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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...
Rethinking the Homelessness Crisis: What the National Debate Reveals About Local Solutions
When TIME Magazine published the essay What's Keeping Us from Fixing the Homelessness Crisis earlier this year, it reignited a nationwide debate...
Building Resilient Communities: Your Strategic Partner in Housing and Homelessness
The housing landscape is evolving faster than ever, and communities across the country are feeling the strain. With issues like housing instability,...
Where Veterans Land, Communities Grow—and Get Stronger
Veterans who put down roots in a community bring more than a resume. They bring lived experience, a service mindset, and the potential to strengthen...
The Exit Ramp Matters: Veteran Transition as a Community Imperative
Over 200,000 service members take off their uniforms every year and step into civilian life. That moment—what many call “the exit ramp”—is filled...