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E36: Voices of Workforce Development: Live from the 2024 Raising the Bar Conference- Part 2
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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…
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E26: Boosting Access to Jobs and Training: A Customer-Centered Approach
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This episode features an interview with Terrance Bowens, Program Manager for KRA, as he discusses workforce development and customer-centered design. Terrence provides background on his experience in workforce development and what drew him to the field, as well as details on the Northern Nevada region where he currently works. He outlines KRA's rol…
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E25: Driving Innovation in Workforce Development
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Tune in for a conversation with Dawn Karber, Director of SkillsFWD and Owner of Talent Growth Group, about driving innovation in workforce development. Dawn shares tips for embracing innovation, building strong partnerships, and overcoming common barriers like fear of failure, and skills-based hiring. She also offers insights from her extensive exp…
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E24: The Origin and Evolution of KRA: A Conversation with the Founder and President & CEO Knowlton Atterbeary
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This episode of The Hub features a discussion with Knowlton Atterbeary, the Founder and President & CEO of KRA Corporation. Mr. Atterbeary traces the origin of the company, and reveals KRA's commitment to leadership development, both within the firm and more broadly in the workforce industry, highlighting prominent professionals who began their car…
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E23: Growing Leaders from Within: A Chat with KRA's Jonathan Overall
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In this episode, Jonathan Overall, Senior Director, Workforce Operations, provides an inside look at his own career journey and the experiences that led him to his current role overseeing workforce-services programs across the country. Discover KRA's 40+ years’ culture of developing leaders from within the organization, and the value that KRA place…
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E22: Navigating the Legal Landscape: Ensuring Ethical and Effective Hiring Practices
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This episode features a conversation with Merry Campbell, Chair of Employment and Labor at Shulman Rogers law firm, as she discusses current and upcoming legal considerations in recruiting and hiring. Touching on issues around AI, demographic data, diversity, equity and inclusion goals, and more, Merry provides perspective on ensuring hiring practi…
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E21: Beyond WIOA: Innovations in Funding, Training, and Workforce Development in Spokane
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This episode features a conversation with Kevin Williams from the Spokane Workforce Council about the opportunities and challenges facing workforce development today. Topics covered include adopting a customer-centered approach, the need to diversify funding sources, childcare as a workforce issue, and advice for navigating turbulent times. Tune in…
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E20: From "School Place to Workplace": Building Career Readiness Through K-12 Partnerships
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This episode features a conversation with Ed Hidalgo, founder of Ed Hidalgo Consulting, as he discusses integrating career development and advising into K-12 education. Ed provides an inside look at how schools can foster career readiness and exploration starting at an early age by helping students understand their strengths, interests, and values.…
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E19: Communication, Convening, Telling Your Story: Advice from a Workforce Leader
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This episode features a conversation with Stephanie Deese, Executive Director of the North Carolina Association of Workforce Development Boards (NCAWDB), as Stephanie provides an overview of her career journey and reveals the most pressing workforce issues facing her region today. Discover how the pandemic accelerated innovation like virtual servic…
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E18: Disability Employment: Trends and Innovations from Maryland
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This episode features a conversation with Jade Gingerich, Director of Employment Policy at the Maryland Department of Disabilities, for an insightful discussion on disability employment. Jade provides background on her agency's mission to improve coordination of services and promote equal opportunity for people with disabilities. She outlines key s…
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E17: Beyond Borders: How Cross-State Partnerships Enhance Talent and Business Engagement
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This episode of The Hub features a conversation with Jim McShane, executive director of CareerSource Capital Region, discussing the Workforce Alliance, a collaboration of workforce boards across Florida, Georgia, and Alabama. Jim explains how the alliance allows for coordination across state lines to share best practices, partner with businesses re…
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E16: Meeting Current and Future Workforce Challenges: Lessons from Employ Prince George's
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Walter Simmons, founding President & CEO of Employ Prince George’s and Executive Director of the Prince George’s County Workforce Development Board, joins the program to share his insights about how the workforce system can innovate to meet current and future challenges. Walter reveals the most significant changes needed in the public workforce sys…
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E15: Empowering Underserved Communities: With Cami Eakins, CEO of Career Path Services
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This episode features a conversation with Cami Eakins, CEO of Career Path Services, as she provides an overview of her organization and discusses how Career Path Services is committed to serving underserved communities, including refugees, immigrants, underemployed individuals, and unhoused populations. Cami emphasizes the importance of recognizing…
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E14: Reflections on the DOL ETA 2030 Vision Convening
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Jane Oates, President of WorkingNation, and former U.S. Department of Labor official, joins the program to share her reflections on the recent U.S. DOL Employment and Training Administration Vision 2030 Workforce Convening. Jane covers topics including the need to focus on equity, career pathways to quality jobs, and building a strong care economy.…
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E13: Advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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This episode features a conversation with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) expert Jeri Perkins as she talks about the importance of DEI efforts for organizations. Jeri talks about how workforce organizations can keep a focus on DEI year-round and how to move beyond "check the box" inclusion. Discover how to create a work environment where all …
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E12: How to Develop a Strong Work Ethic
