October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and in recognition of this, Patrick Boxall, Executive Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer for KRA, and Maxine Suka, Director of Workforce Operations, Strategic Initiatives at KRA, join the program for a discussion about advancing disability employment. Discover what businesses and workforce professionals should know about disability employment. You'll also hear about some of the misconceptions about employing persons with disabilities and how to take advantage of National Disability Employment Awareness Month to support disability inclusion and employment.
Maxine Suka (Director of Workforce Operations, Strategic Initiatives) discusses the history of Workforce Development Month and creative ways that organizations can celebrate. Maxine gives examples of celebrations of Workforce Development Month from around the country and reveals how partnering with community organizations can help maximize visibility and success. Discover how to make Workforce Development Month a time of self-care for workforce professionals.
In this episode, you'll hear from Maxine Suka (Director of Workforce Operations, Strategic Initiatives) as she reveals what you can expect from the podcast as it transitions over to KRA's The Hub. Discover the topics that will be covered and the benefits of tuning in!
In this episode, you'll discover how to build better communication in workforce development, and the importance of working across various systems to achieve positive outcomes.
In this episode you'll discover a framework for making choices in business and life using a framework called "Just Two Choices." Discover how to apply the same process that pilots use to navigate planes can be used to help you make important decisions.
In this episode, you'll hear from Dr. Patti Ashley, a psychologist who specializes in helping people recover from grief and loss. Discover how to bounce back from the grief of a job loss, and the multiple losses that everyone is feeling during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Ashley also reveals how grief effects the brain and tips for self-car
Christopher Metoyer, Sr. Recruiting Logistics Specialist – R&D with Takeda Pharmaceuticals International Co., joins the program to discuss how to handle gaps on your resume during the COVID-19 pandemic. Christopher also shares his thoughts about how you can identify transferable skills for in-demand careers.
DEI consultant Kay Fabella joins the program for a 2-part conversation about how organizations can create a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. To learn more about Kay, visit https://kayfabella.com/
DEI consultant Kay Fabella joins the program for a 2-part conversation about how organizations can create a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. To learn more about Kay, visit https://kayfabella.com/
In this episode you'll hear from an expert about how to incorporate more meaning and purpose into your work, and how to incorporate your interests into any job, without having to find a different line of work.
Many people are thinking about switching careers this year. Maybe they were hit with furloughs or layoffs, company closings, job burnout, or just plain dissatisfaction. Others may have moved or finally finished schooling. In part two of this two-part conversation, Geraldine Hogan, author of Career Moves for Teachers and Other Professionals: Strategies for a Successful Job Change shares the actions you need to take for a successful career change.
Many people are thinking about switching careers this year. Maybe they were hit with furloughs or layoffs, company closings, job burnout, or just plain dissatisfaction. Others may have moved or finally finished schooling. In part one of this two-part conversation, Geraldine Hogan, author of Career Moves for Teachers and Other Professionals: Strategies for a Successful Job Change shares the mindset shifts that you need to consider when making a career change.
In this episode, you'll hear about how to increase your confidence as a job seeker, and how to overcome fears and doubts along the way!
This episode features a conversation with Maxine Suka, Director of Workforce Operations for KRA, as she discusses the impact of the Great Resignation on employers and employees. Discover what employees are valuing most in a job or career and how employers can maximize their recruitment and retention efforts.
Maxine Suka, Director of Workforce Operations for KRA, returns to the program to discuss what employers and employees need to think about when it comes to mental health. Discover how employers can best support their employees in taking care of their mental health and tips for creating a work-life balance.
In this episode you'll learn about The Possibility Project, which helps young people ages 18-24 earn their high school diploma while getting a head start on their career. Discover eligibility requirements, the various services offered and the partnership between the San Diego Career Centers and MY Academy.