Today's entry-level employee could be tomorrow's manager

• Every experienced employee started somewhere.
• Supporting entry-level staff can help businesses build skills and pass on valuable knowledge.
• Investing in people today can help employers meet their workforce needs in the future.c

Many employers are looking for people with skills and experience. The challenge is that every experienced employee had to start somewhere.

Young people need opportunities to learn and develop their skills. Employers that create those opportunities can build a workforce that grows alongside their business.

Here's why.

Experience has to start somewhere

No one begins their career with years of experience.

Skills, knowledge, and confidence develop over time through training, support, and doing the work. Giving someone their first opportunity allows them to cultivate these qualities while contributing to the business.

For employers, creating entry-level opportunities can help bring new people into their sector and support future recruitment needs.

Growing your own talent

Recruiting experienced staff isn't always easy.

Many employers find themselves competing for a limited number of candidates with the right skills. Training people from entry level can provide another way to build a strong team.

Employees who grow within a business often gain a deep understanding of its customers, services, and ways of working. As their experience grows, they can take on new responsibilities and move into more senior roles.

Many employers can trace some of their most trusted members of staff back to an entry-level opportunity.

Passing on valuable knowledge

Every workplace depends on knowledge and experience.

Experienced employees often hold practical skills that can only be learned through doing the job. Creating opportunities for new starters allows that knowledge to be shared and retained.

This is particularly important in industries where practical experience plays a major role in developing expertise.

People continue to play a vital role

Technology is changing the way many businesses operate.

At the same time, organisations still rely on people who can communicate effectively, solve problems, support customers, work as part of a team, and adapt to new situations.

These skills are developed through – you guessed it – experience. Supporting people at the beginning of their careers helps employers build these capabilities over time.

Looking ahead

Many employers have staff members who started in junior positions and went on to take on greater responsibility.

Every manager, supervisor, specialist, and business owner began their career somewhere. Today's apprentice, trainee, or entry-level employee may go on to become one of the most experienced people in the organisation.

A steady flow of new entrants helps businesses maintain skills, pass on knowledge, and prepare for future workforce needs.

Creating opportunities that benefit everyone

Providing entry-level opportunities can help young people take their first steps into employment while giving employers access to motivated people who are keen to learn.

For businesses, investing in people can support recruitment, strengthen teams, and help ensure skills are available for years to come.

Looking to attract, recruit, and develop talent for your business? Visit our Employer Services page to find out how the Growth Company can help you grow your workforce and connect with future employees.

The Growth Company

The Growth Company is an award-winning social enterprise with a 35-year history of enabling growth, creating jobs, and improving lives. We help people and businesses to develop, grow, and succeed through a range of employment, skills, and business support services. We provide employment, justice, and health services across the North of England and beyond.

Learn more about our Employer Services.