White House AI Action Plan: What it Means for Counties
On July 23, 2025, the White House released America’s AI Action Plan, a national framework to guide artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure initiatives and federal policymaking across a range of priority initiatives, including workforce development and education. “Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence” details the Plan’s approach to fostering the development and growth of the […]
Fearless Forward: Reflections on the 2025 CWA Meeting of the Minds in Monterey, CA
Each September, California’s workforce community gathers in Monterey for the California Workforce Association’s Meeting of the Minds (MMM). This year’s theme—Fearless Forward: Turning Uncertainty into Opportunity—framed three days of ideas, leadership, and action. Dr. Kevin J. Fleming opened by challenging the field to “redefine the goal,” urging leaders to meet ambiguity with clarity and confidence. […]
For KRA/OMJ Medina County Customer Perseverance + Partnership = Success
Since September 2024, KRA has proudly delivered WIOA-funded Career, Business, and One-Stop Operator Services through the OhioMeansJobs (OMJ) Career Center Network in Medina and Summit Counties. One recent success story comes from Tim Jensch, 62—pictured here with Betty Holnapy, his Career Coach—who enrolled in the Medina County program in March 2025 originally to fulfill UI requirements—but […]
KRA’s Ruiz Presenting at SETA Fall Conference
On Tuesday, September 30th, 11:00am – 12:15pm CT, Zaskia Ruiz, EVP & COO—nationally recognized as an expert in the public-finance industry, specializing in workforce-development and other federally-funded programs—will present The 9 Essential Elements for Effective Subrecipient Management, a “Featured Finance-Focused Session” at the Southeastern Employment and Training Association (SETA) Fall Conference. In addition to SETA, Ms. Ruiz—who has […]
KRA Corporate Counsel Moderates MACo Panel on Education Reform
At the recent 2025 Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) Summer Conference, which began with remarks from Congresswoman April McClain Delaney, Vanessa E. Atterbeary, KRA Corporate Counsel, and Chair, Ways & Means Committee, Maryland House of Delegates, moderated a panel of state, county, and local school-system leaders on Education Reform Challenges Vary Across Jurisdictions. Dr. Carey […]
KRA/OhioMeansJobs Program Means OJTs!
Since September 2024, KRA has provided WIOA-funded Career, Business, and One-Stop Operator Services for Adult and Dislocated Workers through the OhioMeansJobs (OMJ) Career Center Network, with offices in Akron [Summit County] and Medina [Medina County]. Since January, both County programs have organized many highly effective Job Fairs—including multiple hiring events in May during In-Demand Jobs Week that […]
Corporate Team Presents KRA Leadership Edge Program at Meeting of the Minds in Monterey
At the 2025 CWA Meeting of the Minds in Monterey (MMM) Conference—for which KRA is proud to be a Sponsor—on September 4th, 9:45am – 10:45am, Zaskia Ruiz, EVP & COO; Kalandria Thompson, People & Culture Director; and Ryan Rand, Engagement & Development Specialist will present Leadership Reimagined: Empowering Workforce Development Leaders to Shape the Future. […]
JFF: AI and Entry-Level Employment…Emerging Crisis or Growing Pains?
In June, members of KRA’s Senior Leadership, including Jonathan Overall, Director, Communications & Innovation, joined workforce leaders, educators, policymakers, and innovators from across the country at the 2025 Jobs For the Future Horizons (JFF) Summit. On-site, Mr. Overall, Host of KRA’s THE HUB Podcast, captured real-time insights from some of the participants, reporting, “AI was a […]
Decades of Impact: Supporting Medicaid System Oversight in Maryland
Our partnership with Qlarant spans more than 25 years and reflects one of the longest-standing collaborations in KRA’s history. As a healthcare consulting and quality improvement organization, Qlarant leads system performance reviews for Maryland’s Medicaid program. We are proud to serve in a subcontractor role, helping deliver these federally mandated reviews each year. The work […]
Reimagining Workforce Services: KRA and PCG Align on Human-Centered Innovation
Our partnership with Public Consulting Group (PCG) supports the delivery of CalWORKs and related social services for the San Diego County Department of Health and Human Services. CalWORKs (California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids) is California’s public assistance program that provides employment-focused support to families with children. This partnership began over five years ago […]