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The official podcast of KRA Corporation-Discover workforce topics and trends you need to know on the go!
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E100: Building Medina County's Economic Future (opens the original)
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In this episode of The Hub, host Jonathan Overall speaks with Bethany Dentler, Executive Director of the Medina County Economic Development Corporation and Administrator of the Medina County Port Authority, about the critical connection between workforce development and economic development. Bethany shares how Medina County is responding to historically low unemployment, a shrinking labor pool, and the evolving talent needs of its growing manufacturing sector through close collaboration among em
E99: Stronger Together: Building Ohio's Workforce of Tomorrow (opens the original)
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In this episode of The Hub, Jonathan Overall speaks with Jennifer Meek Eells, Executive Director of the Ohio Workforce Association, about the challenges, opportunities, and innovations shaping Ohio's workforce system. Jennifer discusses the importance of developing strong talent pipelines, expanding apprenticeships into fields such as healthcare and education, and strengthening collaboration among workforce boards, employers, educators, and economic development organizations. She also previews t
E98: Voices from NAWDP: Turning Military Experience into Career Opportunity (opens the original)
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In this special episode of KRA's The Hub, recorded at the 2026 NAWDP Annual Conference, host Jonathan Overall speaks with Ritchie Thomas, a United States Army veteran and founder of Military Transition University. Drawing from his own difficult journey from active duty to unemployment—and ultimately to a successful career in technology—Ritchie explains how his AI-powered platform helps veterans translate their military experience into valuable business skills and identify promising career paths.
E97: The Workforce System at a Crossroads: From Silos to Solutions (opens the original)
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In this episode of The Hub , Jonathan Overall speaks with Aminifu "Akil" Bektemba, President and CEO of Vanguard Consulting Group, LLC, and President of the Southeastern Employment and Training Association (SETA). Drawing on more than 25 years of workforce development experience, Akil discusses why the public workforce system is at a crossroads and how stronger collaboration, customer-centered services, emerging technology, and integrated financial literacy can help it move forward. He also shar
E96: Leadership Spotlight: Heather Leach on Empowering People and Leading with Purpose (opens the original)
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In this episode of KRA's The Hub, host Jonathan Overall speaks with Heather Leach, KRA's Vice President of Operations, about her nearly 30-year journey in workforce development and the experiences that shaped her approach to leadership. Heather shares how an unexpected career transition helped her discover her purpose, why effective leadership begins with humility and empowerment, and why people are the "secret sauce" behind successful workforce programs. She also discusses the importance of sup
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