Evaluations
Program Evaluation & Impact Assessment
TPMA conducts objective evaluations that help organizations understand effectiveness, improve performance, and demonstrate impact. Our approach combines quantitative and qualitative analysis to provide a comprehensive view of program outcomes. We work closely with partners to ensure evaluation findings are actionable, supporting continuous improvement and strategic decision-making that maximizes results for stakeholders.
TPMA has led over 40 multi-year evaluations for high-impact programs supported by the U.S. Department of Labor, National Science Foundation, and U.S. Department of Education—delivering data-driven insights that shape policy, improve outcomes, and drive meaningful change.
How We Support Your Strategy
Our evaluation work balances rigor with practicality, ensuring findings are both credible and usable. We focus on collecting the right data, asking the right questions, and presenting results in ways that support learning and improvement. This approach helps partners apply insights quickly and effectively.
- NProgram and process evaluations
- NPerformance and outcome measurement
- NQualitative and quantitative data collection
- NContinuous improvement recommendations
- NReporting tailored to stakeholders and funders
Why We’re Your Ideal Partner
Integrated Perspective
TPMA understands how workforce, economic, education, housing, and community systems intersect. We help partners see the full picture, identify leverage points, and align strategies for more coordinated, effective plans.
Action-Oriented Planning
We create strategies designed to be implemented, with clear priorities, defined roles, and measurable outcomes that move organizations from planning to action.
Collaborative Approach
TPMA brings stakeholders together through inclusive, structured processes that build trust, surface perspectives, and strengthen buy-in for long-term success.
Project Highlights
Building the Workforce of Tomorrow: Advancing Childcare Investment in Northwest Indiana
Advancing Veteran Readiness in White County, Indiana
Strengthening the IT Workforce in Rio Grande Valley
Orr Fellowship Economic Impact – Driving Indiana’s Talent Retention and Economic Growth
Innovative WIOA Planning in Maryland’s Capital Region
Transforming Allen County’s Technical Education Ecosystem
News & Insights
Working with an External Evaluator: Tips and Tricks for PIs and Project Staff
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 with your external evaluator. Selecting an…
TPMA to Design and Implement Statewide Evaluation of New Hampshire Workforce Development System
Thomas P. Miller & Associates (TPMA) today announced it has signed on with the State of New Hampshire as their strategic consultant to design and implement a statewide evaluation of the NH Works/American Job Centers (AJC) and the New Hampshire workforce development system. TPMA is looking forward to the new…
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