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In October 2022, we launched THE HUB, the official podcast of KRA Corporation, as a platform dedicated to providing valuable insights and knowledge to our listeners.  We believe that sharing diverse workforce-services perspectives and experiences is essential for our audience to learn about industry trends, and to explore various professional journeys. Hosting the podcasts is the talented Doug Foresta, with frequent appearances by Jonathan Overall, KRA Senior Director, Workforce Operations, as co-host. We have an exciting lineup of broadcasts prepared for the upcoming months, with a new episode to be released approximately every 2 weeks. Each podcast is packed with engaging
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I joined KRA as a Job Developer on a contract with the North Central Connecticut WDB, never envisioning that this job would develop into a 14-year, life-changing journey, and that… …I’d be promoted six times in 12 years, culminating in my position as Managing Director of Operational Excellence; …co-facilitating a Dislocated Workers’ workshop at the 2010 NAWB Annual Forum would lead to 30+ in-person and virtual presentations for our industry’s premier associations’ training and development (T&D) events; …in 2015, NAWDP would honor me with its Professional Development Award; and …a neophyte Job Developer in July 2009 would assume the Office
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The National Association of Job Training Assistance—dedicated to the development of government and non-government workforce-services professionals—will convene its 39th Annual National Conference, May 1- 5, 2023, in Chicago. According to its website, “NAJA has a dynamic line up…to ensure a successful conference.”  Included in that line up is  KRA Dynamic Duo, Zaskia Ruiz, Executive Vice President, Administration & Finance, and Joseph L. Seymour,  Managing Director, Operational Excellence, and 1st VP, Southeastern Training Association. With KRA since 2017, Zaskia leads the Accounting & Finance, People & Culture, and Communications Departments, but still makes time to share her 20 years’ experience through
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It would not be unusual for Joseph L. Seymour, Managing Director, Operational Excellence, to attend the Southeastern Employment and Training Association (SETA) 2023 Spring Conference, for which KRA is a Sponsor and Exhibitor, March 12-15, at The Peabody Memphis. What is unusual is that he—a much sought-after, industry-conference speaker, video producer, and workshop facilitator since 2010—will not be presenting, because as SETA’s 1st Vice-President and Chair, Program Planning Committee, he will be hosting the event along with Amy Ezell, SETA’s Tennessee Representative. More than 425 registrants will have the opportunity to capitalize on a dynamic program of workshops, benefitting from
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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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