Best KRA Corporation Podcasts (2025)

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E76: Getting to Know KRA: Reena Singh on Building a Client-Centered Workforce System 21:42

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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, commun…

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E75: Raising the Bar 2025: How Maryland's Workforce System Responds, Adapts, and Leads 17:10

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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, shift…

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E74: Guiding the Next Generation—and Yourself: A Blueprint for Sustainable Leadership 18:13

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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 "super…

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E73: Getting to Know KRA: Mike Longo on Elevating Career Services and Expanding Community Impact 26:47

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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 m…

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E72: Augmenting, Not Replacing: Using AI to Empower Workforce Professionals 17:48

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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, applyin…

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E71: Fearless Forward: Redefining Workforce Pathways with Nia Ford 14:38

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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 an…

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E70: Getting to Know KRA: Donna Eissoh and Thomas Thornton on Building Authentic Partnerships and Driving Business Success 31:52

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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 i…

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E69: The Courage to Evolve: Building Workforce Systems for What's Next 16:56

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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, re…

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E68: Innovate, Integrate, Inspire: Best Practices from the 2025 Business Services Academy 15:22

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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 limi…

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E67: Getting to Know KRA: Patrick Boxall on Strategic Alliances and Community Impact 28:32

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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 a…

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E66: Connecting Resources and Entrepreneurs: Building the Summit County Black Chamber with Robert DeJournett 25:16

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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, wo…

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E65: Raising the Bar: Maryland's Workforce System Celebrates and Innovates 17:40

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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, highligh…

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E64: AI, Opportunity, and Empowerment: The Future of Career Services 18:16

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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 i…

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E63: Getting to Know KRA: Operational Excellence in Action 41:54

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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 operati…

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E62: Reaching Jobseekers Where They Are: Innovation in Workforce Tech 23:16

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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 sk…

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E61: Getting to Know KRA: People and Principles 34:55

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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, res…

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E60: Beyond the Numbers: Human-Centered Workforce Solutions 15:36

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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 re…

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E59: Hiring Reimagined: Voice Technology and the Fight Against Turnover 15:45

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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 t…

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E58: Partnering for Progress: How KRA and Malcolm X College Empower Learners 31:46

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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. D…

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E57: From the Ground Up: Redefining Workforce Development 23:46

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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 mentors…

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E56: Building Connections: Virginia's First Workforce Development Conference 12:41

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In this episode, you'll get an inside look at the inaugural Virginia Workforce Symposium—a first-of-its-kind event bringing together workforce professionals from across the Commonwealth. You'll hear how the idea for the symposium came to life, what made it a sold-out success, and why collaboration across regions and roles is critical to the future …

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E55: Balancing Passion, Purpose & Policy: With Carrie Amann 16:46

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In this special Women's History Month episode, we continue with a compelling conversation featuring Carrie Amann, Executive Director of the PA Workforce Development Association. Carrie shares her journey from local workforce boards to policy work in the Governor's office, offering thoughtful reflections on leadership, authenticity, and resilience. …

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E54: Leading with Compassion: JaVette Pettaway's Workforce Development Journey 22:32

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In this special Women's History Month episode, host Jonathan Overall speaks with JaVette Pettaway, Program Director of KRA's Rancho Dominguez AJCC. JaVette shares her inspiring career journey from probation counseling to workforce development, highlighting her leadership philosophy centered on compassion, integrity, and accountability. She discusse…

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E53: Workforce Leadership in Motion: Insights from NAWDP CEO Melissa Robbins 20:20

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In this special Women's History Month episode, host Jonathan Overall sits down with Melissa Robbins, CEO of the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP), to explore her inspiring journey from local-level fiscal assistant to national leader. Melissa shares how mentorship, resilience, and a commitment to lifelong learning s…

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E52: Purpose, Partnership, and Impact: Serving Foster Youth in Prince George's County 26:51

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In this special Women's History Month episode of KRA's The Hub podcast, host Jonathan Overall welcomes Yolanda Johnson, Executive Director of CASA of Prince George's County, Maryland. Yolanda shares her inspiring journey from cosmetology to leadership in child advocacy and offers an in-depth look at CASA's mission to support foster youth through vo…

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E51: Authentic Leadership: A Woman's Leadership Journey in Workforce 17:29

