Long Island

The official hub for the Long Island Talent Pipeline Program

As one of several regional Flags across the country, Long Island brings together local manufacturers, educators, and workforce partners to build a stronger pipeline of skilled workers.

This hub serves as a resource center and showcases key program milestones, upcoming events, team contacts.

Members of the Talent Pipeline Program gain:

  • Access to Signing Days
  • Early access to training resources and program pilots
  • A peer network to explore and share workforce strategies
  • A proven system for retaining and developing the next generation of talent
  • Dedicated support from your Flag Team and Network Coaches

Interested in getting involved? Click the button below to get started. 

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We work with defense manufacturers to keep critical talent engaged and equipped for the long haul.

PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS

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NEWS & EVENTS

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The 2025 US Navy Talent Pipeline Program Symposium: It’s Not a Moment, It’s a Movement!

The 2025 US Navy Talent Pipeline Program (TPP) Symposium was held in Norfolk, Virginia, from...
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The New York Talent Pipeline Team kicks off 2024 by adding a new network based in Northern New Jersey

BETHPAGE, NEW YORK – October 4, 2024. On October 2, 2024, The Talent Pipeline Program...
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U.S. Navy Celebrates Expanding Talent Pipeline for Submarine Industrial Base

WASHINGTON – This May, the U.S. Navy’s Submarine Industrial Base (SIB) program is hosting a...
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SUCCESS STORIES

  • “The Talent Pipeline Program has helped Fairlead accelerate our growth by transforming our Talent Acquisition & Retention program into a measurable, high-performing, repeatable process. It has also positioned us as a Best Practice Model employer, enabling us to advise and guide our maritime industry partners.”

    Nate Aikens
    Vice President of Growth, Fairlead
  • “Through the Talent Pipeline Program, we have equipped our leaders with valuable tools to enhance their leadership effectiveness. Now in our second year of participation, we have gained significant insights from networking events and tool implementation, allowing us to connect with industry peers, share best practices, and foster collaborations that drive innovation and growth.”

    Ken Lange
    President, Auxiliary Systems, Inc.
  • “The partnership with the Talent Pipeline Program is important because it sustains benefits of accessing fresh talent, increases diversity, and helps ensure that the company remains competitive, innovative, and socially responsible. Over time, the partnership can evolve to better meet the changing needs of both the company and the participants, making it a valuable investment in the future of the workforce and the industry.”

    David Pest
    VP & General Manager, Oceaneering

MEET THE TEAM

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Damon “DJ” Johnson
New York Flag Lead

djohnson@tmgva.com
(520) 275-4416

Don Balducci
Network Coach

dbalducci@tmgva.com
(631) 523-6564

Bob Curtis
Network Coach

bcurtis@tmgva.com
(516) 848-8307

Rafael Mata
Network Coach

rmata@tmgva.com
(201) 357-7387

Bill Zeh
Network Coach

bzeh@tmgva.com
(631) 707-5841

Xenia Ambatzoglou
Logistics Support

xambatzoglou@tmgva.com
(862) 330-0613

RESOURCES

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Long Island Major Milestone Event Files