Monthly Archives January 2024

The Evolution of the KRA Newsletter

January 16, 2024 | No Comments

There was a pronounced shift from print to digital media in the first 20 years of this century, and as we reflect on our first newsletter, KRA Today—which debuted in 1995—we bear witness to the profound impact this movement has had over the past 29 years. KRA Today served as a tangible touchpoint with our clients, community partners, employees, and industry collaborators, embodying reliability and trust. Through the newsletter, we highlighted our R&E expertise, e.g., KRA Evaluates New Hampshire School-to-Work Program, as well as our expanding workforce-services operations, e.g., KRA Wins Another Kentucky Youth-Services Contract. Though we continued to print
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KRA and The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership Sponsor Winter Hiring Event

January 11, 2024 | No Comments

KRA created this eye-catching flyer to attract jobseekers to a free, open-to-the-public career fair co-sponsored by KRA and its client-partner, the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership, January 25, 2024, 11am-3pm EST, at the Westside American Job Center in East Garfield Park, 605 South Albany Avenue. Whether in need of immediate employment or long-term career options, jobseekers should not miss this chance to kick-start their professional journey, as the Event presents opportunities to connect with top companies, explore diverse career options, hear from various industry leaders, and meet the decision makers! KRA encourages job-seeking candidates to dress professionally and bring plenty of
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KRA Founder and President & CEO Featured on The Hub Podcast

January 10, 2024 | No Comments

In October 2022, we launched The Hub, the official podcast of KRA Corporation, as a platform dedicated to providing valuable insights and knowledge to our listeners. We believe that sharing diverse workforce-services perspectives and experiences is essential for our audience to learn about industry trends, and to explore various professional journeys. Hosting the podcasts is Doug Foresta, with frequent co-host appearances by Jonathan Overall, KRA Senior Director, Workforce Operations. Episode #24, the first of 2024, features The Origin and Evolution of KRA: A Conversation with the Founder and President & CEO Knowlton Atterbeary, in which he traces the origin of
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KRA and MY Academy to Present at CWA’S Youth Summit 2024

January 10, 2024 | No Comments

On February 7, 2024, 1:15pm – 2:15pm PST, a KRA team will present The Possibility Project – A “No Walls” Approach to Youth Engagement and Development, reflective of the Summit’s theme, Expanding Horizons. Terrance Bowens, KRA Program Manager, will lead a team that includes Karla Johnson, KRA Young Adult Career Coach, and Bill Dobson, Interim Director, Motivated Youth (MY) Academy, KRA client-partner for the operation of a California public-charter school offering programs for families and students seeking individualized curriculum, personalized teacher support, and scheduling flexibility. With KRA since 2010, Bowens—an accomplished workshop facilitator and trainer, including presentations for
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