Insights
Why Childcare Is Economic Development
Communities have long invested in roads, utilities, broadband, and workforce development. It's time to recognize childcare as essential economic...
What Makes a Successful Housing Strategy?
Across the country, housing challenges are shaping economic outcomes. Housing availability, affordability, and quality influence a community’s...
How Child Care Impact Analysis Supports Workforce Growth
Across the country, employers are facing ongoing workforce challenges, including labor shortages, employee turnover, and difficulties attracting and...
Workforce Pell Final Rule is Just the Beginning
By Jessica Fortner, Senior ConsultantYesterday, the Department of Education released the final rule for Workforce Pell. The overall Workforce Pell...
TPMA & MDC: A Look into Dedicated Evaluation Partnership
By: Katy Battafarano, Senior Manager of Research, Evaluation, & Community Impact, kbattafarano@tpma-inc.comAs evaluation month comes to a close,...
The Natural Evolution: Why Youth Apprenticeships are the New Dual Credit
By: Bill McKinney, Senior Partnership Advisor, bmckinney@tpma-inc.comFor nearly two decades, the American education system has focused on "seamless...
Data Collection for Evaluating Industry Partnerships
Senior Consultant Moriah Taft discusses key data collection tips for evaluators engaging with industry partnerships, in this blog for Evalu-ATE.
NAWB Forum 2026: Key Takeaways Driving the Future of Workforce Development
By Vicki Thompson, Senior Director, Workforce Growth Partnerships - vthompson@tpma-inc.comThis March, I was delighted to attend NAWB: The Forum...
Workforce Pell Is Coming. Are You Making the Right Decisions Now?
By Sara Tracey, Vice President, National Workforce and Education Workforce Pell is moving from policy conversation to...
The Transformative Power of Postsecondary Career & Technical Education
By Vicki Thompson, Senior Director, Workforce Growth PartnershipsReflecting on a Career in CTE As National CTE Month comes to a close, I’ve found...
Will AI Replace Community Engagement? Not If We’re Doing It Right
It’s being asked more frequently in planning, economic development, and public-sector strategy meetings: will artificial intelligence replace...
More than Just “Gathering Opinions”—Community Engagement as Fiscal Strategy
A recent Next City article argues that community engagement is not only a democratic responsibility but also a fiscal necessity. TPMA's Economic...
Seeing Economic Development Through an Education and Workforce Lens
Seeing Economic Development Through an Education and Workforce Lens A First Time IEDA Perspective from an Education and Workforce Professional By...
How Thought Leaders Are Navigating AI’s Rapid Impact on Talent, Education, and Industry
Artificial intelligence has moved from an emerging concept to an everyday reality. Its pace is unprecedented, its influence far-reaching, and its...
From Veteran Friendly to Veteran Ready: Honoring Service Through Systems That Work
Each Veterans Day, we take time to celebrate the men and women who have served our country. They are not only heroes of the past but leaders in our...