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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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21:42

E76: Getting to Know KRA: Reena Singh on Building a...

KRA"s The Hub ·

2025/12/16

In this episode of Getting to Know KRA, we sit down with Reena Singh, Program Director for KRA's Northern Nevada region, to take a closer look at the role of one-stop operations in delivering a seamless, client-centered workforce experience. Hosted by Jonathan Overall, the conversation explores how EmployeeNV Career Hubs coordinate partners, community resources, and referral systems to meet individuals where they are and support meaningful job placement and career growth. Reena shares insights on

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17:10

E75: Raising the Bar 2025: How Maryland's Workforce...

KRA"s The Hub ·

2025/12/09

In this episode, we're joined by Kirkland Murray, President & CEO of the Maryland Workforce Association and Executive Director of the Anne Arundel Workforce Development Board, for a wide-ranging conversation recorded live at the 2025 Raising the Bar Conference. Kirkland reflects on a year marked by rapid change—federal layoffs, AI disruption, shifting economic conditions—and highlights how Maryland's workforce system continues to respond with resilience, collaboration, and innovation. He discusses

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18:13

E74: Guiding the Next Generation—and Yourself: A...

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2025/12/02

In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Erin Anderson Williams for a powerful conversation about what it truly takes to support and engage youth in a rapidly changing world. Dr. Williams breaks down how workforce leaders can meet young people where they are—through fun, relevance, co-creation, and authentic connection—while also confronting the "superhero complex" that so often leads to exhaustion and burnout in our field. She invites us to pause, reflect, and reset, reminding leaders that caring for

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26:47

E73: Getting to Know KRA: Mike Longo on Elevating...

KRA"s The Hub ·

2025/11/17

In this episode of Getting to Know KRA, we are joined by Program Director Mike Longo, as he highlights how his decades of experience in workforce development inform the way his team meets job seekers with empathy, structure, and personalized support. You'll learn how career coaches, business services staff, and community partners work together to make the OhioMeansJobs centers in Summit and Medina counties accessible, welcoming, and effective for anyone seeking employment. From innovative outreach

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17:48

E72: Augmenting, Not Replacing: Using AI to Empower...

KRA"s The Hub ·

2025/11/04

In this episode, host Jonathan Overall speaks with Brandon Tigges, CEO and Co-Founder of Job Machine, an AI-powered platform transforming how workforce organizations place people in jobs. Recorded live at the CWA Meeting of the Minds Conference in Monterey, they explore how Job Machine automates key parts of the job search—creating resumes, applying to positions, scheduling interviews—so career services teams can focus on human connection rather than data entry. Brandon shares how AI can augment,

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14:38

E71: Fearless Forward: Redefining Workforce Pathways...

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2025/10/27

In this episode of The Hub, recorded live at the CWA's Meeting of the Minds conference, host Jonathan Overall sits down with Nia Ford, Workforce Services Specialist for the Alameda County Workforce Development Board. Nia shares how her team is advancing innovation through apprenticeships, medical assistant training, and a groundbreaking wellness and job-quality initiative that puts people at the center of workforce development. Reflecting on the conference theme "Fearless Forward," she opens up

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31:52

E70: Getting to Know KRA: Donna Eissoh and Thomas...

KRA"s The Hub ·

2025/10/13

In this episode of Getting to Know KRA, we sit down with Donna Eissoh, Business Services Manager for KRA’s AJCC Rancho Dominguez program in Los Angeles County, and Thomas Thornton, Business Services Manager for Summit and Medina Counties in Ohio. Together, they offer an inside look at how KRA’s business services teams are helping employers thrive in two very different regions—one rooted in manufacturing and polymers, the other in logistics and healthcare. Tune in for a rich conversation about

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16:56

E69: The Courage to Evolve: Building Workforce...

KRA"s The Hub ·

2025/10/07

In this episode, originally recorded at CWA's Meeting of the Minds conference, we are joined by Latoya Reed-Adjei, from the Alameda County Workforce Development Board, to explore what it means to lead through change with courage, creativity, and purpose. Discover how workforce systems can evolve from compliance-driven bureaucracy into proactive, relationship-focused engines of equity and opportunity. Latoya also explains how social capital can close gaps in access in the age of AI, and shares

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15:22

E68: Innovate, Integrate, Inspire: Best Practices...

KRA"s The Hub ·

2025/09/30

Tune in to hear from guests Alexis Franks and David Barch from The National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) as they take you inside the 2025 Business Services Academy. You'll hear about how workforce professionals come together to exchange best practices, strengthen strategic employer relationships, and push past the limits of “business as usual” to reimagine what exceptional business services in workforce development can look like.

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28:32

E67: Getting to Know KRA: Patrick Boxall on Strategic...

KRA"s The Hub ·

2025/09/14

In this episode of Getting to Know KRA, we sit down with Patrick T.J. Boxall, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer at KRA Corporation, to explore how strategic partnerships fuel workforce innovation. Patrick shares how KRA integrates mental health resources, strengthens business engagement, and adapts to an evolving labor market to align talent with business needs. Tune in to gain insight into KRA’s forward-thinking approach to collaboration and the dynamic relationships that deliver

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25:16

E66: Connecting Resources and Entrepreneurs: Building...

