Young talent blooms at Tulip: Opportunities to grow for graduates and apprentices

摘要

Purpose – This paper seeks to describe food-company Tulip's Talent for the New Generation scheme, which provides first-hand experience across the industry to young people at every level of education. nnDesign/methodology/approach – The paper explains the origins of the scheme and the form it takes. It includes first-hand descriptions by some of the people taking part in the scheme. nnFindings – The paper describes the enthusiasm of young graduates, apprentices and people on industrial placements at Tulip. nnPractical implications – The paper highlights the benefits to the company – whose growth depends on young talent – and to the individuals of the various training opportunities available at Tulip. nnSocial implications – The paper outlines the real opportunities for participants to achieve their full potential by gaining experience with a fast-growing business. nnOriginality/value – The paper reveals that the “opportunity for all” approach at Tulip seeks to ensure that, from face-to-face courses to one-to-one mentoring, employees are supported at every step of their career.