From Potential to Purpose: Michael’s Second Chance Journey
At KRA, our work is rooted in the belief that people are more than their circumstances, and with the right opportunity, transformation is possible. Michael Blackson’s story brings that belief to life. Long before he stepped […]
Breaking the Cycle Through KRA Los Angeles County Center of Excellence for Justice-Involved Jobseekers
April is recognized as Second Chance Month—promoted nationally by Prison Fellowship since 2017—to raise awareness of the barriers faced by millions of formerly incarcerated individuals, and to promote their return as productive members of their communities—which are precisely the goals of the […]
Get to Know KRA: Consulting Services That Strengthen Local Economies
When people think about KRA, they often think first about our direct workforce services. Consulting, for us, is both foundational and a natural extension of that work. It reflects the […]
Internships: Instrumental Tools for Career Exploration and Development
When Quetzaly Rodriguez, 22, graduated High School, she considered two options: go to college or go to work. Even though her vocational goal was not fully developed, she believed employment—with […]
Protecting Progress, Shaping What’s Next Highlights from the 2026 NSC Summit
The National Skills Coalition was founded in 2000 with the original mission of (1) addressing declining public-sector investments in workforce skills and growing skill gaps in key U.S. industries and (2) […]
Honoring Female Leaders of the American Labor Movement
During Women’s History Month, KRA applauds the pivotal contributions of female activists—including African-, Chinese-, and Mexican- American women—whose efforts drove major labor reforms in diverse industry sectors including education and […]
KRA is MARCHing on…to SETA and NAWB
For the SETA 2026 Spring Conference, on March 2, 2026, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Eastern Time (ET), Jonathan Overall, Director of Communications & Innovation and Carlos Calle, Digital Marketing Consultant, will […]
New DC/TEP Partnership Opens Culinary Management Career Paths
Since 2012, KRA has supported the DC Department of Human Services (DHS) as a TANF Employment Program (TEP) Provider, offering comprehensive Career Services that include an Education, Occupation, and Training […]
Black Labor Activists’ Contributions to Workforce Development Services
Black History Month presents the ideal opportunity to highlight the achievements of African-American Labor Leaders whose contributions still prevail in contemporary workforce-development policies and programs. Well before the U.S. Department […]
Spotlight: The KRA Podcast Zone Comes to NAWB Town
Each year, the NAWB Forum brings together leaders from across the country who share a commitment to strengthening workforce systems and expanding opportunity in their communities. In addition to the […]