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  • Employer Led Workforce Project

  • Employer Led Workforce Project

    The Employer-Led Workforce Development Project a collaborative research project led by the NL Workforce Innovation Centre (NLWIC) and funded by the Government of Canada’s Future Skills Program. The Project is being delivered by the NL Workforce Innovation Centre (NLWIC), in collaboration with the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce (ACC) as implementer of the Talent Pipeline Management Model (TPM) with NLWIC providing the evaluation, communication and project management expertise.

    Staff and Supports

    • Lori Shae-Smith, Project Director, Baie Verte Chamber of Commerce (BVCC)
    • Rhonda Tulk-Lane, TPM Facilitator, Atlantic Chamber of Commerce (ACC)
    • Aleksandra Stefanovic-Chafe, Evaluator, NLWIC
    • Ayriana Gomez, Communications, NLWIC, supported by Patti Colson ACC and Kim Hewlett BVCC
    • Joanne Kendrick, Project Administration, NLWIC supported by Tracy Beaver ACC

     

  • What is Talent Pipeline Management

    The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation developed Talent Pipeline Management® (TPM) to advance authentic employer leadership in building high-performing talent pipelines. Built by business, for business, TPM provides employers and their education and workforce development partners with strategies and tools to co-design talent supply chains that connect learners and workers to jobs and career advancement opportunities. Supported by the TPM framework and delivered through the TPM Academy®, TPM facilitates change management to achieve better outcomes for all partners.

    Learn more here

  • Lead Employers (the backbone)

    1. FireFly Metals
    2. Shoreline Aggregates and Guy J Bailey LTD.
    3. New Found Gold Corp

     

  • Partners

    • Baie Verte Chamber of Commerce
    • NLWIC / Future Skills Centre
    • US Chamber Foundation

     

  • Sounding Board

    Leah Nord

    The Employer-Led Workforce Project, grounded in the proven Talent Pipeline Management (TPM) model, is strengthened by the guidance of an exceptional sounding board. Leah Nord, a respected faculty member with the TPM Academy, brings deep expertise in employer-driven workforce strategies and best practices that will help shape the project’s direction. Leah will support and advise facilitator Rhonda Tulk-Lane as she leads this important initiative to build stronger, more responsive talent pipelines across Atlantic Canada.

     

  • Become a Facilitator

    The TPM Academy trains business, workforce, and economic development leaders on the Talent Pipeline Management (TPM) approach, a demand-driven strategy to create real career pathways for students and workers with talent pipelines aligned to dynamic business needs

    Next online training dates are February 2026.

    TPM Academy: Blended Learning Cohort

    Build stronger talent pipelines with the proven Talent Pipeline Management® (TPM) framework. Designed for workforce, education, and economic development professionals, the TPM Academy Blended Learning Cohort offers a flexible, interactive training experience that combines online modules with live virtual sessions facilitated by certified TPM faculty.

    This course equips participants with the strategies and tools needed to implement employer-led solutions that align education and workforce systems to meet industry talent needs. Whether you’re new to TPM or scaling an existing initiative, this hands-on learning experience will prepare you to apply TPM’s six strategies and data-driven decision-making approach within your own community.

    What’s Included:

    • Self-paced online modules for each TPM strategy
    • Eight (8) live cohort sessions with expert facilitators and peers over 12 weeks
    • Practical tools, templates, and case studies
    • Access to the TPM Co/Lab Support Center and peer network

     

    Who Should Enroll:
    Professionals from chambers of commerce, business associations, workforce boards, community colleges, nonprofit organizations, and other stakeholder groups looking to implement or expand employer-led talent strategies.

    Session 

    Date 

    TPM Orientation 

    Week of February 9 

    Strategy 1 

    Week of February 23 

    Strategy 2 

    Week of March 2 

    Strategy 3 

    Week of March 9 

    Strategy 4 

    Week of March 16 

    Office Hours/Make-up Week 

    Week of March 23 

    Strategy 5 P1 

    Week of March 30 

    Strategy 5 P2 

    Week of April 6 

    Strategy 6 

    Week of April 13 

    Make-up Week 

    Week of April 20 

    Cost $2500 US

    Register here

    Learn more here

     

  • Project Timeline

    November - March 31, 2026

     

  • What's Happening Across Canada?

    The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce is pleased to work alongside their sister chamber, the Alberta Chamber of Commerce, as they expand the delivery of the Talent Pipeline Management model across the province. Through the TPM Academy of Alberta, this partnership supports a shared commitment to employer-led workforce solutions and strengthens our collective efforts to build more resilient, responsive talent pipelines across Canada

    TPM Academy of Alberta

    The TPM Academy® is a training developed by the U.S. Chamber Foundation that seeks to enhance partnerships between employers and their talent supply chain partners. Facilitated by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the TPM Academy is supported by a customized curriculum that serves as an employer handbook giving participants the knowledge, skills and abilities to implement talent supply chain solutions.

    In partnership with the Alberta Chambers of Commerce and the Government of Alberta, the TPM Academy will bring together a cross-sector cohort of professionals—from government, nonprofits, industry, chambers, and postsecondary institutions—to advance workforce development across the province. As Alberta’s first TPM cohort, this Academy supports a broader initiative to address labor market challenges and foster inclusive economic growth.

    Participants will engage with the TPM curriculum, collaborate through peer learning, and apply strategies in real-world settings. The Alberta Chambers of Commerce Talent Development Task Force will support this effort with data from over 3,000 businesses and province-wide collaboration.

    All participants in the TPM Academy are required to commit to attending all the training sessions listed below. Each training will consist of lecture, group work, and community application. We recognize that attending the Academy alone will not result in change for your community—it will require your commitment to identifying, developing, and integrating tactics throughout your approach. Upon graduating the TPM Academy you will become part of the National Learning Network, a collaborative group that will support your efforts beyond your TPM Academy experience

    Learn more.

     

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    Truth and Reconciliation

    Recognizing the importance of education, the Chamber encourages businesses to provide comprehensive training for management and staff on the history of Indigenous peoples, including the legacy of residential schools, Indigenous rights, and Aboriginal-Crown relations. Emphasizing intercultural competency, conflict resolution, and anti-racism, these efforts aim to foster a more inclusive and harmonious corporate environment rooted in mutual understanding and respect. Learn more click here. 

                                                                                                                                               

                                                                                                                    

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