Posts by KRA Corporation

In April 2013, after a year of unsuccessful job-hunting—despite a year of college credits in Business & Finance and a consistent work history—27-year old Jakenna Deas enrolled in the TANF Employment Program (TEP), operated by KRA Corporation for the DC Department of Human Services. Most instrumental in Jakenna’s ultimate success were Roneé Simmons, KRA Career Agent; Derrick Robinson, KRA Job Developer; and Elwood Welch, HR Director, CW Resources, Inc. Married with four children to co-care for, Jakenna still managed to work diligently on her Individual Responsibility Plan (IRP), attending job-readiness workshops, meeting with Simmons and Robinson to review IRP progress,
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KRA Corporation’s FUSE (Focus on Utilizing Self-Sufficient Energy) Program is an innovative component of a PGWorks Job Readiness Program for TANF recipients, operated for the Prince George’s County (Maryland) Department of Social Services. The intensive 30-day FUSE curriculum capitalizes on each customer’s assessed abilities, interests, and skills, and weaves them into a detailed Individual Responsibility Plan for workforce success. Affected by downsizing, Tina Edmundson, who enrolled in FUSE with a solid work history and an Associates degree in Business Administration, reported, “Ashelley Wilder, my KRA Career Agent, took the time to address my feelings as an individual. During our sessions
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Eleven more staff members working in the North Central Connecticut Region CTWorks Program, operated by KRA Corporation for Capital Workforce Partners, have attained Certified Workforce Development Professional (CWDP) status, bringing the Program’s total to 29! The coveted CWDP credential is administered and awarded by the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP), and recognizes the training, experience, and expertise of professionals who facilitate the processes by which jobseekers prepare for, obtain, and maintain employment, and develop careers and self-sufficiency. Beth McCabe, KRA Core Services & Staff Development Coordinator, who is CWDP-credentialed and winner of the 2013 NAWDP Professional Development Award, summed up KRA’s position on
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FUSE (Focus on Utilizing Self-Sufficient Energy) is an innovative component of a PGWorks Job Readiness Program for TANF recipients, which KRA Corporation operates for the Prince George’s County (Maryland) Department of Social Services.  The intensive 30-day FUSE curriculum capitalizes on each customer’s assessed abilities, interests, and skills, and weaves them into a detailed Individual Responsibility Plan for workforce success. Affected by downsizing, Tina Edmundson, who enrolled in FUSE with a solid work history and an Associate’s degree in Business Administration, reported, “Ashelley Wilder, my KRA Career Agent, took the time to address my feelings as an individual.  During our sessions together, she encouraged me
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Recently, the Work Participation, Placement, and Support Services Program, operated by KRA Corporation for Baltimore City Department of Social Services’ recipients, hosted a Networking Dinner and Financial Workshop for 25 customers who recently achieved permanent employment, including administrative, dietary aide, health care, and labor positions. The honored customers, who will continue to work with KRA Retention Career Agents (RCA) during 12 consecutive weeks of full time employment, were encouraged to invite spouses, other guests, and relatives, including their children who were treated to games and a movie by staff and “Hire One Youth” student volunteers working at KRA for the
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