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  • 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) and the Baie Verte Chamber of Commerce as implementer of the Talent Pipeline Management (TPM) Model with NLWIC providing the evaluation, communication and project management expertise.

    This is the first TPM being delivered in Canada.

    Staff and Supports

    • Lori Shea-Smith, Project Director, Baie Verte Chamber of Commerce (BVCC)
    • Rhonda Tulk-Lane, TPM Facilitator, Atlantic Chamber of Commerce (ACC) and ACC staff support Patti Colson and Tracy Beaver
    • 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

    Talent Pipeline Management Action Plans here

     

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    Lead Employers (the backbone of the project)

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

     

  • Partners

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

     

  • TPM Advisor for Baie Verte Project

     Leah Nord

    The Employer-Led Workforce Project, grounded in the proven Talent Pipeline Management (TPM) model, is strengthened by the guidance of an exceptional advisor. 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.

  • Project Status and Sharing

    September 2025

    • Secured funding through the Future Skills Centre and the NLWIC
    • Discussion with host (chamber) and partners

     

    October 2025

    • Figure our roles and expectation of partners: NLWIC, ACC and Baie Verte Chamber
    • Hire support on the ground in Baie Verte in partnership with the Baie Verte Chamber of Commerce

     

    November 2025

    • Official start of Strategy 1 of the TMP model
    • New staff Orientation

     

    December 2025

    • Confirmed employers participation
    • Employers 1st meeting to set expectation and start to discuss regarding common talent pain points
    • Holiday Kick Off for stakeholders in the region

     

    January 2026

     

    March 2026

    Completed strategy 2

    April 2026

    • Starting strategy 3
    • Reviewing activities in strategy 4 & 5 to see what we can get started on

     

    June 2026

    NLWIC Highlights Talent Pipeline Model (TPM) Success at Baie Verte Mining Conference

    NLWIC Project Lead Joanne Kendrick, PR Specialist (FSC Special Projects) Ariyana Gomes and Faculty Researcher Aleksandra Stefanovic-Chafe were thrilled to return to the Baie Verte Peninsula this June for the 37th Annual Baie Verte Mining Conference. The NLWIC team was proud to attend and present on the Employer-Led Workforce Development Project. funded by the Future Skills Centre,  in collaboration with NLWIC's implementation partner Atlantic Chamber of Commerce (ACC), supported by the Baie Verte Chamber of Commerce.

    (L-R: Shannon Lewis, Bonnie Matthews, Aleksandra Stefanovic-Chafe, Lori Shea-Smith, Joanne Kendrick, Ariyana Gomes)

    Aleksandra Stefanovic-Chafe presenting alongside Lori Shea-Smith at the Baie Verte Mining Conference.

    NLWIC's Faculty Researcher Aleksandra Stefanovic-Chafe co-presented alongside Lori Shea-Smith from the Baie Verte Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. The duo shared insights from the pilot-testing and evaluation of the TPM model with three key mining sector employers in the Region. Over three days, NLWIC team members took part in sessions covering the industry priorities shaping the region's future. This included notable remarks by Lynn Hammond on behalf of the Baie Verte Peninsula Mining Innovation Task Force. She covered workforce development, healthcare, housing, childcare access and infrastructure, as well as the presentation from Mining Industry NL Executive Director Amanda McCallum on the importance of collaboration, policy alignment and infrastructure certainty for long-term industry growth.

     

    Aleksandra Stefanovic-Chafe, highlighted feeling a strong sense of excitement throughout the Conference, fueled by the range of projects that are underway such as traditional mining, aggregate export and innovative work around repurposing old mine tailings through carbon mineralization. Joanne Kendrick echoed a similar sense of momentum, noting just how much mining activity is happening and expected to happen in the region, and highlighted opportunities for stakeholders to help support the housing, healthcare, childcare and community planning that will be required in the Baie Verte region to grow and thrive alongside its mining sector. The team was also glad to reconnect with key industry partners and community leaders involved in NLWIC's Employer-Led Workforce Development Project, including Bonnie Matthews of FireFly Metals and Shannon Lewis of Shoreline Aggregates Inc., and look forward to building on these conversations in the months ahead.

     

  • Become a Facilitator 2026

    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 May 2026 REGISTER NOW

    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.

    Cost $2500 US

     

  • 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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