NAWB Forum 2026: Key Takeaways Driving the Future of Workforce Development  

by luke | Apr 9, 2026 | Uncategorized

By Vicki Thompson, Senior Director, Workforce Growth Partnerships – vthompson@tpma-inc.com This March, I was delighted to attend NAWB: The Forum 2026, in Las Vegas, where Kelly Friend and I presented on transforming “Veteran Friendly to Veteran Ready...

Jackson Co. to launch Affordable Housing Strategy addressing current and future needs

by luke | Apr 6, 2026 | Uncategorized

Jackson County, N.C. is developing its first Affordable Housing Strategy to address rising housing costs and limited availability. Partnering with TPMA and 300 Block, the county will conduct a data-driven analysis and gather community input to guide solutions. A final...

Workforce Pell Is Coming. Are You Making the Right Decisions Now? 

by luke | Mar 9, 2026 | Workforce Pell

        By Sara Tracey, Vice President, National Workforce and Education   Workforce Pell is moving from policy conversation to operational reality. For colleges, universities, and adult CTE programs, this is potentially transformative. Expanded Pell...

The Transformative Power of Postsecondary Career & Technical Education

by luke | Feb 26, 2026 | Uncategorized

Will AI Replace Community Engagement? Not If We’re Doing It Right

by luke | Feb 9, 2026 | Uncategorized