TPM Fellows Program
Congratulations on being selected as a TPM Fellow!
The benefits of becoming a TPM Fellow are numerous. Fellows help shape TPM’s future and assist in developing growth opportunities for the broader network. The Chamber Foundation proudly and publicly recognizes TPM Fellows on our TPM web page and encourages Fellows to publicize their leadership on their various professional profiles.
Before you begin your application, please be sure to review all information provided on this page. Because there is no ability to save your work once you begin the application process, we strongly encourage you to prepare your documents and answers to the application questions in advance. You can review the full form here.
Please email workforce@uschamber.com with any questions.
What Does it Mean to be a TPM Fellow?
Fellows provide guidance as advisors on the continual expansion of the TPM initiative. This guidance includes feedback on how to maintain the quality of the TPM approach, create new support resources for existing and future network members, and identify innovative practices and audiences for which TPM can be applied.
TPM Fellows meet virtually at least once a quarter, two of which are typically in conjunction with TPM NLN Summits. Fellows self-select into areas of expertise (e.g., construction, rural communities, Strategy 2, CTE solutions, etc.) to share with existing and future TPM NLN members. They also serve as a mentor to at least two TPM NLN members and/or working groups and serve as spokespeople for the TPM movement, when requested.
How does this differ from being a TPM Faculty member?
TPM faculty members have been ordained by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to teach the TPM methodology at TPM Academies in coordination with the Chamber Foundation. Being a TPM Fellow does not mean you have to be a TPM faculty member, although this group of leaders is a natural pipeline for future faculty opportunities.
- Help shape TPM’s future: The Chamber Foundation will look to the Fellows to help determine next steps for the initiative.
- Be the first in the know: The Chamber Foundation will provide regular updates to the Fellows on potential growth opportunities and ways for them to engage. Fellows will have early access to TPM resources to receive feedback prior to distributing to public audiences.
- Leadership recognition: The Chamber Foundation will publicly recognize your leadership as a member of the Fellows program on our next National Learning Network quarterly webinar, at the Talent Forward conference and on our TPM Academy and U.S. Chamber Foundation websites. We encourage you to share your selection with your organization’s leadership, publicized on your LinkedIn page and other professional profiles, resumes, etc. We will also post a news release on the Foundation website.
- Support: The Chamber Foundation will provide support and resources to equip Fellows to be a TPM ambassador.
As previously stated, the Chamber Foundation must be able to verify the nominee has completed the following:
- Completed the TPM Academy®
- Established or supported at least one employer collaborative
- Complete biannual NLN survey of TPM activity
Once the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation has confirmed these requirements have been met, the nominee will receive the application (which you have) with the following questions to complete:
- What workforce challenges did your community face and what led you to TPM as a possible solution?
- What is your TPM model? How far along are you in TPM implementation and what has this looked like for your community? Is this a model that you think other states/businesses could use and repeat in their community?
- How did you achieve community or stakeholder buy-in? What partnerships were key to making TPM work within your community?
- What was the biggest challenge or barrier you faced during TPM implementation? How did you overcome this?
- What measurable data have you collected? Has TPM shown measurable results in your community? Provide specific data if possible.
- How have you defined and captured your success to date? How do you intend to measure this moving forward?
We also ask for information about your areas of expertise, existing employer collaboratives, and to provide your headshot and bio. A PDF version of the full application can be found here.
In order to maintain TPM Fellow status, annually fellows must:
- Demonstrate active engagement with at least one employer collaborative (which can include providing guidance to collaboratives outside of one’s own organization)
- Serve as a mentor for at least one TPM Academy small group or present at one TPM Academy training
- Participate in TPM NLN activities (e.g., at least two NLN quarterly webinars, attend at least one TPM NLN Summit)
- Provide status updates to USCCF at least twice a year (e.g., complete TPM NLN survey)