Workforce Development in the U.S.A: A Legacy of Innovation and Policy Evolution
In July 2024, Charlotte Works, the WDB serving Mecklenburg County, NC, released a publication through its website that invited us to “Discover the history of workforce development in the United […]
KRA Recognized with 2024 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation
Cigna Healthcare has selected KRA as a recipient of its 2024 Silver Healthy Workforce Designation for demonstrating a strong commitment to the mental and physical health, vitality, and well-being of […]
Dr. King: Civil Rights Champion…Workers’ Rights Warrior
Today is the anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ‘s birthday in 1929, with Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Day celebrated on January 20th this year. Dr. King, recipient […]
ASPA: There’s No Economic Development Without Workforce Development
Recently, in its PA TIMES newsletter, the ASPA—of which KRA is an active member—posted an insightful article that resonated strongly with KRA and our President & CEO, Knowlton R. Atterbeary, […]
Workforce Outlook for 2025 and Beyond
The U.S. Conference of Mayors Workforce Development Council, of which KRA is a long-standing member, recently hosted a webinar featuring Congressman Jon Porter, previous Member of the U.S. House of […]
Good Jobs Challenge Hits Milestone with Over 12,000 American Workers Placed in Jobs
On November 13, 2024, hoodline.com posted an article that read, “The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced a significant milestone successfully placing over 12,000 American workers in jobs. The initiative, […]
Recruitment Campaign in LA County Draws Exceptional Community Response
Recently, KRA launched an extremely successful recruitment campaign in Los Angeles County, CA, demonstrating our superior advertising, vetting, and onboarding capabilities in the start-up of the Rancho Dominguez American Job […]
KRA/DC October Events Impact the “TANF for District Families” Community
The DC Department of Human Services (DHS) provides cash assistance to District families, supported by comprehensive case-management, educational development, occupational training, and job-placement services through TANF Employment Programs (TEP). Employing […]
WFI Papers Address “Key Issues in Workforce Development Programs and Practices”
In its November 4, 2024, WEEKLY NEWSLETTER, Washington Update section, the Conference of Mayors Workforce Development Council, of which KRA is a long-standing member, reprinted a set of papers—released in […]
KRA Louisiana Combines Career Pathways Graduation With Hiring Fair
KRA is pleased to announce that a ground-breaking Graduation Ceremony was convened recently for 50 graduates, who either obtained employment; completed one or more occupational-skills development training programs; or an […]