WASHINGTON, DC — On June 27, 2025, representatives of the Talent Pipeline Program Team from across the country gathered at the National Press Club to celebrate the success and expansion of the U.S. Navy’s Talent Pipeline Program (TPP). This event at the National Press Club marked a major milestone in the Navy’s ongoing effort to...Read More

SME, the nonprofit committed to building and expanding North America's talent and capabilities and accelerating advanced manufacturing technologies, has been named a National Facilitator for the U.S. Navy’s Talent Pipeline Program (TPP)—an initiative to train, coach, encourage, and recognize Small/Medium sized Employers to improve the performance of talent acquisition, training, and retention across the U.S....Read More

The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) is expanding its partnership with the U.S. Navy's Talent Pipeline Program (TPP) to enhance talent acquisition, training, and retention across the U.S. Navy defense industrial base (DIB). According to NDIA’s Vital Signs 2025 report, critical components of the U.S. DIB, particularly skilled trade positions, have significantly declined over recent...Read More

NORTHERN VIRGINIA – On Tuesday, April 22nd, the Talent Pipeline Program Leader, Mr. Joe Barto, was invited to two speaking engagements in Northern Virginia. The first was at the Aviation Industrial Association (AIA). Mr. Barto was part of a three-person panel focused on the successes of several different Workforce Programs around the country. It was...Read More

The 2025 US Navy Talent Pipeline Program (TPP) Symposium was held in Norfolk, Virginia, from March 31 to April 3, bringing together the TPP Leadership Team from across the country. This annual gathering served as a platform to align on strategic priorities, share innovative ideas, and address challenges in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and retaining top-tier...Read More

January 31, 2024 – This year’s Mid-Year Event brought together leaders from the manufacturing industry across New England to address and develop strategies for overcoming the common gaps in Recruiting, Onboarding, Hiring, and Retention within Talent Acquisition and Retention (TA&R). With nearly 80 attendees, the event was a resounding success! Guest speaker Bill Sapp from...Read More

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – The Philadelphia Talent Pipeline Program held its Mid-Year event on January 16, 2025, in the historic Penn’s Landing district. This dynamic gathering brought together industry leaders and Training Providers to discuss challenges, countermeasures, and talent acquisition and retention successes. The room was abuzz with energy, engagement, and networking. The event’s highlight was...Read More

MARIONETTE, WISCONSIN – The US Navy Talent Pipeline Program (TPP), delivered the New Hire Leader Retention Workshop to Fincantierie Marine Group, Marinette Marine Leadership Team. Joe Barto, TPP Program Leader, led this transformational workshop with the craft leadership team as part of their continuous improvement efforts to improve 1st-year trade employee retention efforts. The workshop,...Read More

Trident Maritime Systems San Diego conducts Leader New Hire Retention Training as part of the NAVSEA Talent Pipeline Program (TPP). This four-hour workshop was attended in two sessions by all managers at Trident San Diego, who have a renewed spirit when it comes to teamwork and establishing strong leadership using TPP tools. If you would like...Read More

CHARLESTON, SC- NOVEMBER 27, 2024 – On November 21, 2024, Network 2 of Virginia’s Talent Pipeline Program led a networking event hosted by Keel (Pegasus Steel) in Charleston. This event convened current and prospective employer partners alongside industry leaders dedicated to advancing the skilled talent workforce supporting the United States Defense Industrial Base. The gathering facilitated substantive...Read More