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Welcome to Our Newsletter, We're Glad You're Here! | | |
This Month, We Spotlight Consulting Services as a Driver of Stronger Workforce Systems and Local Impact
| | This month, our Get to Know KRA spotlight features Jonathan Overall, our Director of Communications and Innovation. In a new feature video, Episode 82 of THE HUB Podcast, and a companion article on KRA’s consulting services, Jonathan shares how KRA is building on decades of workforce experience to help boards, public agencies, and partners strengthen operations, support compliance, and deliver results that create local impact. | | | |
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) advancing state and federal policies for better, more... Continue reading → | | NAWDP CA Board of Director Candidate | | | |
Jonathan Overall, our Director of Innovation and Communications, has been approved as a candidate to represent California on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP). *Any information related to the election process itself will be communicated directly by NAWDP. Voting ends on March 31, 2026. | | | |
E83: Ignite, Innovate, Impact: Lessons from Las Vegas Workforce Leadership | In this episode of KRA's THE HUB, host Jonathan Overall sits down with Jaime Cruz, Executive Director of Workforce Connections in Southern Nevada, to discuss how Las Vegas is transforming its workforce system to meet a rapidly evolving economy. Jaime shares... Tune in → | | | |
E82: Get to Know KRA: Strengthening Workforce Systems Through Consulting | In this Get to Know KRA episode, we turn the tables and interview KRA's THE HUB host Jonathan Overall, Director of Communications and Innovation at KRA, to explore the organization's expanding work in consulting. Jonathan shares how KRA is building on its deep experience in... Tune in → | | | |
E81: Leading Workforce Boards into the Future: A Conversation with NAWB CEO Andrew Bercich | Tune in for a conversation with Andrew Bercich, Chief Executive Officer of the National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB), as he shares his vision for the future of the workforce system and the leadership needed... Tune in → | | | |
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 same approach that we bring to communities across the country, with a consistent focus on delivering workforce solutions that strengthen local economies.
Through our work with workforce boards, public agencies, and... Continue reading →
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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 career-advancement potential—could provide financial stability, without a college education, and much sooner. With an expressed desire for career-development assistance, Quetzaly enrolled in the KRA/Los Angeles County Rancho Dominguez AJCC in January 2025... Continue reading → | | | |
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 training, garment manufacturing, healthcare, hospitality, and public- and social-services. Utilizing unionization as a fundamental organizing tactic, women played an essential role in shaping... Continue reading → | | |
KRA’s Innovation Lab Explores Artificial Intelligence | |
KRA’s Innovation Lab Team recently participated in the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) Virtual AI Academy, a three-day immersive learning experience held February 24-26. This academy reinforced an important reality for today’s workforce industry: artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a future concept, it is current tool already transforming how work is done.
The Innovation Lab was created to explore and lead bold ideas that strengthen how KRA functions and serves our communities. Innovation Lab members collaborate across departments, pilot emerging tools, brainstorm and prototype solutions, and provide feedback that helps shape how KRA evolves. These employees are passionate about improving KRA’s systems, technology, and user experience through ongoing innovation.
NAWDP’s Virtual AI Academy aligned closely with this mission, and proved to be a wonderful opportunity for our Innovation Lab Team. Designed specifically for Workforce Professionals, the academy focused on instilling confidence in participants, and exploring the practical application of AI in real-world settings.
Over three information-packed days, participants built a strong foundation in how AI works and why it matters for workforce development, explored practical tools that support communication, documentation, research, and customer service, and learned strategies for implementing and scaling AI in ways to align with their organization.
Building on this momentum, KRA will host a Live Learning Event for staff titled “Artificial Intelligence: Workforce Development Uses & Tools” on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. This interactive session will cover topics such as: AI in Workforce Development, Practical Use of AI Chatbots, Writing Effective Prompts, hands-on practice, and The Future of AI. This event invites staff to explore new AI tools and practical uses for everyday workforce development tasks.
These learning initiatives reflect KRA’s commitment to innovation, responsible technology use, and continuous improvement. By investing in AI capability today, KRA is positioning its staff, and the communities we serve, to thrive in the evolving workforce landscape of tomorrow!
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Our Live Winter Webinar Series is now available on demand, with five sessions covering the topics that show up in workforce work every day: leadership, employer partnerships, fiscal compliance, employee engagement, and storytelling that communicates impact.
Start with what you’re working on right now, from Leadership Reimagined (Zaskia Ruiz, Kalandria Thompson, SHRM-CP, CWDP, and Ryan Rand) to Beyond the Cold Call (Jonathan Overall and Thomas C. Thornton, MBA, CWDP), Fiscal Management 101 (Patrick Boxall, Zaskia Ruiz, and Cecilia Parulan), From Concept to Culture (Zaskia Ruiz, Kalandria Thompson, and Ryan Rand), and If We Don’t Tell the Story, Who Will? (Jonathan Overall and Carlos Calle). Questions? Schedule a no-cost discovery session →
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The Forum: Ignite. Innovate. Impact
Las Vegas, NV
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NAJA'S 43rd Annual National Conference
Dallas, TX
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NAWDP Annual Conference
Phoenix, AZ
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| | New Request for Qualifications | | | |
Grant/Proposal Writing Services | We're seeking independent grant/proposal writing services to support the development of proposals to deliver workforce operations and workforce consulting services. Selected applicants will receive first consideration for future proposal writing contracts as experience, qualifications, and availability match proposal assignment requirements. Independent grant writers as well as grant writing firms will be considered. Submit your proposal → | | | |
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We're hiring for multiple roles across the U.S. Our mission is to provide businesses with a trained and reliable workforce by preparing jobseekers for today’s competitive workplace and global economy through our career and business services.
Become part of a dedicated team focused on changing lives and linking businesses with the talent they need to drive economic development. Apply today →
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For 45 years, KRA Corporation has been at the forefront of workforce development—delivering innovative workforce solutions that fuel economic growth, uplift individuals, and promote healthy communities.
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Business Services: Our Business Services Team takes a consultative approach to understand your unique needs and deliver customized, cost-effective workforce solutions that support business growth.
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Career Services: Whether you're just starting out, restarting, or aiming higher, we guide jobseekers toward a sustainable career path that aligns with their passions, skills, and the needs of today’s economy.
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Consulting Services: We deliver high-impact services that support government agencies, Workforce Boards, healthcare organizations, and nonprofit entities in achieving operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and strategic outcomes.
Why Partner with KRA: Guided by our principles—Innovative Solutions, Exceptional Services, and Trusted Results—we leverage proven practices to create real-life impact for businesses, jobseekers, and communities.
Contact us today to learn how KRA can be your trusted partner in delivering impactful workforce solutions.
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