Louisiana Economic Intelligence Dashboard
Committee of 100 for Economic Development
June 2024
- Six metro areas in Louisiana saw job gains over the last 12 months, driven by the construction and professional services sectors
- Labor demand has cooled significantly, easing workforce challenges for employer . . . However, postings for ‘in-demand’ jobs have not changed since 2018, while demand for all labor has fallen significantly here and across the South
- Louisiana ranks 43rd among all states for labor force participation, missing 142,000 workers
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