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October 2026 Edition

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Partnership In Action:

Spotlight on Yolanda Johnson

What does it take to create lasting opportunities for young people in foster care? In this KRA Spotlight, Yolanda Johnson, Executive Director of CASA of Prince George’s County, reflects on 25 years of advocacy, partnership, and impact. She shares how collaboration across workforce, education, business, and community organizations can help young people overcome barriers, prepare for adulthood, and build stronger pathways toward education, employment, and economic independence.

Workforce Wednesday

NAWDP: Earn Your CWDP Through Registered Apprenticeship

According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) APPRENTICESHIPUSA and Bureau of Labor Statistics---as well as other reliable pubic- and private-sector sources---the most common occupations for Registered Apprenticeships (RA) are concentrated heavily in the construction and skilled trades.



However, a new DOL program...offers a Registered Apprenticeship for Workforce Development Professionals .... Continue reading →

KRA's THE HUB Podcast

E101: 25 Years of Advocacy and Impact: CASA of Prince George’s County

In this episode of The Hub, guest host Ryan Rand, Manager of Communications, Innovation and Learning at KRA, speaks with Yolanda Johnson, Executive Director of CASA/Prince George’s County, about the organization’s 25 years of advocating for children and youth in foster care. Yolanda shares how CASA volunteers provide a consistent, trusted adult, help young people make their voices heard, and work with community...Tune in →

KRA Collaborates with NAWB to Advocate for America’s Workforce at the 2026 Workforce Impact Summit

KRA Corporation was honored to participate in the 2026 Workforce Impact Summit hosted by the National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) in Washington, D.C., joining workforce leaders, employers, educators, and policymakers committed to strengthening the nation's workforce system.

As part of NAWB's Advocacy Day efforts, KRA representatives worked alongside NAWB and workforce board leaders from across the country to advance a shared ...Continue reading →

OMJ Summit County Customer Driven to Succeed

Since September 2024, KRA has provided WIOA-funded Career, Business, and One-Stop Operator Services for Adult, Dislocated, and Youth Jobseekers through the OhioMeansJobs (OMJ) Career Center Network, with offices in Akron [Summit County] and Medina [Medina County]. 

Recently, Sha’Von Umbles, Career Coach, submitted an inspirational and motivational Success Story written by a grateful OMJ Summit County jobseeker-customer:  ...Continue reading →

From Doubt to Determination: Jamae’s Journey to a New Career in Healthcare

When she enrolled in the WIOA Adult Program at the KRA Rancho Dominguez American Job Center of California in May 2026, Jamae was ready to transition from her work as an in-home caretaker for a relative—with an Uber gig to help make ends meet—to find more than another job, to prepare herself for a career.



However, she did have doubts about whether she could support herself ... Continue reading →

Inside KRA

September provided wonderful opportunities for KRA employees to recognize the impact of their fellow workforce development professionals, while also promoting mental health awareness, through activities led by KRA’s Employee Engagement Committee (EEC)!

Workforce Development Month

In celebration of Workforce Development Month, the EEC launched the Workforce Development Month Appreciation Spotlight, inviting employees to recognize colleagues who embody KRA’s core values of knowledge, responsibly and achievement.

This initiative encouraged team members to spotlight coworkers whose efforts empower job seekers, support businesses, strengthen communities, and advance economic opportunity. Submissions were shared through KRA’s employee recognition platform, creating an organization-wide opportunity to celebrate the people behind KRA’s mission.

The response was outstanding, with more than 40% of KRA employees either submitting or receiving a Spotlight recognition. The stories shared highlighted the collaboration, leadership, comradery, expertise and passion demonstrated across KRA programs and departments every day...Continue reading →

Connect with KRA

Nov

16-18

NAWDP Youth Symposium

San Antonio, TX

Learn with KRA

Registration is Now Live for KRA's 2026 Winter Webinar Series!

This winter, sharpen your skills and gain fresh strategies for navigating some of today’s most pressing workforce challenges. From leading teams through change and communicating impact to engaging the next generation and keeping people at the center of innovation, each session delivers practical insights you can put to work.

Click here to explore the full Winter Webinar Series and register today!

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Become part of a dedicated team focused on changing lives and linking businesses with the talent they need to drive economic development. Apply today →