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KRA Continues to Lead the Way in Workforce Development

November 22, 2017 | No Comments

The intent of the e-mail from KRA President & CEO, Knowlton R. Atterbeary, was to provide a welcome message, an agenda, and logistics information for the first KRA Workforce Leadership Retreat, convening later in the month. It was to read, “I am pleased that we have the opportunity to convene our Retreat in Nevada to support KRA’s two State clients, Nevadaworks and WorkforceConnections, which is headquartered in Las Vegas. However, on October 6, 2017, Mr. Atterbeary amended his message to include, “In light of Monday’s tragic mass shooting at an outdoor concert event, I am also pleased that KRA is in
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KRA Presents at NAWDP 2017 Annual Conference

June 7, 2017 | No Comments

In addition to two Pre-Conference Workshops, this year’s National Association of Workforce Development Professionals event featured 70 General Workshops, presented through five “tracks”, two of which were Leveraging and Establishing Partnerships and Priority Populations. Six KRA subject-matter experts presented exciting workshops relevant to the other three tracks: Business and Economic Development – John Hattery, Director, Strategic Partners; Pamela Carnes, Program Manager, Business Engagement Services; and Jonathan Overall, Senior Business Services Consultant, co-conducted Congratulations! You’re the Business Services Manager…Now What? on innovative strategies for building regional business partnerships, initiating one-on-one business-engagement relationships, and effectively measuring results against WIOA performance standards. Delivering
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KRA Monthly Spotlight!

May 2, 2017 | No Comments

Presenting Best Practices at State and National Conferences For many years, KRA employees have employed their considerable workforce-services expertise to design and deliver presentations, videos, webinars, and workshops at national, regional, and state conferences, forums, and symposia to share innovative, exceptional, and trusted results for both adult- and youth-program customers. In December 2016, a Maryland DOL bulletin, targeting “All Workforce Professionals and Partners”, announced the 2017 Maryland Workforce Association Raising the Bar Conference, inspiring Joe Seymour, KRA Corporate Training and Development Coordinator, to submit a workshop proposal, which was accepted for presentation. Building on the success of KRA Changing the Game and Raising
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KRA is Changing the Game and Raising the Bar

May 16, 2016 | No Comments

Success in the age of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) hinges on building strategic partnerships that support collaboration between Workforce Boards and the American Job Centers (AJC) system. As an innovative, exceptional, and trusted AJC operator-partner, KRA is taking service delivery to the next level! At the NAWDP 2016 Annual Conference, we will be celebrating Leadership Award Winner, KRA President & CEO, Knowlton R. Atterbeary, and Customer Service Award Winner, Ernestine Chambers, Operations Manager, for their outstanding and impactful contributions to our industry. Other KRA leaders will be presenting workshops that will help your entire team to change their game and raise
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A KRA Spotlight! Special Edition

May 20, 2015 | No Comments

Joe Seymour Joins Expanding KRA Ranks of NAWDP Award Winners Confirming, once again, that KRA attracts the most outstanding professionals in our industry, Joseph L. Seymour has won the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals 2015 Professional Development Award that “recognizes individuals who have been instrumental in designing and implementing professional development initiatives that enhance the knowledge, skills and competencies of workforce development professionals.” Kimberley Staley, KRA Vice President & Director of Client Services, and CTWorks/American Job Center (AJC) Program Manager, commented, “Joe’s incredible creativity and talent significantly impact, not just our program’s staff and customers, but thousands of industry professionals across the
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KRA's North Central CT Client Announces Re-launch of EAGER

May 18, 2015 | No Comments

On its website, KRA client, Capital Workforce Partners–the WIB for the North Central Connecticut Region–announced that the Hartford and New Britain CTWorks/American Job Center offices have re-launched the EAGER (Educate and Accomplish Goals for Employment Readiness) Program! Designed specifically to meet the workforce-readiness needs of TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) recipients enrolled in the Jobs First Employment Services Program, EAGER successfully equips participants with effective job-preparation skills. The 2-week program is a full-on KRA team effort, with program redesign initiated by Operations Manager Karen Brown, and shepherded by Unit Supervisor Karen Cirincione. Subject Matter Experts Charles Botts and Joseph Seymour created virtual training modules and curriculum, and
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KRA Supports 2014 NAWDP Youth Development Symposium

October 5, 2014 | No Comments

On September 24, the National Association of Workforce Development’s (NAWDP) 2014 Youth Development Symposium came to a close. But for 500+ youth-development workers and stakeholders, the end of the Symposium was also the beginning of a renewed resolve to address the challenges presented by our at-risk youth. KRA Corporation, the only Platinum Sponsor, was pleased to provide this level of support for the Symposium, and proud that, for the second time, NAWDP selected Joe Seymour, CTWorks/KRA Trainer and Subject Matter Expert, to create the video for the Youth Symposium Plenary. Also, KRA provided sponsorship for two keycards for each participant staying
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KRA Cross-Country Team Presents Innovative Practices at NAWB Forum

April 7, 2014 | No Comments

Recently, Maxine Suka and Joseph Seymour presented a “Video, Visual Storytelling and more…Innovative Breakthroughs in Service Delivery and Customer Engagement” workshop at the National Association of Workforce Boards’ 2014 Forum. The “Innovative Toolshops” session, offered to KRA Corporation as a Forum sponsor, attracted more than 40 front-line practitioners, marketing professionals, and members of WIB executive leadership. Suka, Program Manager, KRA/San Diego Region Metro Career Centers—a partner in the American Job Centers of California network—commented, “Our presentation discussed the five major ways that video and visual storytelling can be used to impact our efforts in workforce development. Opting for an interactive workshop
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KRA Prominent on NAWDP Website

June 24, 2013 | No Comments

Held annually, the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) 2013 Conference, Putting America to Work, was held May 19 – 22, in Minneapolis, MN. According to the NAWDP post-conference webpage, “Over 90 breakout workshops, three plenary, two super sessions and two deep dive sessions were featured.” KRA Corporation, the only Gold-Level Sponsor, was extremely active in Conference activities, with the largest representation from any one single organization: more than 25 corporate- and program-level executives, managers, and staff…from California to Connecticut. Featured on the webpage…http://www.nawdp.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Annual_Conference/…is the video produced by Joseph Seymour, KRA Corporation Trainer & Subject Matter Expert, KRA/CTWorks One-Stop
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KRA and NAWDP…Dedicated to Service

June 3, 2013 | No Comments

The National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) is the premier membership organization for those businesses and individuals that have chosen to devote their operations and careers to the workforce development industry. KRA Corporation, a nationally-recognized leader in workforce development services, is a long-standing member and supporter of NAWDP’s stated mission, “to be the national voice for the profession and meet the individual professional development needs of the membership.” Held annually, this year’s national Conference, Putting America to Work, May 19 – 22, in Minneapolis, featured more than 50 workshops ranging in topics from program-service delivery best practices and innovations in program design, to leveraging technology
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