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KRA"s The Hub

KRA Corporation

The official podcast of KRA Corporation-Discover workforce topics and trends you need to know on the go!

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E45: Building Success from the Ground Up: Rick Record...

KRA"s The Hub ·

2025/01/08

In this fifth episode of a special series, recorded live at the 2024 NAWDP Youth Symposium in Phoenix, Arizona, host Jonathan Overall sits down with Rick Record, an experienced workforce development consultant whose journey began as a youth program participant. Rick shares his remarkable career progression from working in retail management to overseeing statewide programs for California's Employment Development Department and Medicaid services. Drawing from his extensive background, Rick offers

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48:10

E44: Technology Meets Talent: New Frontiers in Youth...

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2025/01/03

In this fourth episode of a special series, recorded live at the 2024 NAWDP Youth Symposium in Phoenix, Arizona, host Jonathan Overall engages in two insightful conversations with innovators in workforce development technology. First, Geoff Crawford, Vice President of Virtual Reality at Vehicles for Change, discusses how their organization is revolutionizing automotive technician training through VR technology, making career pathways more accessible while addressing the critical shortage of skilled

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27:32

E43: Transforming Youth Workforce Development in the...

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2024/12/27

In this third episode of a special series, recorded live at the 2024 NAWDP Youth Symposium in Phoenix, Arizona, host Jonathan Overall sits down with Darrell "Coach D" Andrews, a workforce development consultant and trainer. Drawing from his background as a former college football player, Coach D shares insights on engaging the "technology generation" and addressing mental health concerns in a post-pandemic world. The conversation explores the impact of social media addiction on young job seekers and

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26:12

E42: The Future of Youth Workforce Development:...

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2024/12/18

In this second episode of a series recorded live at the 2024 NAWDP Youth Symposium, host Jonathan Overall sits down with Kimberly Meadows, Training Director at NAWDP. Kimberly shares her personal journey into workforce development, beginning with her own experience as a job seeker, and discusses NAWDP's extensive training initiatives. The conversation explores current trends in youth workforce development, highlighting the importance of mental health support, innovative outreach strategies, and

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22:32

E41: Next Generation Workforce: Reimagining Youth...

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2024/12/11

In this first episode of a series recorded live at the 2024 NAWDP Youth Symposium, host Jonathan Overall sits down with Laurie Larrea, senior advisor with the National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB). Drawing from her impressive 46-year career in workforce development, Larrea shares insights about the Next Level Collaborative's technical assistance initiatives and reflects on the evolution of youth workforce programs. She discusses critical challenges in youth recruitment, the importance of

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34:22

E40: Voices of Workforce Development: Live from the...

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2024/11/21

In this special series, hosts Jonathan Overall and Derrick Colbert take you to the heart of the Raising the Bar conference in Maryland, where they conducted live interviews with David Barch, Director of Vendor Relations and Special Projects with NAWDP, and Kara Fritz, Manager of Youth Programs and Talent Pipeline Development at Frederick County Workforce Services. Join us as these experts share their experiences, discuss current challenges, and offer valuable perspectives on the future of workforce

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42:56

E39: Voices of Workforce Development: Live from the...

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2024/11/21

In this special series, hosts Jonathan Overall and Derrick Colbert take you to the heart of the Raising the Bar conference in Maryland, where they conducted live interviews with Jody Mitchell, CEO of Directed Analytics: Foresight GPS, and Joseph Seymour, Owner of Manifest Maximum. Join us as these experts share their experiences, discuss current challenges, and offer valuable perspectives on the future of workforce development, all recorded live from the bustling conference floor.

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35:32

E38: Voices of Workforce Development: Live from the...

KRA"s The Hub ·

2024/11/06

In this special series, hosts Jonathan Overall and Derrick Colbert take you to the heart of the Raising the Bar conference in Maryland, where they conducted live interviews with Walter Simmons, President and CEO of Employ Prince George's and Executive Director of the Prince George's County Local Workforce Development Board, and Knowlton Atterbeary, President and CEO of KRA. Join us as these experts share their experiences, discuss current challenges, and offer valuable perspectives on the future of

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51:56

E37: Voices of Workforce Development: Live from the...

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2024/10/30

In this special series, hosts Jonathan Overall and Derrick Colbert take you to the heart of the Raising the Bar conference in Maryland, where they conducted live interviews with influential leaders in workforce development. This episode features insightful conversations with John Hattery, Deputy Director of Career Education Service at Worksource Montgomery, Ernestine Chambers, Director of Performance and Compliance with Worksource Montgomery, and Olivia Wilson, Coordinator of Youth Career

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49:38

E36: Voices of Workforce Development: Live from the...

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2024/10/22

In this special series, hosts Jonathan Overall and Derrick Colbert take you to the heart of the Raising the Bar conference in Maryland, where they conducted live interviews with influential leaders in workforce development. This episode features insightful conversations with Zack Shifflett, Director of Business Solutions with Career.io, Teni Akinwuntan, Founder of Women of Valor, and Aaron Leson, Director of Training and Development with TAD Grants. Join us as these experts share their experiences,

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47:40

E35: Voices of Workforce Development: Live from the...