KRA"s The Hub ·

2025/09/11

Tune in for a powerful conversation with Robert DeJournett, President and CEO of the Black Chamber of Commerce of Summit County, Ohio. Robert shares how the chamber is closing opportunity gaps, fostering collaboration, and empowering Black entrepreneurs to build sustainable businesses and generational wealth. Discover how community partnerships, workforce connections, and intentional resource sharing are driving inclusive economic growth—and learn how the Summit County Black Chamber is becoming a

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17:40

E65: Raising the Bar: Maryland’s Workforce System...

KRA"s The Hub ·

2025/09/04

Maryland’s workforce system is rising to the moment—celebrating the people who make a difference every day, embracing innovation to meet new challenges, and adapting for a future full of change. In this episode, discover how workforce leaders and professionals are coming together at the Raising the Bar conference to honor frontline heroes, highlight the power of youth engagement, explore the role of AI and storytelling, and strengthen resilience across communities. Tune in for a conversation about

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18:16

E64: AI, Opportunity, and Empowerment: The Future of...

KRA"s The Hub ·

2025/08/19

Discover how workforce development is evolving to meet the needs of diverse communities through innovation, inclusion, and resilience. In this episode, Lubna Hanif, WIOA Team Supervisor at Rubicon Programs, shares her journey from frontline career coach to team supervisor, reflecting on the power of mentorship, cultural responsiveness, and trauma informed care in supporting participants. She discusses how programs like WIOA are adapting to legislative change, the role of AI and virtual services in

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41:54

E63: Getting to Know KRA: Operational Excellence in...

KRA"s The Hub ·

2025/08/13

In this episode of Getting to Know KRA, we sit down with Derrick Colbert and Shanavia Moore from KRA for a behind the scenes look at how the organization delivers on its mission to engage businesses, develop workers, and nurture strong communities. Derrick and Shanavia share their personal journeys into workforce development, the meaning of operational excellence, and how people first leadership and consistent execution create lasting impact. From building trust with job seekers and businesses to

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23:16

E62: Reaching Jobseekers Where They Are: Innovation...

KRA"s The Hub ·

2025/08/01

Tune in to this episode as we explore how workforce organizations are transforming the way they engage jobseekers, using texting and mobile tools to meet people where they are. Max Schelkopf from Engage by Cell breaks down how their platform helps streamline communication, increase accessibility, and close the digital divide. From addressing the skill gap to integrating AI for resume support and interview prep, you'll discover how human-centered technology is speeding up the path to employment and

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34:55

E61: Getting to Know KRA: People and Principles

KRA"s The Hub ·

2025/07/16

Tune in to this episode of The Hub for the first in our new series, Getting to Know KRA. Host Jonathan Overall kicks things off with an inspiring conversation on people and principles, joined by Kalandria Thompson, People and Culture Director, and Ryan Rand, Engagement & Development Specialist. Together, they explore how KRA’s values—knowledge, responsibility, and achievement—shape a thriving, people-centered workplace culture. You’ll learn about KRA’s holistic approach to employee development,

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15:36

E60: Beyond the Numbers: Human-Centered Workforce...

KRA"s The Hub ·

2025/07/09

In this episode of KRA's The Hub podcast, recorded live at the JFF Jobs for the Future Conference, Kim Tesch Vaught, mental health coach and business development manager, explores the conference's theme of "daring to be brave" in workforce development. Drawing from her experience as a mental health coach and workforce professional, she discusses reimagining career services through human connection, mental resilience, and personalized support. Kim shares insights on leveraging AI, supporting

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15:45

E59: Hiring Reimagined: Voice Technology and the...

KRA"s The Hub ·

2025/06/16

In this episode, host Jonathan Overall sits down with Rich Simmerman, co-founder of Cantaloupe AI, at the JFF Horizons Summit in New Orleans to tackle a pressing challenge in the hospitality industry: outdated, resume-driven hiring that fails both employers and job seekers. Drawing from Rich’s own journey—from managing a coffee shop in Carrollton to pioneering voice interview technology—Cantaloupe AI is replacing traditional job applications with conversational voice interviews. This hands-on,

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31:46

E58: Partnering for Progress: How KRA and Malcolm X...

KRA"s The Hub ·

2025/06/12

In this episode, host Jonathan Overall sits down with Dean Barbara Goodall Meschino, MSW, LSW, Dean of the West Side Learning Center at Malcolm X College, City Colleges of Chicago, to explore how strategic partnerships between KRA, the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership, and community colleges are revolutionizing workforce development in Chicago. Dean Meschino shares her journey from social work to higher education leadership and discusses how real-world, hands-on training programs—like CNA, medical

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23:46

E57: From the Ground Up: Redefining Workforce...

KRA"s The Hub ·

2025/05/20

Discover how workforce development is being redefined from the ground up in this episode of KRA’s The Hub. Claudia Cattouse-Regalado, Director of Relationship Management at the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership, shares her journey from frontline service roles to executive leadership and offers a powerful vision for workforce as a system of mentorship, preparation, and economic transformation. You’ll hear how building shared language, aligning service delivery, and elevating real client stories can

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