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A graduate’s introduction to the world of work is an important one. Possibly the most important first impression of their lives so far.
When graduates cross the threshold into the world of work, they are entering what Anthropologists call a liminal period: a period of change and ambiguity between two knowns. They aren’t students anymore, but are not quite yet part of the workforce.
The key to navigating liminal periods is having a guide. For your new recruits, your Graduate Programme is their guide, and needs to be designed to allow them to land into their roles seamlessly, contribute to your business quicker, and feel they belong with you as they grow into your future workforce.
Our Graduate Programme Toolkit explores solutions to help your new graduates thrive as they cross through the liminal threshold into their new role, new organisation, and new world of work.
A deep-dive into three crucial elements of high-impact graduate programme design: designing for graduate audiences, formulating clear programme outcomes, and creating unforgettable learning experiences.
Six tried-and-tested modular programme elements from the TST vault, scientifically formulated to boost retention rates and help graduates flourish. Includes soft skill development, self-led learning, milestone events, high potential programmes, and hybrid programme design.
Supporting case studies from our graduate programme partnerships with pioneering global brands including bp, Sky, and BNP Paribas.
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