Gov. Beshear announces program to ensure Louisville students are prepared for life after graduation
A new program will seek to ensure every senior in the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) is signed up to go onto higher education or…
Workforce Development
Op-ed: It’s time to tackle Kentucky’s workforce crisis
The following is an op-ed piece authored by Kentucky Chamber President and CEO Ashli Watts Wherever you go in Kentucky, the “now hiring” signs are…
Workforce issue solutions including improving Kentucky’s UI system, tax reform, and removing barriers to education and employment presented to lawmakers
Kentucky continues to struggle with workforce participation in many ways. The Kentucky Chamber testified in front of legislators Thursday about its new report on the…
Kentucky Chamber Foundation launches Kentucky Talent Hub, an online platform to connect employers and job seekers
As Kentucky ranks 48th in the nation in workforce participation, and employers continue to struggle to find talent while recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, the…
Kentucky Chamber Foundation Releases 20 Years in the Making: Kentucky’s Workforce Crisis Report
To better understand the magnitude and complexities of Kentucky’s workforce struggles, as well as the policy remedies available to state leaders, the Kentucky Chamber Foundation…
Op-Ed: Employers Can Help Kentuckians Reach Long-term Recovery While Building Their Workforce
The following is an op-ed piece authored by LaKisha Miller, Van Ingram, Pat Fogarty and Jamie Johnson LaKisha Miller is Executive Director of the Kentucky…
Ford Motor Company, SK Innovation announce largest economic development project in Kentucky history, creating 5,000 jobs
On Monday, Ford Motor Company and SK Innovation announced plans to invest $5.8 billion in Kentucky to build two electric battery plants, which will create…
New Kentucky Transformational Employment Program Empowers Businesses to Play a Leading Role in Addressing Addiction Crisis
As part of the state’s ongoing efforts to address the Commonwealth’s addiction crisis and provide meaningful support to Kentuckians impacted by substance use, the Kentucky…
Kentucky has too many people without jobs and too many jobs without people, Kentucky Chamber tells legislators
Kentucky’s critical workforce shortage was the focus of comments from the Kentucky Chamber to legislators at the State Fair during a meeting of the Interim…
Gov. Beshear appoints Kentucky Chamber and others to Recovery Ready Communities Advisory Council
An advisory council has been appointed to help implement a new state law seeking to help Kentucky battle substance use disorder and ensure Kentuckians have…