The TELPI Model

How It Works

Industry partners save money. TELPI earns revenue through its vendor network. That revenue funds Career Connected Learning in schools and reentry programs. No grants. No donations. Not tax-dependent.

Partner. Fund. Transform.

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PARTNER

  • 1
    Apply to join the TELPI Network
  • 2
    Complete a full operating cost analysis across 10 categories
  • 3
    Get matched with pre-vetted vendors in each division
  • 4
    Sign agreements and begin transitioning vendors
  • 5
    Receive your TELPI Partner badge and directory listing
02

FUND

  • 1
    Vendors deliver guaranteed savings on your operating costs. You keep those savings
  • 2
    TELPI operates a self-sustaining funding model driven by its B2B vendor network
  • 3
    A portion of every dollar TELPI earns is allocated to support Career Connected Learning in your community
  • 4
    Quarterly reviews optimize your savings across all active divisions
  • 5
    Impact reports show exactly how TELPI's self-sustaining model is funding local programs
03

TRANSFORM

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    Heroes in local schools work on real industry projects
  • 2
    VR-powered trades training in correctional facilities
  • 3
    Nationally recognized certifications earned
  • 4
    Graduates feed directly into your talent pipeline
  • 5
    Your business gets a workforce that's trained for your industry
One Partnership. Ten Categories.

The 10 TELPI Partner Divisions

The Swiss Army Knife of operating expenses. Every partnership activates funding for workforce development in your community.

TELPI Energy & On-Site Power Generation

Save 20-40%

Cut utility costs through energy audits, LED retrofits, HVAC optimization, solar/renewable installations, and demand response programs.

Energy auditsLED retrofitsSolar & renewableHVAC optimizationDemand response

TELPI Merchant Services

Save Up to 30%

Reduce payment processing fees, optimize POS systems, and protect against chargebacks and fraud.

Payment processingPOS optimizationChargeback managementPayment securityRate negotiation

TELPI IT & Telecom

Save 15-35%

Cybersecurity, managed IT services, business phone systems, internet/fiber, and mobile fleet management.

CybersecurityManaged ITBusiness phonesInternet/fiberMobile fleet

TELPI Media

Save Custom

Marketing, video production, social media management, branding, and content strategy at partner rates.

Video productionSocial mediaBrandingContent strategyDigital marketing

TELPI AI Products & Services

Save Custom

AI integration, workflow automation, operational intelligence, custom AI tools, and staff training.

AI integrationAutomationOperational intelligenceCustom AI toolsAI training

TELPI Human Capital

Save Custom

Executive coaching, leadership development, recruiting, staffing, soft skills training, and workforce readiness programs.

Executive coachingLeadership developmentRecruitingStaffingSoft skills training

TELPI Health Benefits

Save 15-30%

Employee health plans, benefits optimization, wellness programs, and healthcare cost reduction strategies.

Health plansBenefits optimizationWellness programsCost reductionEmployee support

TELPI Contractors

Save Custom

Skilled trades, construction partnerships, facilities management, and maintenance at vetted partner rates.

Skilled tradesConstructionFacilities managementMaintenanceProject management

TELPI Agriculture Products

Save Custom

Agricultural technology, crop optimization, biotech partnerships, and farm-to-table program development.

AgTechCrop optimizationBiotech partnershipsFarm-to-tableSustainable practices

TELPI Influencers

Save Custom

Influencer marketing, brand ambassador programs, social media campaigns, and community outreach.

Influencer marketingBrand ambassadorsSocial campaignsCommunity outreachContent creators

"Every partnership activates funding for workforce development in your community."

The Money Flow

Where the Money Comes From. Where It Goes.

Business
Joins network, saves money
Connects to
Vendor Network
10 cost categories
Pays TELPI
TELPI
Self-sustaining model
Funds programs locally
Schools
Certifications + career paths
Reentry Programs
Trades training + placement
Graduates enter
Jobs
Local talent pipeline
Zero cost to schools. Zero cost to reentry programs. Partners save money and keep it.
The Loop

Every Cycle Makes the Next One Stronger.

Businesses Benefit

Reduce operating costs. Access vetted vendors. Build a local talent pipeline.

Workforce Improves

More students certified. More reentry participants placed. More qualified workers available locally.

Economy Strengthens

Local businesses hire locally. Money stays in the community. Unemployment drops.

More Partners Join

Results attract more businesses. Network grows. More funding flows. The cycle accelerates.

"TELPI has been a partner in our business for over 7 years. The savings are real. The workforce impact in our community is real. This is the model that works."

Humtown Manufacturing
7-Year TELPI Partner

Common Questions

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