The Career Readiness TPM Academy® is a training developed by the U.S. Chamber Foundation that seeks to enhance partnerships between community colleges and sub-baccalaureate programs and employers to improve completion, credential attainment and employment and career advancement, particularly for people of color. The Career Readiness TPM Academy of Michigan is a partnership with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity-Employment and Training (LEO-E&T) to provide training specific for those organizations looking to use talent pipeline development strategies in meaningful ways across the state. 

All participants in the TPM Academy are required to commit to attend the training sessions between March and July. Each training will consist of lecture, group work, and hands-on TPM web tool training.  

• TPM Orientation: March 28 (Virtual)
• Strategy 1: April 26 + 27 (In-person)
• Strategies 2-4: June 7 + 8 (Virtual)
• Strategies 5 + 6: July 26 + 27 (In-person)

Program Cost: As noted on your application, the tuition cost per participant is $100. You will pay this under the "registration" tab. The cost to attend does not include travel and lodging expenses (except as outlined below). 

Travel Accommodations: Travel, lodging, and dinner for the in-person events in Lansing, Michigan will be the responsibility of the participant. Light breakfast and lunch will be provided at the in-person events.
 

In-person sessions will be held in Lansing, Michigan at the Lansing Community College West Campus.  More information can be found under the "Additional Information" tab at the top of this page.