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2024/10/15

In this special series, hosts Jonathan Overall and Derrick Colbert take you to the heart of the Raising the Bar conference in Maryland, where they conducted live interviews with influential leaders in workforce development. This episode features insightful conversations with Alexis Franks, Director of Membership with NAWDP, Anthony Featherstone, Executive Director of WorkSource Montgomery, and Kirkland Murray, President of the Maryland Workforce Association. Join us as these experts share their

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24:28

E34: The DEI Advantage: Implementing Successful DEI...

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2024/08/01

In this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with Dr. Lee, Vice President for Education and Training at the Institute for Diversity Certification, to explore the critical realm of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the business world. Dr. Lee shares his expertise on the practical applications of DEI, its tangible benefits for companies, and strategies for attracting diverse talent. Drawing from his extensive experience, he discusses how diverse teams enhance decision-making, offers insights

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25:24

E33: Cultivating Culture: DeVone Holt on the Trinity...

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2024/07/23

This episode features a conversation with DeVone Holt, a prominent figure in workforce development and organizational culture. DeVone shares his unique career journey, detailing his path from journalism to various roles in public relations, economic development, and education. The discussion focuses on DeVone's experiences at Goodwill Industries of Kentucky, where he worked with hard-to-serve job seekers and his perspectives on workforce culture. He also introduces his concept of the "Trinity of

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21:24

E32: Fostering a Culture of Well-being at Work:...

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2024/05/23

Joining us for this episode is Rochele Burnette, Chief Consultant for Be Wellness Consulting, as she discusses the critical topic of mental health in the workplace. Rochele shares her extensive background in criminal justice and community mental health, and how she became involved in mental health first aid training. The conversation delves into the definition of mental health, the financial costs to businesses when employee mental health issues go untreated, and strategies for reducing the stigma

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20:46

E31: Workforce Strategies That Work: Empowering...

KRA"s The Hub ·

2024/04/25

Tune in for another episode of KRA's The Hub as Derrick Colbert, Director of Strategic Partnerships at KRA, joins us. Derrick shares his background and journey into workforce development, stemming from a family dedicated to service. He discusses his role at KRA, focusing on growth strategies, client acquisition, and partnership development. Derrick emphasizes KRA's unique approach to workforce development, which involves understanding the specific needs of the communities they serve and helping

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27:31

E30: Building the Workforce of Tomorrow: Leadership...

KRA"s The Hub ·

2024/04/12

Welcome back for part 2 of KRA's The Hub special series recorded live at the 2024 NAWB Forum in Washington, D.C. In this episode, host Jonathan Overall continues the engaging discussions started in part 1, sitting down with influential workforce development leaders. Guests include Anthony Featherstone, Executive Director at WorkSource Montgomery, Jaime Cruz, Executive Director for Workforce Connections in Southern Nevada, Mike Fazio, Co-President of Workforce180 and Metrix Learning, and Melissa

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19:46

E29: Building the Workforce of Tomorrow: Leadership...

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2024/04/10

In this special two-part series from KRA's The Hub podcast, host Jonathan Overall sits down with influential leaders in the workforce development space at the 2024 NAWB Forum conference in Washington, D.C. Hear insightful conversations with George Wright, CEO of the Chicago Cook County Workforce Development Board, Drew Hubbard, Executive Director of the D.C. Workforce Investment Council, and Deb Giordano, NAWB Board Member. They discuss the conference theme of "Forging Tomorrow's Workforce Today",

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17:04

E28: Women in Leadership: Kyla Guyette's Journey in...

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2024/03/21

Our special guest for this episode of KRA's The Hub is Kyla Guyette, Director of Strategic Partnerships at KRA. Kyla shares her journey in the workforce development field, from her early experiences helping Hurricane Katrina victims, to her current role at KRA and on the board of the National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB). She discusses the challenges facing the workforce development sector, the importance of aligning ecosystems, and the need for organizations to adapt to the changing

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23:53

E27: Trust and Transformation: Lessons from...

KRA"s The Hub ·

2024/03/12

This episode features a conversation with John Helton, President and CEO of CareerRise, as John discusses the critical role of workforce intermediaries in driving economic mobility and equity. He also shares insights on how CareerRise serves as both a funder collaborative and convener to support workforce development in the Metro Atlanta region. Discover CareerRise's initiatives, including industry partnerships, capacity building, and racial equity priorities. John also offers advice for leaders

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20:02

E26: Boosting Access to Jobs and Training: A...

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2024/02/21

This episode features an interview with Terrance Bowens, Program Manager for KRA, as he discusses workforce development and customer-centered design. Terrence provides background on his experience in workforce development and what drew him to the field, as well as details on the Northern Nevada region where he currently works. He outlines KRA's role as a one-stop operator facilitating connections between job seekers and employment programs and services and reveals principles of customer-centered

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