Dr. Takiyah Dixon Graduates from U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s TPM Academy®

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation announced that Dr. Takiyah Dixon, Director of Business Resources of the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce, has successfully graduated from its premier workforce development program, the TPM Academy®. Based on the Foundation’s Talent Pipeline Management® (TPM) framework, this prestigious program equips leaders with strategies to develop employer-led, data-driven workforce solutions.

Pictured: Dr. Takiyah Dixon, Director of Business Resources, Lakeland Chamber of Commerce

“Through the TPM Academy, business and workforce leaders gain the tools needed to address workforce challenges and create career pathways for students and workers,” said Jason Tyszko, Senior Vice President of the U.S. Chamber Foundation. “We congratulate the graduates of the TPM Academy and look forward to seeing how these leaders will apply what they’ve learned to strengthen workforce development in their communities.”

“We are proud that Takiyah has completed the TPM Academy and will use this expertise to drive strategic workforce solutions,” said Amy Wiggins, President & CEO of the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce. “This accomplishment strengthens our ability to support businesses, job seekers, and students by building talent pipelines that align with industry needs.”

TPM Academy graduates join an esteemed network of over 1,000 workforce practitioners across 43 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Canada, Colombia, and Vietnam. This growing community of leaders is dedicated to closing the skills gap and fostering sustainable, industry-driven workforce solutions.

To learn more about Talent Pipeline Management® and the TPM Academy®, visit the U.S. Chamber Foundation website or www.tpmacademy.org/.