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Six+ Years’ of Searching in San Diego

May 23, 2022 | No Comments

Since March 2016—when KRA launched Searching in San Diego, the official Podcast of the San Diego Career Centers, operated for the SDWP—more than 120 episodes have provided on-demand access to up-to-date “workforce topics, trends, and tips” for both jobseekers and employers. In E121: Working with Purpose, learn how to incorporate more meaning and purpose into your work, and your interests into any job, without having to find a different line of work. More educational and informative episodes, via iTunes, Spotify, and Soundcloud include: E120: Rethinking Your Career During the Great Resignation (2) and E119: Rethinking Your Career During the Great Resignation (1)—In this
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KRA Surpasses 100 Episodes of “Searching in San Diego” Podcasts

October 22, 2021 | No Comments

The San Diego Career Centers (SDCC)—operated by KRA for the San Diego Workforce Partnership (SDWP)—launched Searching in San Diego, the official SDWP Podcast for on-demand access to up-to-date “workforce topics, trends, and tips” for both jobseekers and employers in March 2016. To date, 108 episodes have been co-hosted by Diana Saldivar, KRA Career Centers Brand Manager and Doug Foresta, Workforce180 Director of Podcast Services and Communications, and supported by KRA/SDWP Career- and Business-Services specialists, who contribute their expertise. For example, in E108: The Tables Have Turned, Maxine Suka, KRA Director of Workforce Operations, discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has caused the “tables
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KRA San Diego Airs Pandemic-Relevant Podcasts

December 11, 2020 | No Comments

In March 2016, the San Diego Metro Region Career Centers—now a Countywide program operated by KRA for the San Diego Workforce Partnership (SDWP)—launched its first major online program, Searching in San Diego, the official SDWP Podcast for on-demand access to up-to-date “workforce topics, trends, and tips” for both jobseekers and employers. To date, 92 Podcasts have aired, co-hosted by Diana Saldivar, KRA Career Centers Brand Manager and Doug Foresta, Workforce180 Director of Podcast Services and Communications, and supported by KRA/SDWP Career- and Business-Services specialists, who frequently contribute their personal experiences as well as their professional expertise. For example, in the
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KRA Airs More “Searching in San Diego” Podcasts

September 12, 2016 | No Comments

In March, the KRA San Diego Metro Career Centers, operated for the San Diego Workforce Partnership, launched an increasingly popular online media tool—podcasting—which provides on-demand access to information and resources. The launch included an introductory episode on Why Social Media is Important for Workforce Development. In April, Diana Saldivar, KRA Social Media Coordinator, announced, “We have released our first four ‘Searching in San Diego’ podcasts in our continuing objective to stay connected to our career-seekers, business partners, and other Metro Region workforce-development stakeholders.” In the ensuing months, KRA/San Diego has aired 11 more podcasts, five “How To” episodes, such as How to
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KRA/San Diego P2E Success Story #3

October 14, 2013 | No Comments

It was reported in the September issue of the Monthly Spotlight! that the KRA/San Diego Metro Career Centers [1] operation had launched a new initiative, the Platform to Employment (P2E) Program [2]. Funded by the Wal-Mart Foundation, Citi Community Development, and the AARP Foundation, P2E was successfully (71% unsubsidized-job placement) piloted in the Southwestern Region of Connecticut by CTWorks [3], and then expanded by The Workplace organization to 10 major cities, including San Diego. There, it is administered by the San Diego Workforce Partnership (SDWP), KRA client for the operation of four San Diego Metro Career Centers. Read about some
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KRA/San Diego P2E Success Story #2

October 7, 2013 | No Comments

It was reported in the September issue of the Monthly Spotlight! that the KRA/San Diego Metro Career Centers [1] operation had launched a new initiative, the Platform to Employment (P2E) Program [2]. Funded by the Wal-Mart Foundation, Citi Community Development, and the AARP Foundation, P2E was successfully (71% unsubsidized-job placement) piloted in the Southwestern Region of Connecticut by CTWorks [3], and then expanded by The Workplace to 10 major cities, including San Diego, where it is administered by the San Diego Workforce Partnership (SDWP), KRA client for the operation of four San Diego Metro Career Centers. Read about some KRA/San Diego/P2E participants’ experiences at:
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KRA/San Diego P2E Success Story #1

September 30, 2013 | No Comments

It was reported in the September issue of the Monthly Spotlight! that KRA/San Diego Metro Career Centers* had launched a new initiative, the Platform to Employment (P2E) Program. Funded by the Wal-Mart Foundation, Citi Community Development, and the AARP Foundation, P2E was successfully (71% unsubsidized-job placement) piloted in the Southwestern Region of Connecticut by CTWorks**, and then expanded by The Workplace to 10 major cities, including San Diego, where it is administered by the San Diego Workforce Partnership (SDWP), the WIB for the Region, and KRA client for the operation of four San Diego Metro Career Centers. Those eligible for P2E are Veterans,
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KRA's Rayos Presents at Alma Mater

October 17, 2014 | No Comments

Recently, Maylynne Rayos, Training Account Coordinator, San Diego Metro Region America’s Job Centers of California (AJCC)—operated by KRA Corporation for the San Diego Workforce Partnership—presented at Point Loma Nazarene University’s (PLNU) 2014 session of an annual event, “Major Minute”, which afforded the 50+ students in attendance to consider majors that could lead to exciting career opportunities. On a panel with other presenters, Maylynne, a NAWDP-Certified Workforce Development Professional, spoke about her education and major, and her career in the Workforce Services industry, including the comprehensive array of workforce development services offered through the AJCC network. Maylynne, who earned her MA
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KRA Monthly Spotlight!

September 27, 2013 | No Comments

This month’s Spotlight! is shining brightly on a new KRA/San Diego Metro Region Career Centers program, Platform to Employment (P2E). In November 2012, the WorkPlace received Wal-Mart Foundation, Citi Community Development, and AARP Foundation funding to implement a national P2E Program in 10 major cities. For San Diego, the fourth city selected, P2E is funded by the San Diego Workforce Partnership, KRA client-partner for the operation of the Career Centers. P2E is an innovative, privately funded response to the crisis of long-term unemployment (LTU). Eligibility includes Veterans under 30 and individuals over 50, who have exhausted their UI benefits. The goals for each participant are to: become champions for their own careers, learn new skills, complete an 8-
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KRA Monthly Spotlight!

June 30, 2020 | No Comments

KRA Expands Online Services for Customers During Pandemic In March 2016, the San Diego Metro Region America’s Job Career Centers (AJCC)—now a County-wide workforce-services program operated by KRA for the San Diego Workforce Partnership (SDWP)—launched its first major online program, Searching in San Diego, the official SDWP Podcast for on-demand access to the most up-to-date “workforce topics, trends, and tips” for both jobseeker- and employer-customers. To date, 81 podcasts have aired, dual-hosted by Diana Saldivar, KRA Career Centers Brand Manager and Doug Foresta, Workforce180 Director of Podcast Services and Communications, and supported by a team of Career- and Business-Services professionals, whose own experiences, many
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