Monthly Archives February 2016

KRA February Spotlight!

February 29, 2016 | No Comments

KRA business partners, such as First Transit, appreciate the comprehensive assessment, screening, and post-placement follow-up services that have resulted in employment for 25+ PGWorks‘ jobseekers at an hourly rate up to $16.00, well above the local prevailing minimum wage. First Transit is the North American subsidiary of the international transportation giant, First Group, a public-transit provider specializing in fixed-route; paratransit; and airport, hospital, and university shuttle-bus services. Customized to the needs of those enrolled in PGWorks, funded by the Prince George’s County [MD]Department of Social Services, workforce-preparation through KRA’s proprietary Job-Readiness Academy ensures that customers are fully prepared to take advantage of self-sustaining
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Customer Credits KRA for Career Longevity Success

February 23, 2016 | No Comments

In May 2015, after 6 jobless years, through the KRA/PGWorks‘ Non-Custodial Parent Employment Program, ex-Security Officer Gerald Mackall was hired by USDA/APHIS as an Administrative Support Assistant, and was featured in a KRA June 2015 article. Since then, his career-path journey has been nothing short of meteoric. Last month, Gerald completed 2 months of a 6-month Basic LDP [Leadership Development Program], to be followed by a 9-month Intermediate LDP; this month, finished 4 of 10 Contracting Officer Certification Program courses, and once credentialed, will qualify for a GS-15 salary range of $128K to $160K; and next month, is re-registering at
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KRA Customers’ Careers Back on Track

February 16, 2016 | No Comments

Arlene and Karen had much in common: single with children; separated from careers in which they had invested many years; and at an age, 47, they felt was an obstacle to re-entering the workforce in positions close to, if not the same as, those they had held. Neither ever imagined circumstances that would lead them to PGWorks, operated by KRA for the Prince George’s County Department of Social Services. Arlene needed self-sustaining employment to avoid applying for TANF benefits, and Karen sought a living-wage opportunity to support her family, as well as to re-pay foster-care benefits incurred on her behalf. Both
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KRA Supports Healthcare Business Expansion Effort

February 10, 2016 | No Comments

KRA’s Work Participation, Placement, and Support Services Program, operated for the Baltimore City Department of Social Services, has partnered with a major local hospital, providing HR-support services to fill Dietary, Environmental Services, and Nursing positions critical to immediate and long-range growth and expansion goals. KRA’s innovative workplace-readiness, screening, and selection processes have already resulted in a Food Service Technician hire, and 10 more pre-screened candidates for CNA, Dietary Aide, and additional Technician openings. KRA looks forward to providing exceptional customer service to our new partner, challenged by the staffing demands imposed by a high-growth industry sector, and to our talented jobseekers
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KRA Creates Virtual Job Fair (VJF)…

February 1, 2016 | No Comments

…with the DC Public Charter School Board, Rocketship Education , and the TANF Employment Program, operated by KRA for the DC Department of Human Services, to recruit and screen candidates to fill counseling, teaching, and general-construction positions. The VJF utilizes Twitter’s Blab.im live-streaming application. KRA advertised VJF availability through several venues, convened a successful “mock” VJF to test functionality, and scheduled the live event for February 9, 2016. Jacque Patterson, Rocketship Regional Director, stated that he is “excited about this partnership with KRA…”, and his plan for building five schools over the next few years promises a mutually productive, long-term business relationship
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