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In this special series spotlighting women leaders in workforce development, we welcome MacKenzie (MacK) Garvin, Director of the Mayor's Office of Employment Development (MOED) in Baltimore City. This engaging conversation explores the challenges and opportunities women face in leadership positions, with candid insights about the journey from practi…

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E50: Second Chances: Effectively Engaging Returning Citizens in the Workforce 23:36

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Join us as Derrick Colbert, Managing Director of Operational Excellence at KRA, shares his expertise on engaging returning citizens in the workforce. Derrick explains how this labor pool represents committed employees when given opportunities. He discusses challenges faced during incarceration and reentry, along with strategies for successful reint…

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E49: The Employer-First Approach: A Conversation with Rick Beasley of CareerSource South Florida 28:35

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Tune in for another episode of KRA's The Hub as Rick Beasley, Executive Director of CareerSource South Florida, shares his workforce development journey from Missouri to Florida. Rick discusses his philosophy that employers are the workforce system's customers while job seekers are the product to be developed and brokered. He explains how CareerSou…

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E48: AI, Agility, and the Future of Workforce Development with SCPa Works CEO Jesse McCree 20:40

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In this episode, host Jonathan Overall sits down with Jesse McCree, CEO of SCPa Works, following their meeting at the winter U.S. Conference of Mayors. Jesse shares insights about South Central Pennsylvania's diverse economic landscape, highlighting the region's strengths in manufacturing, healthcare, IT, and logistics. The conversation delves into…

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E47: From Steel to Silicon: Pittsburgh's Economic Evolution with Deputy Chief of Staff Felicity Williams 34:07

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This episode features an interview with Felicity Williams, the deputy chief of staff for the mayor's office of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. As the first black woman to hold this position, Felicity shares her journey from law school to local politics, driven by her commitment to racial justice and community development. The conversation delves into Pit…

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E46: Empowering Ohio's Workforce: A Discussion with KRA's Cory Vojack 28:14

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In this episode of KRA's The Hub, host Jonathan Overall sits down with Cory Vojack, Project Director for KRA's operations in Summit and Medina Counties, Ohio. Recording on-site in Northern Akron, they discuss Cory's extensive background in workforce development and his current role leading KRA's innovative workforce initiatives in the region. Cory …

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E45: Building Success from the Ground Up: Rick Record on Youth Workforce Development 31:22

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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 overs…

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E44: Technology Meets Talent: New Frontiers in Youth Employment 48:10

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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 revol…

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E43: Transforming Youth Workforce Development in the Digital Age 27:32

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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 generatio…

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E42: The Future of Youth Workforce Development: Insights from NAWDP's Training Director 26:12

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E41: Next Generation Workforce: Reimagining Youth Programs 22:32

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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 ass…

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E40: Voices of Workforce Development: Live from the 2024 Raising the Bar Conference- Part 6 34:22

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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 Wor…

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E39: Voices of Workforce Development: Live from the 2024 Raising the Bar Conference- Part 5 42:56

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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 ch…

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E38: Voices of Workforce Development: Live from the 2024 Raising the Bar Conference- Part 4 35:32

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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,…

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E37: Voices of Workforce Development: Live from the 2024 Raising the Bar Conference- Part 3 51:56

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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 Mo…

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E36: Voices of Workforce Development: Live from the 2024 Raising the Bar Conference- Part 2 49:38

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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 Akinwu…

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E35: Voices of Workforce Development: Live from the 2024 Raising the Bar Conference- Part 1 47:40

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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, Ex…

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E34: The DEI Advantage: Implementing Successful DEI Strategies 24:28

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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, an…

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E33: Cultivating Culture: DeVone Holt on the Trinity of Workforce Success 25:24

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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…

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E32: Fostering a Culture of Well-being at Work: Insights from Mental Health Expert Rochele Burnette 21:24

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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 th…

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E31: Workforce Strategies That Work: Empowering Individuals, Strengthening Communities 20:46

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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…

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E30: Building the Workforce of Tomorrow: Leadership Perspectives from the 2024 NAWB Forum- Part Two 27:31

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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, J…

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E29: Building the Workforce of Tomorrow: Leadership Perspectives from the 2024 NAWB Forum- Part One 19:46

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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 o…

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E28: Women in Leadership: Kyla Guyette's Journey in Workforce Development 17:04

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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 th…

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E27: Trust and Transformation: Lessons from CareerRise's Workforce Development Strategies 23:53

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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. Di…