Monthly Archives August 2023

August 1, 2023, marked the beginning of Black Business Month that celebrates the success and innovation of African-American entrepreneurs. In February 2023, the SBA Office of Advocacy released a report, indicating that 3.12 million Black-owned businesses generate $206 billion in annual revenue, supporting 3.56 million U.S. jobs.  “That’s millions of people filling the needs of our local communities and creating jobs for workers of all backgrounds.” KRA, founded in 1981 by Knowlton R. Atterbeary, is proud to be one of those 3.12 million enterprises, and of its recognition as a National Leader in Workforce Development Services. Early in a career devoted
Read More

I joined KRA as a Job Developer on a contract with the North Central Connecticut WDB, never envisioning that this job would develop into a 14-year, life-changing journey, and that… …I’d be promoted six times in 12 years, culminating in my position as Managing Director of Operational Excellence; …co-facilitating a Dislocated Workers’ workshop at the 2010 NAWB Annual Forum would lead to 30+ in-person and virtual presentations for our industry’s premier associations’ training and development (T&D) events; …in 2015, NAWDP would honor me with its Professional Development Award; and …a neophyte Job Developer in July 2009 would assume the Office
Read More

In June, The Partnership, which oversees the largest public workforce development system in the country, issued a press release announcing Mr. Wright’s appointment as chief executive officer. Since 2016, KRA has valued its relationship with The Partnership, beginning with our operation of the Garfield One-Stop Career Center, and expanding over time to include the Westside AJC and the Chatham Workforce and Education Center on the South Side. Through career services for jobseekers and business services for the region’s employers, KRA supports The Partnership in the operation of many diverse programs, including many in the construction sector. For example, KRA plays
Read More