Another crop of new college graduates has entered the workforce, so you’re probably flooded with applications from these young professionals, hoping to land an entry-level job at your company. Excited and ready to take on their first “real job,” this generation can contribute a lot to your company — but first you need to train them.

In total, 80% of 2016 college graduates expect their first employer to provide formal training, according to the Accenture Strategy 2016 U.S. College Graduate Employment Study. While 77% believe their education prepared them for the workforce and 68% completed an internship, apprenticeship or co-op, they still have a lot to learn.

3 Tips for Training New College Graduates

The Class of 2016 is joining your team, so use these tips to provide the training they need to find happiness and success at your company.

Gauge Their Learning Style

Everyone absorbs information differently, so training materials must be presented in a variety of formats to maximize impact. This generation of college graduates doesn’t want a generic training program used for everyone — they’ll achieve best results when one is created to meet their specific needs. Sit down with your new hire and find out if they’re an auditory, visual, read-write or kinesthetic learner — or a mix of a few — and work together to customize an effective plan.

Assign a Mentor

Pair each new college graduate with a seasoned employee who can help ease their transition into the workforce. As the boss, you can’t always keep an eye on them, but their mentor can be a constant and reassuring presence. From explaining company processes and procedures to advising on general office etiquette, the mentor system can prove invaluable.

Make it Ongoing

Training is no longer something that happens during the first half of a new employee’s first day. As noted above, this generation expects a formal training process, so if you don’t provide one, they’ll head elsewhere. Get started by creating a 30-60-90 day plan for each new college graduate you hire, so your expectations are aligned from the start. Check in regularly to see how they’re progressing and determine if any changes should be made.

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