KentuckianaWorks

05/29/2026

“Employees with young children are juggling many priorities and working hard to ensure everyone gets what they need, both at work and at home.” — Kate Dean, Child Care Aware of Kentucky

When employers talk about workforce challenges, conversations often focus on recruitment, retention, and absenteeism. Increasingly, another factor is impossible to ignore: access to affordable, reliable child care. Read more: kentuckianaworks.org/news/2026/childcare-workforce-solutions

05/27/2026

“It was kind of my way to take back my life.” Thank you Mayor Craig Greenberg and Louisville Metro Government for supporting life-changing programs like the KentuckianaWorks College Access Center and The Spot: Young Adult Opportunity Center (a partnership with Goodwill Kentucky). Learn more about these resources at KentuckianaWorks.org.

05/27/2026

Youth unemployment is up, and teens are feeling it most. Check out our most recent Labor Market Update to find out more about youth unemployment, child care workforce solutions, workforce news, and more: https://conta.cc/4nKuC8h

05/21/2026

Get certified! Get paid! Explore hands-on careers in Logistics 📦 Transportation 🚚 Manufacturing 🔧 and Construction 🏗 in the Louisville region at kentuckianaworks.org/explore!

05/18/2026

"Before the training, I struggled with breaking into that interpersonal relationship...If you can show someone that they do matter, I think it goes a long way to securing their future with the company."

How can companies keep their workers engaged and lower their rates of turnover? KentuckianaWorks is partnering with local employers like WireCrafters to promote higher quality jobs and improve retention. Learn more at kentuckianaworks.org/employers.

05/15/2026

🚨 Explore career opportunities in Corrections, EMS, Police, Fire, and more with the Kentucky Career Center - Louisville Region! 🚨

📅 May 21 from 10 am-1 pm
📍Shelby County Career Center, 77 Mack Walters Rd
📱 Questions? Call us at (502) 230-8019

Let us help you start your career as a First Responder! Meet directly with recruiters, learn about available positions, and get direct access to agencies actively hiring.

05/14/2026

"I learned that grant writing isn't just about asking for money; it’s about understanding the big purpose and mission behind a non-profit." — Aaren Gasaway, After the Tassel Intern

If you think high school internships are limited to filing and coffee runs, think again. The After the Tassel interns at Thumbprint recently wrapped up projects that would challenge seasoned professionals:

🔍 Strategic Research: Students mastered the Instrumentl system to identify and vet grant opportunities for non-profit and healthcare clients.

🤖 Tech Innovation: Interns performed UX and QA testing for a newly launched AI writing product, Grant Partner, helping developers get the product across the finish line.

📱 Marketing & Strategy: The team completed a full year of social media content calendars for two major clients—LeadingAge Kentucky and Line Nine—in just four weeks.

📊 Financial Operations: Students built forecasting models and budget-versus-actual reports for a multi-million dollar organization to provide better visibility for the entire company.

These students demonstrated that they are not just "the future"—they are productive contributors today. They are leaving this program with a resume that proves they can handle the "weeds" of industry-standard systems.

05/13/2026

Local healthcare careers that pay $64k+ without a 4-year degree! We've compiled a list of professions in the in-demand healthcare sector that have median salaries of at least $64,000 in the Louisville region. Less than half of workers in these careers nationally have a Bachelor’s Degree. Check out the article to see the list!

These professions, part of the in-demand healthcare sector, have median salaries of at least $64,000 in the Louisville region.

05/07/2026

"We are here to give these students real-life experience... so that when they leave us, they can prosper—whether they stay here at Thumbprint or move elsewhere." — Ashby Eggers, Director of Healthcare Solutions at Thumbprint

The transition from high school to the professional world is one of the most critical leaps a young person can make. Through KentuckianaWorks and the After the Tassel program, we are seeing exactly how that bridge should be built.

Thumbprint recently hosted a celebration to recognize the incredible work of these interns. With a structure of 15 hours, for 15 weeks at $15 an hour, these students were given a serious platform to prove their value.

📍 44 JCPS high school seniors were placed in diverse fields, from the offices of Thumbprint to healthcare facilities like Signature Healthcare and Nazareth.
📍 This initiative is proving that our local students are ready for the challenge and directly contributing to the economic development of our city and state.
📍 By providing hands-on learning and professional experience, we are shaping the next generation of leaders and innovators.
When we align student potential with real-world opportunity, the entire region wins.

05/06/2026

Check out our most recent Labor Market Update! Find out more about Louisville's job market, healthcare careers, workforce news, and more: https://conta.cc/3OVmvZx