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  1. 2. Barrier: _________ Responsibilities, Solution: Provide on-site _________ facilities or subsidies for _________ services to help parents, especially single parents, participate in the workforce. KRA leverages supportive services within WIOA and TANF to directly address this barrier, and we engage our local partnerships to help fill the gaps.
  2. 3. Barrier: Mental and Physical ______ Challenges, Solution: Offer comprehensive health and wellness programs, including mental ______ support, counseling services, and accommodations for physical disabilities. Additionally, KRA emphasizes the importance of trauma-informed care practices and behavioral health partnerships as part of our holistic support model.
  3. 6. Barrier: _______ Instability, Solution: Collaborate with local governments and nonprofits to support affordable _______ projects and provide _______ assistance programs for jobseekers. KRAs connects individuals to _______ assistance through cross-agency collaboration, allowing for co-enrollment and ensuring our jobseekers receive the care and attention the need.
  4. 8. Barrier: Lack of Access to Education and ________, Solution: Partner with educational institutions to provide accessible ________ programs and certifications. Implement online learning platforms to reach remote areas. In addition to our current practices, KRA is excited to begin implementing IET (Integrated Education and ________) and Stackable Credential Strategies to accelerate learning for our jobseekers.
  5. 9. Barrier: Lack of __________ Opportunities, Solution: Create __________ events, mentorship programs, and partnerships with local businesses to help individuals build professional connections and find job opportunities. In an effort to combat this often-overlooked barrier, KRA holds employer engagement events, mock interviews (including with real employers), and shares alumni success stories to provide inspiration and connections for our participants.
  6. 10. Barrier: Limited _______ Literacy, Solution: Implement _______ literacy training programs to equip individuals with the essential computer and internet skills needed for modern job markets. In addition to ensuring this training is accessible to our Job Seekers, KRA’s Innovation Lab Team is consistently evaluating and testing new technologies, to better serve our participants.
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  1. 1. Barrier: ________ Barriers, Solution: Offer ________ training programs and provide multilingual support services to help non-native speakers improve their ________ skills and better integrate into the workplace. KRA also leverages technology to offer translation services and resources in multiple ________s, fostering an inclusive environment for all participants.
  2. 4. Barrier: _____________, Solution: Offer ______________ assistance such as shuttle services, ______________ vouchers, or partnerships with ride-sharing companies to ensure reliable commute options. KRA leverages supportive services within WIOA and TANF to directly address this barrier, and we engage our local partnerships to help fill the gaps.
  3. 5. Barrier: ________ Backgrounds, Solution: Develop reentry programs that provide job training, mentorship, and support for individuals with ________ records to reintegrate into the workforce. KRA also emphasizes the use reentry-specific programs and job readiness curricula, which helps prepare individuals for navigating the job market post-incarceration.
  4. 7. Barrier: ______________ and Bias, Solution: Develop and enforce inclusive hiring practices, conduct regular diversity training, and create a supportive work environment that values diversity. KRA supports employers in becoming more inclusive through training or technical assistance, such as implementing quarterly roundtables for feedback.