Register now: NFFS Talent Pipeline Program meeting
The challenge of finding, hiring, and retaining both skilled and unskilled workers remains at the forefront of concerns for many foundries. To help address this critical issue, NFFS is excited to announce the new NFFS Talent Pipeline Program (TPP), a strategic partnership with the U.S. Navy designed to build a robust talent pipeline for non-ferrous foundries, who represent a critical industry to the Navy and the Department of Defense.
What is the Talent Pipeline Program?
The TPP is a comprehensive workforce development program created by the U.S. Navy and aimed at ensuring the Navy and the Defense Industrial Base (DIB)—the network of people, organizations, facilities, and resources that provides the Department of Defense with materials, products, and services—have the skilled workforce needed to meet operational demands. Non-ferrous foundries are an important part of the Defense Industrial Base. The TPP focuses on recruiting, training, and retaining individuals with critical trade skills necessary for the production navy assets. When partnering with industries like ours, the TPP not only strengthens the Navy’s capabilities, but it also provides significant benefits to participating employers.
You do NOT need to be a supplier to the Navy or the DoD to participate in the NFFS TPP program, and there is no cost to participate.
Join us for an introductory meeting
To provide more detailed information about the NFFS TPP and how it can benefit your foundry, we will host an introductory Zoom meeting on Monday, September 9 from 2-4 p.m. ET.
The meeting will help NFFS confirm whether there is a meaningful level of interest in the program among our membership. If your foundry is facing challenges in developing a talent pipeline, it is important that you participate to ensure the success of this initiative.
This meeting will include:
- An overview of the TPP mission and program by the TPP Program Lead
- A business forecast by a representative of the submarine industrial base
- A discussion on "The Why"—why foundries should participate in this program
- Employer introductions, where you'll have the chance to share your thoughts and ask questions.
- A summary of next steps, led by the TPP Program Lead
If you have questions about the TPP program or the informational meeting, contact Jerrod Weaver at (847) 299-0950 or jerrod@nffs.org.