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Five fast growing healthcare jobs in Louisville that aren't nursing
There are many types of good-paying healthcare jobs needed in the region. While nursing is a well-known healthcare position, this slideshow highlights other positions that are also in high demand.
A snapshot of nursing jobs in Louisville
Healthcare jobs are a critical part of Louisville’s economy. 4 out of every 10 healthcare jobs in the Louisville area are in nursing. In this article, we provide a snapshot of the nursing profession in Louisville.
New study confirms value of SummerWorks
SummerWorks is a summer youth employment program designed to provide job skills and experience for Louisville’s young people. KentuckianaWorks partnered with the Kentucky Center for Statistics to examine the long-term impacts of participating in SummerWorks.
Diminishing federal funding for workforce development impairing Kentucky's labor force goals
According to a new report from KentuckianaWorks, after adjusting for inflation, overall workforce spending in Kentucky decreased by 6.8% between 2013 and 2017 from $1.1 billion dollars to $1.04 billion dollars, a decline of $77 million dollars. Much of this drop is a result of federal disinvestment in workforce spending.
Household Income Distribution in Louisville Visualized as 100 homes
The median household income in Louisville is $57,000. We've visualized what the income distribution of the Louisville, MSA would look like if there were only 100 houses.