KRA/San Diego P2E Success Story #1
It was reported in the September issue of the Monthly Spotlight! that KRA/San Diego Metro Career Centers* had launched a new initiative, the Platform to Employment (P2E) Program. Funded by […]
KRA Supports Community Event for the Homeless
Recently, KRA staff members Brittany Brown, Job Developer; Yelva Burley, Job Coach; Shari Cain, Career Agent; Yvette Clark, Lead Job Developer; and Jermietra Carroll, Work Activity Coordinator of the Baltimore […]
KRA Monthly Spotlight!
This month’s Spotlight! is shining brightly on a new KRA/San Diego Metro Region Career Centers program, Platform to Employment (P2E). In November 2012, the WorkPlace received Wal-Mart Foundation, Citi Community Development, and AARP Foundation funding […]
Debate Heats Up as "Living Wage" Bill is Vetoed for D.C.
The “Living Wage” bill, (as discussed by KRA Corporation in a previous post) has been the subject of heated debate in the nation’s capital. It was recently defeated when Washington […]
Demand-driven Skills Training Receives Fed’s Boost
The push for demand-driven skills training continues to make news. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced the award of a further $474.5 million grant to a training program […]
Age No Barrier to Employment for KRA Customers: Part 1
Upon meeting Cynthia, Verndell, and Rhonda, they may appear to have little in common: two are single and have no children, and one is married with 3 children. Occupationally, one […]
Labor and Commerce Stress Joint Effort Importance in Skill Development
The need to improve and strengthen effective job-skills training to help U.S. workers be more competitive has been a hot topic for the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) of late. […]
Self-Employment Assistance Grant Boost for Dislocated Workers
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced the award of a two-state grant of almost $2.5 million ($2,335, 270) to be divided between Mississippi and New York for the […]
KRA Supports Baltimore Mayor’s Back-to-School Rally
The invitation, sent to Elizabeth Smith, KRA/Baltimore* Operations Manager, read, “Good afternoon Ms. Smith: We would like to thank you and your organization, KRA Corporation, for partnering with Mayor Rawlings-Blake to […]
DOL Secretary Addresses Labor Challenges at AFL-CIO
Labor Secretary Thomas Perez continued his pursuit of advocating for the creation of a strong and unified workforce in his recent address at the AFL-CIO 27th Constitutional Convention in Los […]