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 has landed in Shreveport. Today, the state’s career service, KRA Louisiana, hosts a free career expo.
“According to the news release, more than 25 actively hiring employers are participating to provide educational and career opportunities. Some employers may conduct interviews on the spot, offering attendees immediate employment. The networking opportunity allows individuals from all backgrounds and experiences to attend.” Read More and View Video. [Note: May have to wait for an ad or two on the video loop to finish.]
Derrick Colbert, KRA Director, Strategic Partnerships, reported, “I am delighted to share the success of the KRA Louisiana Education and Career Expo! The event was a hit with 31 exhibitors representing various sectors such as education, vocational training, and the business community. We were also thrilled to have 70 jobseekers attend the event. We anticipate many successful job placements resulting from the event over the coming months.”