Posts by Marcie Dingle

January 15, 2023 A Time to Remember, Reflect, and Resolve to Realize His Dream Known generally as the “March on Washington”, the rally was actually promoted as the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, a call-to-action as critical today as it was, sadly, 60 years ago on August 28, 1963. In front of the Lincoln Memorial, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his historic I Have a Dream speech, regarded as one of the finest speeches in the history of American oratory, to a crowd estimated at 200,000 strong. An excerpt from Dr. King’s 17-minute speech includes, “I say
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KRA Chicago WAJC Customer Lands Six-Figure Dream Job Despite the recurring instability of his chosen occupation, a Tool & Die Maker in the Manufacturing Industry, Michael S. (Michael) maintained a 22-year career—until early 2020.  “I don’t recall ever being unemployed; it was the first time when the Pandemic hit.” When he applied for unemployment benefits, Michael, 39, learned about the WIOA Program at the KRA Westside American Job Center, operated for the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership.  When he enrolled, Mike Wolske (Mike) was assigned as his Career Coach. During one session, they discussed a possible career change—such as IT Network
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On October 12, 2018, Stephen Sisolak, then Clark County Commissioner, officiated at the Grand Opening of the American Job Center of Nevada (AJCN), operated by KRA for Nevadaworks, the Governor’s WDB for Northern Nevada.  On January 7, 2019, Commissioner Sisolak took office as the 30th Governor of Nevada. On October 20, 2022, he again played a key role in the Grand Opening of a KRA operation, i.e. a rebrand of the Reno-based AJCN as an EmployNV Business/Career HUB. (Link provides both print and video news coverage!) Governor Sisolak shared his thoughts, regarding the critical role of HUB operations in the economic success of the
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Honoring Those Who Served and Sacrificed In 1996, the Armed Services YMCA organization designated November as National Veterans and Military Families Month, with the U.S. Government recognizing the occasion every year since. KRA is grateful to our Veteran-Employees, and the families that supported them, for their service, and to Kevin Mayo, Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist; Mike Wolske, Career Coach; and Tim Wright, Corporate QA Manager for volunteering a selected profile of their military experience. With KRA for only 3 months, Kevin has worked diligently, carving out his place in the company and applying his military-leadership skills to maximum advantage.  He
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KRA Supports History Making CTA Modernization Project According to a 2020 Cumming Group report, “The Chicago [construction industry] is forecasted to see…growth after a lackluster performance during the 2010s…primarily due to the infrastructure sector, as the city looks to extend and modernize its rail and highway network. As Chicago has long been a hub for the logistics industry, the market is relatively well-positioned to benefit from this shift.” In support of this “shift”, the KRA Chicago-Westside American Job Center (WAJC) operated for The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership, hosted an Information Event for the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Red and Purple Modernization
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Joseph Seymour, KRA Managing Director, Organizational Excellence and SETA 1st VP/President-elect, opened an e-mail that read, “After a review of your proposal, we have ACCEPTED your submission for The Outcome Zone: Effective Performance Management for Workforce Professionals workshop. “We are EXCITED to have you be a part of NAWDP’s Youth Symposium 2022, and we appreciate your willingness to share your expertise with our attendees!” A 13-year KRA veteran, and prior recipient of NAWDP’s Professional Development Award, Joseph began creating diverse workshops, videos, and webinars in 2010, presenting at multiple National, Regional, and State Conferences and Forums, including several NAWDP Youth Development
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Just as the American workforce is the heart and soul of the Economy of the United States, KRA’s workforce has been the heart and soul of our business, actualizing our Vision, “to engage businesses, develop workers, and nurture stronger communities” for more than 40 years. Therefore, our fist expression of gratitude is to KRA’s employees, whose commitment to our company, dedication to our clients and customers, and professionalism and resilience during challenging times never wavers. We are equally grateful that, as a National Leader in Workforce Development Services, KRA is an integral member of an industry fiercely dedicated to the
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The Southeastern Employment and Training Association, the “premier membership association for providing professional growth opportunities to workforce development partners and practitioners across the southeast”, will convene its Fall 2022 Conference, August 28-31, 2022, in Louisville, Kentucky. KRA is a proud sponsor of  the Conference and of Joseph L. Seymour, KRA Managing Director, Operational Excellence; SETA 1st Vice President/President-elect; and Keynote Speaker for the Pre-Con Session, Manifest Your Maximum. On the first day, Joseph will present Unlocked Potential and Increased Impact for Workforce Development Professionals, an inspirational and informational session to “manifest your maximum”, highlighting unique impact strategies for time management
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