Building a Talent Pipeline with Schools and Colleges

In short: Employers and educators can build a pipeline together. The barrier is almost never willingness. It's knowing who to call and what to ask for.

Employers and schools build pipelines together or not at all. These pages cover starting a partnership with a college or district, what makes the partnerships that work different, and keeping a partnership alive.

4 Questions About Building a Talent Pipeline with Schools and Colleges

How do we start working with a local college or school district on our hiring needs?

To start working with a local college or school district on your hiring needs, first describe the roles you have trouble filling: what the work involves, the…

Employers keep saying our graduates aren't ready. How do we find out what they actually need?

To find out what employers actually need when they say your graduates aren't ready, ask them to describe specific situations in which a recent hire struggled…

What can an employer actually contribute besides money?

Besides money, an employer can contribute what an education program can't easily get anywhere else: knowledge of how the work is really done, real problems…

Is a school partnership worth the staff time it will cost us?

Whether a school partnership is worth the staff time it will cost you depends on three things: whether you hire regularly for roles that a nearby college or…

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Employee Development, Training, and Advancement

Effective training and development start with understanding what employees need to succeed and grow. Look at the evidence and ask employees and supervisors about skill gaps, development needs, and opportunities for advancement before deciding where to invest.

Insights & Answers 01 / Topic 1D

What Makes a Job Worth Staying For: Growth, Recognition, and Meaningful Work

Pay matters, but it isn't the whole retention story. Growth, recognition, and meaningful work can shape whether employees see a future with your organization.

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