Tag: employment
Before coronavirus, state employment was climbing
As of February, Kentucky’s employment situation continued to improve with the addition of 3,800 jobs
Even with more working, jobless rates up slightly
In some cases, jobless rates increased because growth in work force outpaced growth in number of jobs.
Federal grant to help out-of-work coal miners
A grant from the U.S. Department of Labor will be used to help out-of-work coal miners in eastern Kentucky find jobs and receive training.
April 2019 unemployment remains unchanged from March report
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary April 2019 unemployment rate was 4 percent, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics, an agency within the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. The unemployment rate for April 2019 was unchanged from March 2019.
KentuckyWired exceeds employment rate
80 percent of construction work-hours to date have been performed by Kentucky citizens.
Kentucky receives federal grants to advance licensing reform and eliminate employment obstacles for veterans
As part of its Occupational and Licensing Review and Reform Program, the U.S. Department of Labor has awarded the Commonwealth of Kentucky two grants totaling $1.95 million.
Library program brings economic services to Kentucky families
A Library Economic Advantage Forum (LEAF) pilot program has launched in three Kentucky counties.
KentuckyOne Health to sever ties with doctors to cut costs
KentuckyOne Health will terminate employment contracts with about 25 doctors as a cost-cutting measure.
Job Initiative to Help Ky. Air National Guard Wing
A regional initiative that helps veterans find jobs in the greater Louisville area is partnering with the Kentucky Air National Guard's 123rd Airlift Wing to help its members transition out of the military.
Fake Employment Scam – Better Business Bureau 9-21
Online job opportunities that look too good to be true, probably are. Better Business Bureau's Heather Clary drops by the studio to share an example with Meteorologist Eric Burke.
Proposals sought to attract jobs, industry to Appalachia
Kentucky officials are seeking proposals from local leaders for projects that will attract new industry and more jobs to Appalachia.
Centre College Class of 2015 achieves 98% employment and graduate school placement
According to data recently compiled by Centre College, 98 percent of the Class of 2015 is either employed or pursuing advanced study since graduation this past May.
Jobless rates rise in 65 Kentucky counties
State officials say unemployment rates increased in 65 of Kentucky's 120 counties between March 2015 and March 2016.
Agency tries to revive region’s economy with telework jobs
An agency in eastern Kentucky is attempting to revive the area's economy with telework jobs as the region's coal industry struggles.
Jobless rate falls in 59 Kentucky counties in January 2016
Unemployment rates fell in 59 of Kentucky's 120 counties between January 2015 and January 2016.
Kentucky’s auto sector delivered more growth in 2015
Kentucky's automotive industry produced more vehicles and increased its employment in 2015.
Jobless rates up in 109 Kentucky counties
Kentucky officials say jobless rates rose in 109 counties between December 2014 and December 2015.
Kentucky jobless rate rises in December
Kentucky officials say the state's unemployment rate increased at the end of last year.
Jobless rates down in 109 counties in October 2015
Kentucky officials are reporting lower unemployment rates in 109 of the state's 120 counties between October 2014 and October 2015.
Jobless rates down in 109 Kentucky counties in October 2015
Unemployment rates fell in 109 Kentucky counties between October 2014 and October 2015, rose in seven counties and remained the same in four, according to the Kentucky Office of Employment and Training.
