What is often common, but overlooked by employers? Training! It’s simple, but not always simple to obtain for employees. Potential employees are now more than ever looking for the best opportunity. Generally, people desire to advance their growth and knowledge. They are attracted to what MORE the company can offer.
How are you staying competitive in today’s workforce pool? Research shows that 94% of employees say they would have stayed longer at a prior job if their company had invested in their learning and development (https://thetrainingassociates.com/lack-training-affects-organization/).
Do You Need More Training?
By now you may be wondering if your company is providing enough training. You may be asking yourself if your company really needs it? Do you notice that some employees normally take longer to complete a project? This might be your first indicator; often new hires are expected to have a certain skillset. They may have the talent, but sometimes not fully developed or put into practice. Have you made space for upskilling and reskilling as technology and consumer demands evolve?
There are many advantages and practices employers can explore to create a productive and healthy work environment, such as taking personal interest in your employees’ career goals and aspirations, showing interest in their growth in the organization. This allows your employees to recognize the importance of the job they are doing for the company; it gives them confidence in their achievements and the acknowledgement that they are capable, relieving work stress, and decreasing your turnover.
Advantages of Training
Your employees can only do great work if they are engaged and know the importance of their work. Jen Dewar wrote that employees are 2.8 times more likely to be engaged and productive if their manager had conversations with them about their career and personal growth (https://www.workramp.com/blog/support-employee-career-growth/). The Kin Team wrote that employees want development of their skills; an increase of talent and a sense of self-actualization. They want to know that they have potential (https://kinhr.com/using-career-development-to-increase-employee-engagement). Employees will support and stay engaged at work as long as they feel supported and appreciated by their employer.
Supporting career development and higher education helps employees feel valued and envision long-term growth within your company. According to LinkedIn’s 2025 Workplace Learning Report, companies that invest in development are 71% confident in retaining top talent—compared to just 58% among those that don’t. Without upskilling, businesses risk falling behind in key innovation, consumer trends, and competitive edge. Helping employees create a staircase to their goals will allow managers to craft the correct assignments or tools for employee growth. Training equips employees with versatile skills that boost their current performance and support career mobility across roles and organizations.
Replacing an employee can cost $15K–$20K and take up to 7 weeks before they're fully productive. These funding investments should be applied to provide career training and professional development, ultimately improving the company’s productivity and loyalty, instead of employees leaving due to lack of engagement. In fact 28% of employees surveyed shared that investing in their careers through training and professional development was the most effective way to keep them engaged and motivated (Using Career Development to Increase Employee Engagement | People by Wagepoint Software for Small Business). When employees can’t move up, they move on. Stop losing talent to competitors!
Stretching Your Training Dollar Further
In today’s competitive market, investing in your workforce isn’t just smart—it’s essential. In today’s fast-paced market, staying competitive requires a skilled and adaptable workforce—one that’s built through intentional investment in growth.
Corporate Education at Clover Park Technical College offers customized training programs designed to meet the unique needs of your business. Whether you're in manufacturing, customer service, welding, or process improvement, our expert-led courses help your team build real-world skills that drive performance, productivity, and retention.
We work directly with you to understand your goals and deliver training that fits your schedule, your location—even your company culture. From Lean and Six Sigma to communication, leadership, and technical certifications, our programs are built to empower your employees and strengthen your bottom line. Discover how easy and affordable it can be to upskill your team through Corporate Education’s customized training programs.