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Immigrants are an important, but underutilized segment of the workforce
As local employers continue to search for workers to fill their open positions, some have expanded efforts to reach under-utilized labor. The region’s immigrants and refugees are a critical part of the workforce, but they are more likely to be underemployed than US-born workers. Strategies to address this untapped talent can improve economic outcomes for employers, workers, and the overall region.
Michael Gritton given Impact Award by the National Youth Employment Coalition
Yesterday, Michael Gritton of KentuckianaWorks received the inaugural Impact Award at the National Youth Employment Coalition’s Annual Forum. He was recognized for his many years of leadership on programming for disconnected youth and summer jobs.
How better employee benefits can help grow a company
An interview with retired business leader Paul Neumann, who led local manufacturing firm Universal Woods from $4 million in annual revenue to $80 million.
KentuckianaWorks celebrates opening of new Goodwill South Louisville Opportunity Campus
Earlier today, staff of KentuckianaWorks and its Power of Work program joined a variety of partners to celebrate the opening of Goodwill Industries of Kentucky’s brand new South Louisville Opportunity Center, located at 6201 Preston Highway.
Mayor Greenberg visits The Spot to announce more funding for young adults in need
Yesterday, Mayor Greenberg joined city leaders at The Spot: Young Adult Opportunity Campus to announce a new federal grant that will support more than 100 additional program participants.