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Josh Davies, CEO of The Center for Work Ethic Development, joins the program to discuss and define work ethic and why it matters both for employees and employers. Discover whether there are generational differences in work ethic and the impact of the pandemic and remote work. Josh also shares advice for employers who want to ensure that their emplo…
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E11: Bridging the Labor Force Gap: With Dr. Chris Laney
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Dr. Chris Laney, Director of Government Affairs & Workforce Strategy at Lightcast, joins the program to provide an update on the labor market and why we need to "expect the unexpected." Chris provides his reflections on current trends in the labor market and the implication of those trends on the workforce system. He also shares his thoughts on the…
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E10: The Evolution of Training and Upskilling
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Sandy Mead, VP of Workforce Development at Metrix Learning, joins the program to discuss the changing nature and delivery of training programs for job seekers and to provide an overview of the Metrix Learning online platform. Sandy shares advice for workforce organizations who are trying to provide training and upskilling opportunities in an impact…
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E09: Current and Future Workforce Trends: With Joseph Seymour, Managing Director, Operational Excellence for KRA
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Joseph Seymour, Managing Director, Operational Excellence for KRA, joins the program to discuss his career journey and talk about current workforce trends. Discover what workforce organizations need to keep in mind in order to be prepared for current and future workforce challenges. Joseph also discusses his vision and goals for his new role as the…
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E08: Creating a Sustainable and Responsive Workforce System
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Tune in for a conversation between Jonathan Overall, Director of Workforce Operations, Program Performance for KRA, and Andy Hall, President & CEO of Trailhead Strategies Inc. Andy reveals why workforce organizations should seek to diversify their funding sources beyond traditional WIOA funds, and how diversification of funds can allow organization…
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Tune in for a conversation with Zaskia Ruiz, Executive Vice President, Administration & Finance at KRA, and Jonathan Overall, Director of Workforce Operations, Program Performance at KRA. Zaskia discusses her career journey and the experiences that led her to become the leader that she is today. She also reveals how KRA empowers its employees and s…
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E06: Opening Doors of Opportunity and Expanding the Workforce: Lessons from Pennsylvania
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Ron Painter, President & CEO of the National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) joins the program to share his reflections on a recent executive order in Pennsylvania that allows most state jobs to be skills-based and not require a 4-year degree. Discover what this order means for other states, and how workforce boards can advocate for similar …
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E05: Accessing Funding from New Federal Legislation
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This episode features a conversation with Maxine Suka, and Bob Lanter, Executive Director of the California Workforce Association. Discover how workforce boards can access funding from new federal legislation and what workforce professionals can do to prepare for this funding. Bob discusses the importance of collaboration and engaging local politic…
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E04: The Importance of Diversifying Funding
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Maxine Suka, Director of Workforce Operations, Strategic Initiatives at KRA, returns to the program to discuss why it is important to diversify funding. Discover how to create impactful collaboration and hear examples of how organizations across the U.S. are diversifying funding and creating innovative opportunities. Maxine also shares tips about h…
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E03: Advancing Employment for People with Disabilities
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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 workf…
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E02: Celebrating Workforce Development Month
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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 visibili…
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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!
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E127: Building Better Communication in Workforce Development
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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.
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E126: Making Positive Choices: Lessons from an Airline Pilot
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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.
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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…
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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.…
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E123: Building a Culture of Diversity and Inclusion- Part 2
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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/
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E122: Building a Culture of Diversity and Inclusion- Part 1
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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/
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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.
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E120: Rethinking Your Career During the Great Resignation- Part 2
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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: Strateg…
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E119: Rethinking Your Career During the Great Resignation- Part 1
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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: Strateg…
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E118: Overcoming Fears and Doubts as a Job Seeker
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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!
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E117: Lessons From the Great Resignation
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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.…
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E116: Taking Care of Your Mental Health: What Employees and Employers Need to Know
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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.…
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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.…
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E114: Tips for Overcoming "Career PTSD"
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Mustafa Ammar, Founder and CEO of The Passion MBA, joins the program to explain what "Career PTSD" is, the root causes of it, and share 5 tips for overcoming Career PTSD.
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