Kevin Loux, Author at Charlotte Works

05 Apr Charlotte Works enhances training provider program to improve economic mobility

Posted at 09:39h in Training by Kevin Loux

Through funding provided by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Charlotte Works provides scholarships for vocational training to those with barriers to employment. Each year, we grant approximately 300 scholarships to individuals who may need certification to start their careers, advance in their fields...

08 Mar Charlotte Works’ Career Ladders: What they are and how to use them

Posted at 06:00h in Data by Kevin Loux

The 2018 career ladders are here! Career ladders are a popular tool we’ve designed as a resource for career navigation; a visual representation of possible pathways for upward career growth. Each ladder consists of a group of closely related jobs that depict a path from entry-level...

15 Feb Digital access is critical for Charlotte’s residents and its workforce system

Posted at 17:01h in Advocacy, Data by Kevin Loux

Access to broadband internet is something we often take for granted. We rely so heavily on the internet at work, home and shopping that most of the population would consider it a necessity to live. But did you know that 13.2 percent of people in...

09 Feb Education gaps and their impact on Charlotte’s workforce

Posted at 10:52h in Data by Kevin Loux

Education plays a powerful role in economic mobility. Studies show that a child’s zip code is more likely to determine his or her future success than other factors like cognitive ability. Local education initiatives have become a robust talking point for Charlotte leaders working to...

01 Feb Housing affordability and workforce in Charlotte

Posted at 09:57h in Advocacy, Data by Kevin Loux

Charlotte Works' Community Poverty Indicators map shares data about poverty across Mecklenburg County based on zip codes. We're highlighting each of the indicators to show the workforce implications. Housing affordability refers to areas where housing is affordable and/or unaffordable in Mecklenburg County. Affordability is determined by...

18 Jan What jobs are at risk of automation in Charlotte?

Posted at 12:29h in Careers, Data by Kevin Loux

[caption id="attachment_6624" align="alignright" width="300"] photo credit: Mailchimp[/caption] Automation is a hot topic as robots and technology evolve to fulfill everyday tasks. Society frequently associates automation with manufacturing-related jobs, and rightly so. Most assembly line positions have been replaced by machines that place products and parts on...

16 Jan Who is and who isn’t in Charlotte’s labor force

Posted at 16:46h in Data by Kevin Loux

The infographic below will help you understand the components of Mecklenburg County's labor force, which has an approximately 72 percent participation rate. It shows 100 people, with each person representing approximately 8,350 people, or one percent of the County's civilian population aged 16 and over. Sources:...

21 Jun Labor market trends highlighted at economic research conference

Posted at 18:39h in Data by Kevin Loux

Each year, C2ER (Council for Community and Economic Research) attracts economic researchers, labor market analysts and other professionals together to discuss best practices in economic and workforce development. We attended this year's conference in Denver, Co., themed "GenShift," which analyzed the changing workforce as Millennials...

Author: Kevin Loux