Find uplifting stories about heroes, innovations, and solutions
8975 results for "kentucky jobs"
A thermal transfer ribbon manufacturer is investing $6 million to expand its Boone County facility, creating 44 new jobs for Kentucky workers. The move adds to Kentucky's growing economic momentum with over 70,000 jobs created since 2023.
Lexington, Kentucky is becoming a hotspot for filmmakers seeking alternatives to expensive coastal productions, creating thousands of local jobs and pumping millions into the economy. The state's generous tax incentives and signature hospitality are turning Kentucky into Hollywood's new favorite location.
Franklin, Kentucky just tied for 9th best micropolitan area in the nation after bringing in $605 million in new investment and nearly 1,000 jobs. The small city's strategic location and business-friendly approach turned 2025 into its most successful year ever.
A nutrition company is bringing nearly 100 new jobs and millions in investment to Northern Kentucky. Steuart Nutrition's new headquarters and manufacturing facility marks a major win for the region's growing economy.
A California startup just secured $24.9 million to build America's first advanced battery electrolyte factory in Louisville, creating 110 permanent jobs and 390 construction positions. The breakthrough semi-solid battery technology promises safer, more efficient electric vehicles while strengthening domestic manufacturing.
A European tech giant is investing over $2 million to build a cutting-edge microchip testing lab in Lexington, bringing 20 high-paying jobs to Kentucky's growing advanced manufacturing sector. The facility will help design the chips that power everything from electric vehicles to solar panels.
California's Jobs First initiative has generated over 61,000 new jobs across the state with $1.6 billion in regional investments. The program tailors job creation strategies to each area's unique industries, from medtech to manufacturing.
Toyota just announced it will produce its first electric vehicle in America, creating thousands of jobs in Kentucky and North Carolina. The move marks a major milestone for U.S. manufacturing and clean energy.
A former manufacturing CEO is investing half a million dollars to train high schoolers for skilled jobs after his first factory opened in the same Kentucky town. His gift brings cutting-edge equipment and industry certifications to 26 students at Ludlow High School.
California's job market just scored its biggest monthly win in a year, adding nearly 94,000 jobs while unemployment dropped for the third straight month. The state accounted for more than half of all new jobs nationwide in January.
New Jersey started 2026 with a much-needed employment boost, adding 6,000 jobs in January while the unemployment rate fell to 5.2%. Private sector growth is leading the charge, with professional services, healthcare, and construction creating thousands of new opportunities for Garden State workers.
Job seekers are sending hundreds of applications without hearing back, and new research shows it's not their fault. NPR and Slate experts reveal the "AI doom loop" making hiring harder despite decent unemployment numbers.
American employers added 172,000 jobs in May, beating predictions by more than 60% as the job market proves stronger than expected. Workers across leisure, hospitality, and healthcare are finding new opportunities even as economists worried about a slowdown.
Spain's Malaga province added more than 10,000 jobs for the third straight month, reaching record employment levels and powering more than half of all job creation across Andalucía. Unemployment dropped to its lowest point since 2008, bringing hope to a region transforming its economic future.
The American job market just delivered its strongest surprise in years, adding 172,000 positions in May when economists expected barely half that number. Even better news: earlier spring numbers were revised upward, showing the economy creating over 200,000 jobs in March for the first time since early 2024.
Four Okanagan companies just secured provincial funding that will create over 100 new jobs while helping homegrown businesses reach more customers. From recycled rubber flooring to custom trailers, these manufacturers are expanding with support from BC's Manufacturing Jobs Fund.
Pennsylvania just reached a historic employment milestone with over 6.2 million nonfarm jobs, the highest number ever recorded in the state. Despite a slight uptick in unemployment to 4.3%, the commonwealth added nearly 18,000 jobs in January alone, led by strong growth in healthcare and education.
American employers defied expectations by adding 115,000 jobs in April, nearly double what experts predicted amid a global energy crisis. The resilient job market shows the economy staying strong even as gas prices surge past $4.50 per gallon.
California's Jobs First program invested nearly $1.6 billion in 2025, creating more than 61,000 new jobs and training 142,000 workers across all 13 economic regions. The groundbreaking initiative lets local communities design their own economic growth strategies instead of following a one-size-fits-all approach.
The Rockefeller Foundation just pledged $100 million to help 10 to 20 million Americans in struggling communities find good jobs in growing industries. The Baltimore summit brought together 250 leaders who announced partnerships that could create 1.6 million jobs nationwide.
Showing 20 of 8975