Monthly Archives October 2022

KRA Monthly Spotlight!

KRA Supports History Making CTA Modernization Project According to a 2020 Cumming Group report, “The Chicago [construction industry] is forecasted to see…growth after a lackluster performance during the 2010s…primarily due to the infrastructure sector, as the city looks to extend and modernize its rail and highway network. As Chicago has long been a hub for the logistics industry, the market is relatively well-positioned to benefit from this shift.” In support of this “shift”, the KRA Chicago-Westside American Job Center (WAJC) operated for The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership, hosted an Information Event for the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Red and Purple Modernization
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Official Launch of KRA’s Podcast!

KRA is pleased to announce that we have rebooted our “Searching in San Diego” podcast over to KRA’s The Hub for on-demand access to up-to-date workforce-services topics, trends, and tips!  Click on the links below for a preview of a few episodes. Welcome to The Hub – Maxine Suka, KRA Director of Workforce Operations, Strategic Initiatives, reveals what you can expect from the podcast, the topics we will cover, and the benefits of tuning in! Celebrating Workforce Development Month – Maxine Suka discusses the history of Workforce Development Month and creative ways organizations can celebrate. Advancing Employment for People with Disabilities – October
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Seymour Presents at NAWDP Youth Symposium

Joseph Seymour, KRA Managing Director, Organizational Excellence and SETA 1st VP/President-elect, opened an e-mail that read, “After a review of your proposal, we have ACCEPTED your submission for The Outcome Zone: Effective Performance Management for Workforce Professionals workshop. “We are EXCITED to have you be a part of NAWDP’s Youth Symposium 2022, and we appreciate your willingness to share your expertise with our attendees!” A 13-year KRA veteran, and prior recipient of NAWDP’s Professional Development Award, Joseph began creating diverse workshops, videos, and webinars in 2010, presenting at multiple National, Regional, and State Conferences and Forums, including several NAWDP Youth Development
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