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Industry growth requires a skilled workforce! TPMA supports industry success through comprehensive workforce assessments, helping regions align talent with opportunity. TPMA conducted an Information Technology Workforce Assessment in the Rio Grande Valley—check out the case study below https://www.tpma-inc.com/project/strengthening-the-it-workforce-in-rio-grande-valley/

Strengthening the IT Workforce in Rio Grande Valley - TPMA Discover how TPMA helped bridge IT workforce gaps in the Rio Grande Valley through a data-driven assessment, aligning education, infrastructure, and employer engagement.

Work-based learning programs don’t just equip students with valuable hands-on experience—they also give businesses a direct line to emerging talent, helping to close skills gaps before they widen. Read more below! https://www.tpma-inc.com/2025/03/5-immediate-steps-for-companies-to-kickstart-work-based-learning/

5 Immediate Steps for Companies to Kickstart Work-Based Learning - TPMA Businesses can no longer afford to take a passive approach to workforce development. In a competitive labor market, engaging in WBL is a strategic imperative.

We’re excited to partner with the Town of Essex to develop a roadmap that drives long-term growth, business success, and economic resilience!

Read more below https://www.tpma-inc.com/2025/03/tpma-selected-to-lead-economic-development-strategy-for-the-town-of-essex/

TPMA Selected to Lead Economic Development Strategy for the Town of Essex - TPMA TPMA has been selected to lead the town's economic development strategy, creating a data-driven roadmap for sustainable growth.

What an incredible day presenting at the PA Workforce Development Association's Next Generation Youth Workforce Summit at the Pennsylvania College of Technology! We had the opportunity to connect, share insights, and dive into innovative strategies for shaping the future workforce.

Frederick County is taking bold steps to address the housing affordability crisis! TPMA is excited to lead a comprehensive 10-Year Housing Study and Strategic Plan.

Last month, TPMA consultants Aaron Finley, AICP and Ben Helkowski officially launched the study with a public presentation that emphasized the importance of affordable housing while dispelling common myths and misconceptions surrounding this pressing issue. Read more below! https://www.tpma-inc.com/2025/01/progress-in-addressing-affordable-housing-challenges-in-frederick-county-maryland/

Progress in Addressing Affordable Housing Challenges in Frederick County Maryland - TPMA On Wednesday, TPMA consultants Aaron Finley and Ben Helkowski officially launched the study with a public presentation at the Urbana Regional Library.

Like many communities, Elizabethtown Kentucky has been grappling with a lack of affordable and available childcare for working parents. The Lincoln Trail Area Development District (LTADD) recognized this issue and took action.

🔍 The Problem: In 2022, LTADD engaged TPMA to estimate the impact of inadequate childcare on the workforce and economy in its eight-county region. The challenge was clear: How can we create solutions that benefit both parents and the local economy? TPMA’s custom methodology went to work. Here’s what we found:

Work Willing Parents: There are currently 2,035 parents in the LTADD region who are eager to return to the workforce if adequate childcare options were available.

Economic Impact: If these parents rejoin the workforce full-time, they could collectively earn between $99.2 million and $126.3 million annually. Imagine the positive ripple effect on local businesses, home purchases, and job creation!

Tax Revenue Boost: Payroll taxes from these parents’ earnings would generate between $863,000 and $1.09 million annually for local governments. Plus, Kentucky could see an additional $4.5 to $5.7 million in state income tax revenue.

Gross Regional Product (GRP): The region stands to generate between $164.5 and $230.6 million in additional GRP.

🚀 Next Steps: Armed with these insights, Lincoln Trail Area Development District launched a childcare taskforce in May 2024. Industry leaders, government officials, and community advocates are now working together to pave the way forward.

Let’s celebrate progress and support working families! Share this post and spread the word about efforts to overcome regional childcare challenges. Learn more about this impactful project below.

Overcoming Regional Childcare Challenges in Elizabethtown Kentucky - TPMA Like many areas in the United States, central Kentucky has experienced a lack of affordable and available childcare for working parents. In 2022, LTADD engaged TPMA to estimate the impact that lack of childcare has on the workforce and economy in its eight-county region.

Read about how the County of Humboldt - Government is teaming up with TPMA to build upon current economic strategies to support emerging and vital target industries across the region 📈! Their locally focused action plan, known as Project Rebound, prioritizes economic recovery, self-sufficiency and equity. Learn more below!

County of Humboldt Partners with TPMA on Target Industry Analysis for Project Rebound - TPMA The County of Humboldt’s Economic Development Division will partner with consulting firm TPMA, to conduct economic studies and analyses to support the county’s economic development effort known as Project Rebound. Project Rebound focuses on the creation of new or updated economic development str...