Philadelphia

The official hub for the Philadelphia Talent Pipeline Program

As one of several regional Flags across the country, Philadelphia 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 and Career Discovery events
  • 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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Philadelphia Talent Pipeline Mid-Year Event 2025

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – The Philadelphia Talent Pipeline Program held its Mid-Year event on January 16,...
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U.S. Navy Talent Pipeline Career Discovery Day Connects Students with Industry Leaders

Philadelphia, PA – The U.S. Navy Talent Pipeline Program successfully hosted the fourth annual Career...
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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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Lani Hilton
Philly Flag Lead

lhilton@tmgva.com
(210) 315-7010

Matthew Whitman
Network Coach

mwhitman@tmgva.com
(732) 804-1323

Pamela Loughner
Network Coach

ploughner@tmgva.com
(215) 837-8987

Jameelah Surgeon
Network Coach

jsurgeon@tmgva.com
(908) 343-0206

Becky Becker
Network Coach

bbecker@tmgva.com
(717) 542-2028

Quentin Moore
Network Coach

qmoore@tmgva.com
(717) 892-9556

Tim O’Donnell
Network Coach

todonnell@tmgva.com
(703) 999-5747

Desiree Klein
Network Coach

dklein@tmgva.com
(302) 538-8850

Hannah McGarry
Network Coach

hmcgarry@tmgva.com
(267) 892-0569

RESOURCES

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Philadelphia Major Milestone Event Files
Philadelphia All Hands Meeting Files
Philadelphia Workshop Files