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KRA Leader Spotlight!
A message from Tammy Underwood, Director, Continuous Quality Improvement
| Overseeing the implementation of CQI initiatives across the company i.e., identifying areas of improvement, developing strategies, and driving effective change-management processes to ensure the highest level of client satisfaction and operational efficiency is far from a one-woman job! In fact, I am a member of, and supported by, an incredibly skilled and talented cross-functional Corporate Leadership & Program Management Team, 58% of whom are women laser-focused on accountability for contractual performance, ensuring that everyone knows how their position plays a vital role in overall CQI operations. | |
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Our collaborative relationships inspire me to reflect on all the strong women who have played a vital role in shaping and molding me into who I am today. They are my role models---leaders and mentors---who many times saw my potential when sometimes I didn’t see it in myself. These women influenced my life and helped shape my leadership style and skills by pushing me, encouraging me, teaching me how to be direct but never unkind, and to never give less than my best or to settle for less than someone else’s best. Their influence to work hard, but to have FUN, has been invaluable to me as a professional woman and I am grateful for them all.
This Women’s History Month, I encourage you to reflect on all the influential women you have encountered on your journey and the impact they have had on your life!
Tammy Underwood
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Workforce Wednesday
A New Approach to Workforce Development?
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The March 12th issue of Ed Central, the newsletter of the New America's Education Policy Program, featured an article---by Mary Alice McCarthy, Founder and Senior Director of the Center on Education & Labor---that KRA believes is worth sharing with our partners and other stakeholders.The March 12th issue of Ed Central, the newsletter of the New America's Education Policy Program, featured an article---by Mary Alice McCarthy, Founder and Senior Director of the Center on Education & Labor---that KRA believes is worth sharing with our partners and other stakeholders. | |
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As workforce-development professionals, we know that education---academic, occupational, technical, vocational---is a critical prerequisite for effective and sustainable employment and advancement in the workplace---now and in the future.
Dr. McCarthy writes, “Over the last six years, there have been profound shifts in U.S. economic policy. The decades-long consensus on free trade has given way to industrial policies that protect American companies and workers. The pandemic was met with a robust and sustained fiscal stimulus that shored up household finances and invested in long-term infrastructure projects – a far cry from the austerity policies of the Great Recession.”
Read her entire thought-provoking article: It's Time For a New Approach to Workforce Development
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The KRA Way
5-Star Experience. Real Life Impact.
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International Women's Day at KRA
A day of Empowerment, Equality, and Excellence!
KRA staff celebrated International Women’s Day (IWD) by participating in activities that inspired us to engage in meaningful conversations about this important day. We commemorated IWD with a special KRA/IWD virtual background, made available for all employees to use in video-conference meetings, along with an IWD-themed Photo Booth for staff to snap a selfie or group photo!
In our workplace, IWD also provided an opportunity to celebrate the incredible contributions of all the women throughout our company. From leadership roles to support staff, each woman brings their unique talents, perspectives, and strengths, enriching the organization and driving our success.
We also shared valuable statistics on Women in the Workforce from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:
- As of 2024, women working full time earned about 83% of what men earned, compared to 62.3% in 1979.
- The labor-force participation rate for women, aged 25 to 54, in May 2023 was 77.6% - a 0.6% increase compared to February 2020.
- The unemployment rate of the female labor force in 2023 was 3.5%, and as of January 2024, Black and Hispanic women had higher jobless rates (4.4% and 5%), compared to White women (3.2%).
Thank you for joining us in recognizing the significance of IWD. Together, let's continue our ongoing commitment to gender equality and inclusivity in our workplace, striving for an economically equitable future for all!
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"Kelli Moore, Director of Constituent Resources for William Hall, who assumed the elected office of Ward 6 Alderman on May 15, 2023, had been contacting Chatham-community employment services to invite them to “table” a series of Hiring Events, the third Thursday of the month throughout 2024... Ms. Smith-Ross reports, 'Ms. Moore and I connected immediately, as I spent time growing up in Chatham, where my grandmother was a resident. Also, Alderman Hall is a lifelong Chatham resident and Pastor!'..."
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"Knowlton R. Atterbeary, President & CEO; Senior Vice Presidents, Patrick Boxall, Chief Strategy Officer, and Zaskia Ruiz, Chief Operating Officer; Senior Director, Workforce Operations... are looking forward to participating in 'the largest gathering of workforce professionals in the country…to gain insights into the current state of our nation’s workforce system.'..."
Read More: KRA Senior Leadership Team Heading to NAWB Annual Forum 2024
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Tune into our Podcast!
KRA's The HUB
| 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 looking to expand their focus and partnerships to drive greater impact in workforce development. | | | | |
