Forging a Stronger Future: TPM®️ Metals Collaborative Launches with Industry Leaders

On Wednesday, January 31st, the Metals Innovation Initiative partnered with the Kentucky Chamber Foundation to officially begin the process of launching a Talent Pipeline Management (TPM®️) Metals Manufacturing Collaborative. This collaborative effort is focused on uniting leaders and partners in a concerted effort to enhance the metals talent pipeline in Kentucky.

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Dorian Moe, TPM®️ Project Manager with the Kentucky Chamber Foundation, kicked off the event, providing a welcome to attendees, with MI2 CEO Vijay Kamineni giving the background of the Metals Innovation Initiative, its mission, and its strong focus on bringing the ecosystem together to work on collaborative talent and workforce solutions for the metals industry.

In the meeting, the Kentucky Chamber shared the mechanics of Talent Pipeline Management, shedding light on its potential to change talent acquisition strategies within the metals industry positively, with a presentation for Moe and Laurie Mays, another TPM®️ Project Manager with the Kentucky Chamber Foundation.

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Those who joined also heard from Christopher Mammen, Vice President of Workforce Development from San Antonio, Texas. Mammen, recognized nationally as an expert in the field, shared firsthand experiences on how a TPM Manufacturing Collaborative has successfully operated in San Antonio. His insights shared a vision on how a TPM can take shape for the metals industry.

Companies including Novelis, Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products, Logan Aluminum, Hydro Aluminum, KY Thermal Institute, 3 GM Steel, Jabil, and AISIN Auto, have taken place in this early work. The collaborative spirit extended beyond individual companies, encompassing significant ecosystem partners and economic development entities such as One East KY and the US Chamber of Commerce, in addition to MI2 and the Kentucky Chamber.

As we embark on this journey, stay tuned for further updates on the TPM®️ Metals Collaborative.

Are you interested in being involved? Email Luke Ramsay at luke.ramsay@mi2ky.org.