No Age Limit on Determination and Motivation
On the same day, February 26, 2024, that Lisa Erby, 69, visited the Chatham Education & Workforce Center—operated for the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership (The Partnership)—she enrolled in KRA’s Workforce […]
Ruiz to Present 2024 NAWDP Virtual Academy
The National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) has chosen Zaskia Ruiz, KRA EVP &COO, to design and present a comprehensive 3-day Fiscal Management Virtual Academy developed for workforce […]
KRA Louisiana Education and Career Expo a Resounding Success
On May 8th, Isabella Cheng, KTAL NBC 6 News, posted an article titled, Highly Anticipated Career Expo Arrives in Shreveport, reporting, “An organization bridging the gap between education and employment […]
KRA to Exhibit and Present at NAWDP 40th Annual Conference
KRA, in its 43rd year of operation, is pleased to join NAWDP in celebrating its 40 Years of Excellence, acknowledging the association’s achievements, contributions, and impact on the workforce-development […]
ASWA/WIOA Reauthorization USCM Sign-On Letter to the U.S. Senate
Reprint Courtesy of the U.S. Conference of Mayors On April 17, 2024, Kate Gallego, Mayor of Phoenix and Chair, USCM Jobs, Education and Workforce Standing Committee sent an ASWA/WIOA Reauthorization […]
KRA’s Ruiz Presenting at NAJA 40th Annual National Conference
The National Association of Job Training Assistance has created a dynamic line up of Speakers and Presenters for its 40th Annual National Conference in Atlanta, GA, May 13 – 17, […]
WIOA Reauthorization Bill Passes House, USCM Action Alert Goes to Mayors
Courtesy of the U.S. Conference of Mayors Workforce Development Council WEEKLY NEWSLETTER – April 15, 2024 “On Tuesday, April 9, 2024, the House passed the bipartisan legislation A Stronger Workforce […]
Building the Workforce of Tomorrow: Leadership Perspectives from the 2024 NAWB Forum- Part Two
Welcome back for Part 2 of KRA’s The Hub special series recorded live at the 2024 NAWB Forum in Washington, D.C. In Episode 30, host Jonathan Overall, Senior Director, Workforce […]
KRA Labor Luncheon: Empowering Louisiana’s Workforce Development
In November 2023, KRA announced its partnership with the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) to support Family Independence Temporary Assistance Program (FITAP) participants in achieving sustainable employment. […]
Building the Workforce of Tomorrow: Leadership Perspectives from the 2024 NAWB Forum- Part One
In this special two-part series from KRA’s The Hub podcast, host Jonathan Overall, Senior Director, Workforce Operations, sits down with influential leaders in the workforce development space at the 2024 […]