June 2024 Economic Intelligence Dashboard

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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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