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Why your company should hire high school-aged interns
Hiring more high school-aged interns today could have big impacts on tomorrow's labor force.
Jake Polansky, MPA
Mar 24
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February 2023
Bucking the Trend in Higher Education
While the state and nation have seen declines in enrollment, the Capital Region has seen a spike in public college and university enrollment. Is the…
Jake Polansky, MPA
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Andrew Fitzgerald
Feb 23
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How many more people are working from home?
The share of workers who worked primarily from home increased steadily in Baton Rouge during the 2010s, rising from 2.5% of all workers in 2011 to 3.5…
Jake Polansky, MPA
Feb 16
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January 2023
Downtown Hotels Are BRinging It
Staying downtown can be expensive, but many travelers don't mind paying the extra cost. What does this mean for the city-parish?
Jake Polansky, MPA
Jan 19
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December 2022
What do Welders, Nuclear Engineers, and Psychiatric Aides have in common?
While some of the fastest-growing occupations in Capital Region parishes may come as a surprise, they reflect the unique local economies that make up…
Jake Polansky, MPA
Dec 21, 2022
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BRAC's 2023 Economic Outlook
The last few years have been tough, especially for one of our largest sectors, but our analysis provides quite a few reasons for optimism regarding the…
Andrew Fitzgerald
Dec 7, 2022
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November 2022
What do the new School Performance Scores mean for K12 Education in the Capital Region?
New scores shed light on which Capital Region districts and schools are performing well, while also highlighting some areas of concern.
Jake Polansky, MPA
Nov 30, 2022
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Handshake: An Entrance for Higher Education Students into the Regional Workforce
The Capital Region has more than 58,000 students in higher education institutions – they should be low-hanging fruit in aiding our tight labor market
Andrew Fitzgerald
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Jake Polansky, MPA
Nov 17, 2022
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October 2022
Why Not Us? Profiling Greenville's Progress Ahead of BRAC's Canvas Trip
Greenville has earned a reputation as a great place to live, work, and play. What will Baton Rouge's leaders learn from this superstar mid-sized metro?
Jake Polansky, MPA
Oct 28, 2022
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Meeting the Moment for Nurses in Baton Rouge
The US saw 2% growth in nursing jobs over the last three years. At a time when demand for healthcare workers is high across the country, how did Baton…
Jake Polansky, MPA
Oct 14, 2022
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September 2022
Tracking the Cost of Living in a Time of Big Inflation
Anecdotally, we’ve all noticed that a dollar doesn’t go as far as it used to. But how has inflation impacted the Capital Region compared to the rest of…
Andrew Fitzgerald
Sep 20, 2022
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August 2022
Why are fewer people taking the bus?
Consumer spending is up and a near-record number of Baton Rouge residents are working, but CATS ridership remains below 2019 numbers and its recovery…
Jake Polansky, MPA
Aug 31, 2022
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