The TPM Academy of Colorado
"The Colorado Talent Academy"
The TPM Academy®, referred from now on as “The Colorado Talent Academy,” is a training developed by the U.S. Chamber Foundation that seeks to enhance partnerships between employers and their talent supply chain partners. The TPM Academy is facilitated by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and 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 on behalf of their employer collaborative members.
Due to the generosity of and in partnership with Colorado Succeeds, The Colorado Talent Academy aims to equip workforce, economic development, education and business leaders with the skills and strategies to implement the Talent Pipeline Management® (TPM) framework effectively. By fostering collaboration and alignment among key stakeholders, the academy will empower workforce intermediaries to grow and sustain employer–led, data-driven career pathways that meet the evolving needs of Colorado’s businesses.
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.
With questions regarding the academy, please email Madison Knapp at mknapp@coloradosucceeds.org and Ben Gerig at bgerig@coloradosucceeds.org
Please direct any technical issues with the application to workforce@uschamber.com.
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Required Meetings
- TPM Orientation: May 20 8:30am-12pm MT (Virtual)
- Strategy 1: June 11-12 8:30am-12:30pm MT (Virtual)
- Strategies 2-4: August 20-22 (In-person; Vail Valley)
- Strategies 5+6: October 21-22 8:30am-12:30pm MT (Virtual)
- Graduation/Employer Collaborative Project Presentations: November (In-person; TBD)
Employer Collaborative Project (ECP):
The ECP is a capstone or experiential learning opportunity for cohort members to work through the six strategies of the TPM process by creating a real or fictitious employer collaborative. Each small group will be paired with a TPM mentor (someone who has already gone through the Academy) and would present their project findings at the end of the academy training.
Cost to Attend
Tuition for the Academy is generously covered by Colorado Succeeds (a $3,000 value). The cost to attend does not include travel and lodging expenses (except as outlined below).
Participants will be charged a fee of $500 for any unexcused absences.
Travel Accommodations: Travel (mileage and/or flights) to the August in-person convening will be the participants’ responsibility, along with other elected expenses such as food and beverage outside of the provided event meals.
Application Window
- Window opens: February 24, 2025
- Applications due: April 4, 2025
- All accepted applicants will be notified of their acceptance by April 10, 2025.
Who Should Apply?
Business/workforce intermediaries (industry associations, chambers, EDCs), education and training partners, and employer champions who are ready and willing to play a key role in advancing talent strategies in their sector and/or region.
Ready to Apply?
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With technical questions, please email workforce@uschamber.com.