Monthly Archives August 2022

KRA Celebrates the American Worker

KRA Celebrates the American Worker

August 31, 2022 | No Comments

Just as the American workforce is the heart and soul of the Economy of the United States, KRA’s workforce has been the heart and soul of our business, actualizing our Vision, “to engage businesses, develop workers, and nurture stronger communities” for more than 40 years. Therefore, our fist expression of gratitude is to KRA’s employees, whose commitment to our company, dedication to our clients and customers, and professionalism and resilience during challenging times never wavers. We are equally grateful that, as a National Leader in Workforce Development Services, KRA is an integral member of an industry fiercely dedicated to the
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KRA Sponsors SETA Conference and Pre-Con Keynote Session

KRA Sponsors SETA Conference and Pre-Con Keynote Session

August 12, 2022 | No Comments

The Southeastern Employment and Training Association, the “premier membership association for providing professional growth opportunities to workforce development partners and practitioners across the southeast”, will convene its Fall 2022 Conference, August 28-31, 2022, in Louisville, Kentucky. KRA is a proud sponsor of  the Conference and of Joseph L. Seymour, KRA Managing Director, Operational Excellence; SETA 1st Vice President/President-elect; and Keynote Speaker for the Pre-Con Session, Manifest Your Maximum. On the first day, Joseph will present Unlocked Potential and Increased Impact for Workforce Development Professionals, an inspirational and informational session to “manifest your maximum”, highlighting unique impact strategies for time management
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Temporary Internship Leads to Permanent Hire for Local Employer

Temporary Internship Leads to Permanent Hire for Local Employer

August 8, 2022 | No Comments

KRA/Baltimore City customers enrolled in the Work Participation, Placement, and Support Services Program must complete an unpaid Work Experience (WEX) Internship, at the end of which, the jobseeker is hired by the employer, assigned to another WEX-site, or placed in permanent employment elsewhere, if appropriate. Some WEX-site employers embrace a mission so aligned with our own, that a partnership is inevitable—as in the case of Paul’s Place, Inc. that offers 20+ developmental and support-services programs, e.g. computer classes, family workshops, and job training. Shawnda Walker, KRA/WEX Program Supervisor reports, “Paul’s Place supervises, on average, seven Interns daily.  During the previous
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