New England

The official hub for the New England Talent Pipeline Program

As one of several regional Flags across the country, New England 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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New England Talent Pipeline Program (TPP) Mid-Year Event at Babson College

January 31, 2024 – This year’s Mid-Year Event brought together leaders from the manufacturing industry...
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New England Talent Pipeline Program Hosts 2024-2026 Team Kickoff

WALTHAM, MA – September 26, 2024. The New England Talent Pipeline Project held its Team...
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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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Ambrose “Bo” Brewer
New England Flag Lead

abrewer@tmgva.com
(757) 869-2608

Ryan O’Donnell
Network Coach

rodonnell@tmgva.com
(703) 447-0596

Joe Rizzo
Network Coach

jrizzo@tmgva.com
(207) 400-4403

Steve Russo
Network Coach

srusso@tmgva.com
(860) 402-4417

Taylor Parker
Network Coach

tparker@tmgva.com
(757) 817-9779

Jordan Sergent
Network Coach

jsergent@tmgva.com
(757) 377-2079

RESOURCES

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New England Major Milestone Event Files