Build the Future is the Prysmian Group Graduate Program. The 2024 edition will be number 13!
We aim to hire talents globally with diverse background and experiences who are eager to make our world a more sustainable place and ready to embrace new challenges.
Are you willing to make your mark in the Energy transition and Digitalization of our communities? Be part of this important change and help us build a better future for all of us. Join our global team!
Our Graduate Program provides an immersive experience in our company from day 1.
The program starts with a two-week Global Induction with trainings and activities led by the Prysmian Group Academy in collaboration with a Top-Ranking Business School.
Following your induction, you will be part of a one-year job rotation in 2 different departments, in the Country you’ve been hired in: first is Research and Development (R&D) for 6 months and secondly is Operations in one of our production sites for 6 months.
After the first year of rotation, you will start your temporary local role for a duration of 1 year, following by international assignment for a duration of 3 years. You’ll be assigned either to a technical role in R&D or Operations, mainly based in one of our production sites, strongly linked to the core of our business. You’ll learn new ways of working, acquire new knowledge, meet new colleagues and embrace a new culture!
At the end of your assignment abroad, returning to the country you’ve been hired in, you will be ready to take on a new responsibility in the technical areas continuing your career in Prysmian Group.
You are keen on joining a career in our industry and you are ready to embrace a new challenge.
You have graduated in the last 18 months or you are completing a degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) fields.
You speak English fluently.
You have worked or studied abroad and/or you are willing to join an international experience with Prysmian Group.
You have excellent communication and presentation skills.
You enjoy learning and working with other colleagues.
From the launch of the program in 2012, we’ve hired over 250 graduates from all over the world: take a look at the feedback of the previous participants at the end of the page and in our videos.
“I appreciated the chance to rotate through and to experience new positions in different departments; I also enjoyed the business training that we get for professional growth and the chance to move to another country, learn a new culture and language.”
Mack, Build the Future edition #8 (2019)
“My whole experience has been extraordinary! I was able to work in a home country for one year and being sent to another country for an assignment. To me it is a once-in-a life opportunity.”
Manuel, Build the Future edition #8 (2019)
“Only once I joined the graduate program, I did realize the international aspect not only comes in the form of moving abroad and living amongst a new culture, but also working day to day with people of different nationalities in person and virtually."
Renee, Build the Future edition #6 (2017)
“The PGP has been a challenge since day one. The constant exposure to obstacles and opportunities dictated my path inside the company. Among different positive impacts, I highlight that Prysmian has given me the opportunity to learn a new language, to build an international profile and significantly boosted my self-confidence on my personal and professional life. Looking back in time, the PGP was the entrance door to an outstanding adventure.”
Caio, Build the Future edition #6 (2017)
“After graduating from university I wanted to work for a company that can make the world and the society more sustainable. I then decided to join a company like Prysmian, a leader in the cable industry. I can proudly say that I directly contribute to the energy transition and digitalization of the society.”
Monica, Build the Future edition #9 (2020)
“The Graduate Program allowed me to experience Diversity in all its meanings, giving me the possibility to foster my career through personal and professional development, also creating a great network of brilliant people.”
Marco, Build the Future edition #6 (2017)
“The Graduate Program has allowed me to broad my network with people from all around the world and have the guidance of very skilled leaders.”
Nicolas, Build the Future edition #8 (2019)
“The program gave me the opportunity to not only build a network all over the world, but also to have a complete immersion in the business. Even now, off program, what I like to most is that I’m still constantly learning and being challenged to see the big picture, as a Group .”
Ana, Build the Future edition #6 (2017)
Yes, it does. You will be hired with a permanent contract with a competitive salary. During your international assignment, the company will support you for relocation, transfer and stay during your experience abroad.
After your local onboarding, you will join an induction that will give you a great overview of our business and our products, you will attend the trainings organized by the Prysmian Group Academy in collaboration with a Top Ranking Business School. The induction is a great chance to networking and you will also meet our CEOs and our business leaders. You will receive a great overview of the company and our products and technology. During the program, your training will continue and you will participate in different business games and trainings with our senior managers.
During the period of rotations and temporary local role, each participant should start building an idea of which field he/she wants to work in during the 3 years international assignment. Prysmian Group will find a fitting role considering the qualifications, the interest of each graduate, the feedback of the rotations and the business needs. Each participant can express a geographical preference for the international assignment; however, the available positions in the Group will define the location of the international assignment.
The participant of the graduate program, at the end of their year of temporary local role, will receive a proposal about the best area that will match the expectations in terms of career growth and availability in the company. For your international assignment, you could be assigned to positions either in the R&D or Operations across our different Regions and Business Units. The position will be mainly based on one of our production sites and/or strongly linked to the core of our business.
The recruitment process starts in July 2023 and will be completed by February 2024. The Graduate Program will start in March 2024.
