roundtables that took place over the last several months, shedding light on what worked when it came to employing refugee workers and what stood out as persistent challenges to their employment success.

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