The Talent Pipeline Management® (TPM) Academy is a training program developed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation that strengthens partnerships between employers and their talent supply chain partners.
In Alberta, the Alberta Chambers of Commerce (ACC) is leading the implementation of TPM in Canada through its Talent Development Task Force, in partnership with the Alberta Post-Secondary Network (APSN). This initiative brings together employers, chambers of commerce, post-secondary institutions, industry associations, and government partners to address Alberta’s workforce challenges through an employer-led, demand-driven approach.
The initiative is supported by the Government of Alberta and aligns with provincial priorities to expand work-integrated learning, champion skilled trades, and connect training with real-time labour market data—key goals of Alberta’s Jobs Strategy.
As Canada’s first TPM cohort, the Alberta TPM Academy equips participants with the tools and strategies to build stronger talent pipelines and better align education and workforce systems with real employer demand.
What is TPM?
Talent Pipeline Management® (TPM) is an employer-led approach that helps businesses address critical workforce challenges such as unfilled positions, skills shortages, retention, and career advancement.
Through the TPM Academy, participants learn how to organize employers around shared workforce needs, collaborate with education and training providers, and build sustainable talent pipelines that connect people to jobs more efficiently.
The Alberta Chambers of Commerce Talent Development Task Force supports this work through province-wide collaboration and data insights gathered from more than 3,000 businesses across Alberta.
Who is it for?
The TPM Academy is designed for organizations that play a role in Alberta’s workforce ecosystem, including:
- Employers (SMEs and large organizations) facing talent shortages in critical roles
- Industry and sector associations
- Chambers of commerce and economic development organizations
- Post-secondary institutions and workforce training providers
- Government and nonprofit organizations involved in workforce deve
Benefits of Participating
- Employer-led approach where businesses help shape talent solutions
- Clear understanding of in-demand skills and workforce needs
- Stronger alignment between employers, educators, and training providers
- Collaboration across Alberta’s workforce ecosystem
- Practical strategies to reduce time-to-fill for critical roles
- Improved talent pipeline development and workforce retention
- Opportunities for chambers and associations to strengthen their role as regional workforce leaders
How to Get Involved
The Alberta TPM Academy is part of the Alberta Chambers of Commerce Talent Development Task Force, which is working to strengthen workforce development across the province through employer-led solutions.
If you are interested in learning more or participating in future cohorts, please contact ACC’s Talent Pipeline Management Program Director, Jeff Griffiths or Or sign up to receive updates about upcoming opportunities to get involved.
