COVID-19 Publications
COVID-19 Publications
In the first six months of the COVID-19 pandemic, Blueprint Kentucky released short reports to provide Kentucky data on changes to employment and the economy.
Kentucky Counties Vulnerable to Shift to Remote Work
The authors explore two factors when assessing a county’s readiness for remote work: the availability of digital connectivity and/or the share of workers employed in industries and occupations that are amenable to remote work.
Learn MoreCOVID-19's Impact on Small Business in Kentucky
COVID-19 has created both a health and economic crisis around the world. Small businesses face hardships as cities and states have moved to social distancing or full stay-at-home measures. In Kentucky, restaurants and retail have had to close their doors.
Learn MoreCOVID-19 and the Self-Employed in Kentucky
On March 25, 2020, the governor announced unemployment benefits eligibility was expanded to self-employed, independent contractors and freelance workers. This component of the economy, non-employer business, is particularly important.
Learn MorePaycheck Protection Program: Who Received Loans in Ky.
This program is a loan designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll. SBA will forgive loans if all employee retention criteria are met, and the funds are used for eligible expenses.
Learn MoreNew Jobs in Lexington, Kentucky | May-August 2020
These are graphs and tables of three-month data on companies hiring, skills required and occupations listed for the Lexington, Kentucky, area. Data are from JobsEq, RTI 2020.
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