KRA Louisiana Combines Career Pathways Graduation With Hiring Fair
KRA is pleased to announce that a ground-breaking Graduation Ceremony was convened recently for 50 graduates, who either obtained employment; completed one or more occupational-skills development training programs; or an adult-education program through KRA’s Louisiana and Career Pathways Program. Kiondra Chambliess, Program Manager, reported, “The key to our program’s success is undoubtedly the Educational & […]
Smith-Ross Talks Workforce and Education on WVON1690AM
Recently, Nieal Smith-Ross, Director of Midwest Program Operations, represented KRA on an episode of The Partnership radio show—hosted by George Wright, Executive Director, Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership—which aired on WVON1690AM, a prominent Chicago radio station. The broadcast focused on the recently opened American Job Center at Malcom X College’s West Campus, operated for the Partnership, […]
KRA and CASA Unite to Empower Transition-Aged Foster Youth
KRA Corporation (KRA) is thrilled to announce a new collaborative initiative with Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)/Prince George’s County, Inc. aimed at delivering comprehensive support to transition-aged foster youth in Prince George’s County. This partnership is designed to empower young individuals as they navigate the important transition into adulthood, providing them with the skills and […]
Why Civility in the Workplace Is More Than Just Being Nice
As we celebrate Workforce Development Month during September, we must acknowledge the importance and impact that civility plays in the workplace, which goes beyond being polite—it’s about building an environment where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work. As organizations aim to retain talent, foster innovation, and improve employee well-being, civility becomes […]
KRA Exhibits and/or Sponsors Five Conferences During WDM
In 2005, the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) created Workforce Development Month (WDM) to raise awareness about the importance of the workforce-services industry. In 2012, NAWDP “moved” the designation from May to September. During WDM, teams of up to six KRA employees—comprised of a diverse cross-section of both corporate and program staff—represented the […]
KRA Establishes Presence in Ohio
The Summit and Medina Workforce Development Board has selected KRA to provide WIOA-funded Adult and Dislocated Worker Career Services and One-Stop Operator (OSO) Services, part of the OhioMeansJobs Career Center Network, with offices in Akron [Summit County] and Medina [Medina County]. Jonathan Overton, KRA Senior Director, Workforce Operations, stated, “Concentrating our workforce-development expertise within Summit […]
Celebrating National Black Business Month
A Message from Kenya Roberson, Executive Director, NLBCC Dear Members and Friends, Since our inception in 2021, the Northeast Louisiana Black Chamber of Commerce has proudly served businesses across 13 parishes in Northeast Louisiana. Our mission has always been to foster growth and sustainability for all of our members, from start-ups to established […]
Chavira Chosen for August NAWDP Member Spotlight!
For the second time this year, NAWDP is featuring a KRA employee in its Member Spotlight story, which reads, “Rosal Chavira is an Operations Manager for KRA Corporation. She plays a pivotal role in the high-performing service-delivery systems of both the American Job Center in East Garfield Park [now, the American Job Center at Malcolm […]
KRA Partners With Local Medical Industry Leaders to Provide Opportunities for PG County Customers
Since 2012, jobseekers applying for, or already receiving, TANF or SNAP benefits in Prince George’s County, Maryland, have been referred to the PGWorks Employment and Training Program—operated by KRA for the Department of Social Services—for comprehensive workforce-development services, focusing on self-sufficiency and financial stability. PGWorks has added exciting new training-program opportunities, Pharmacy Tech to Pharmacist and Medical Sterilization, organized […]
KRA/Chicago AJC Joins City Colleges of Chicago Network
KRA’s American Job Center (AJC) in East Garfield Park closed on June 28, 2024, reopening on July 1st in the Austin community as the American Job Center @ Malcolm X College’s West Side Learning Center, an integral component of the City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) network. KRA’s Chatham Education Workforce Center program will continue to operate […]