Kiisha Jennings Steps into New Role as Business Growth Advisor to The Job Coach

Kiisha Jennings Steps into New Role as Business Growth Advisor to The Job Coach

May 2026

K. Jennings & Associates is proud to celebrate a new chapter in our partnership with The Job Coach: Kiisha Jennings is now serving as Business Growth Advisor, supporting youth workforce initiatives for the Office of the Local Children’s Board in Howard County.

In this role, she functions as the business liaison between The Job Coach and the broader Howard County community, with a special focus on partnership-building alongside Howard Community College and SECU.

The Job Coach: An Opportunity Matchmaker

The Job Coach, led by founder Akisha S. Jefferson, is a workforce readiness and career development company dedicated to connecting job seekers with real, sustainable opportunities. Through job development, career counseling, interview preparation, and employer recruiting, The Job Coach helps individuals overcome barriers to employment while helping businesses find prepared, aligned talent.

The organization serves job seekers—particularly those facing obstacles to work—by offering resumes, interview coaching, career clarity, and ongoing support, all grounded in a deep understanding of labor markets across the DC–Maryland–Virginia region. At the same time, The Job Coach partners with employers as a trusted recruiter and workforce ally, filling roles with candidates who are both qualified and committed.

How KJA and Kiisha Support The Job Coach

In her role as Business Growth Advisor, Kiisha leads KJA's support of The Job Coach as a strategic, concierge-level extension of the business. The focus is on making sure the brand, systems, and outreach fully reflect the strength of Akisha’s work and the impact she has on job seekers and employers.

Through this partnership, KJA provides:

• Marketing strategy and implementation to align messaging, visuals, and campaigns with The Job Coach’s mission and core audiences.

• Event management for workforce development initiatives, including promotion, logistics, and communications that keep stakeholders informed and engaged.

• Streamlining of services and tools to eliminate waste, consolidate platforms, and save money while improving efficiency.

• Business development and outreach to strengthen relationships with employers, government agencies, and community partners.

Kiisha’s advisory role ensures these efforts stay cohesive, strategic, and growth-oriented, while honoring the heart of The Job Coach’s mission.

A Powerful Partnership in Action

This partnership demonstrates what can happen when a mission-driven workforce development leader is paired with a dedicated business growth ally. Together, The Job Coach and KJA are amplifying impact, expanding opportunities, and building pathways for tomorrow’s leaders—one prepared, supported job seeker at a time.

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