by tpmatemp | Dec 29, 2024 | Economic Development, Economic Development Plans, Insights
Well, folks, 2024 was quite the rollercoaster, wasn’t it? It was a year of wild swings, unexpected turns, and a whole lot of divided opinions. It seems like we humans just can’t agree on anything these days, from politics to pop culture. To confirm this,...
by tpmatemp | Dec 19, 2024 | CPL and Micro-Credentialing Support, CTE Strategies, Insights, Sector Partnerships, Talent Solutions for Emerging Industries, WIOA One Stop Operations, WIOA Strategic Planning, Work-Based Learning and Registered Apprenticeships, Workforce Development
There is a lot of uncertainty among workforce development professionals right now. All eyes are on Washington as we wait for WIOA reauthorization and watch the incoming administration take shape. We can’t predict the policy and funding landscape in the year ahead, but...
by tpmatemp | Aug 12, 2024 | Insights, Workforce Development
With a shrinking pool of prospective students, higher education institutions must work harder than ever to maintain or grow enrollment. Meanwhile, the American public continues to lose trust in higher education—an area that’s become increasingly politicized. Student...
by tpmatemp | Aug 6, 2024 | Economic Development, Insights, Small Business & Entrepreneurial Assessments
TPMA, through its work with clients, has gained keen insight and practical wisdom on strategically working with local economic development organizations (EDOs). We have found that EDOs play a critical role in catalyzing and maturing local ecosystems for small business...
by tpmatemp | Jul 8, 2024 | DEI, Insights, Resource Development, Workforce Development
If you are a national organization dedicated to empowering youth through career pathway development, this initiative targets historically marginalized youth from Black, Latino, Indigenous, LGBTQ+, and religious minority communities. Learn more here! In addition, the...
by tpmatemp | Jun 28, 2024 | Evaluation, Insights, Program Evaluation
Working with an external evaluator can be intimidating if you don’t know what to expect. As an external evaluator, my purpose is to provide an outside perspective to support and strengthen your project. The following tips can help you select and build a relationship...
