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A view of the region's job centers over the last 20 years
Job centers in the Kentuckiana region have grown and spread out over the last 20 years. Having access to a reliable vehicle is a significant factor in economic success in a region with decentralized employment opportunities. See where jobs are located across the region and how that's changed over the last two decades in this latest post.
Spotlight on Job Quality
Labor Day is celebrated to recognize the “social and economic achievements of American workers.” So in celebration of the American worker, and those within the Louisville region in particular, this post will cover job quality. As stated in the KentuckianaWorks mission, dignified work is that which satisfies needs, creates value, and inspires hope.
Half of the region's workforce earns at least $44k
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported in May 2022 the Louisville region’s median hourly wage was $21.33 per hour, or $44,360 per year. More than half of the region’s workforce is earning a living wage for a single adult with no children. But the region’s median wage is still short of the family-supporting wage for a family of four with two working adults.
Data is a Four Letter Word
Setting goals for quality and equity are important, but benchmarking and measuring progress is just as crucial. The data will tell the story over time.
Frontline Job Innovation at Paradise Tomato Kitchens
Paradise Tomato Kitchens, a partner in KentuckianaWorks’ Redesigned Jobs, Resilient Workers initiative, is building a culture that prioritizes frontline workers.