Build young talent

• Foster an inclusive work culture.
• Support Māori and Pasifika staff networks.
• Support initiatives for women in non-traditional roles and industries.
• Set out expectations, providing feedback and rewards, and regularly discuss performance.
• Set up support systems and training for new young employees to help them become work ready. This could include: 
  • pre-employment training or trial sessions
  • inductions
  • a buddy system
  • mentoring programmes.
     

• Attend career fairs and youth expos.
• Make guest presentations at training provider organisations.
• Use social media to communicate.
• Arrange for your current young employees to speak to other youth about their experiences.
• Show that entry-level or seasonal work can lead to opportunities for training and career development.
• Offer work experience and flexible work options.
• Involve school and whanau support.
• Partner with training and industry organisations.
• Support youth work-ready programmes.
• Offer earn while you learn, apprenticeships and other training programmes.

_{Tip: When recruiting youth, screen for soft skills if qualifications and experience are lacking. Visit Employment New Zealand for more tips on how to hire, train and progress young employees.}