Early careers

READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?

Holcim is committed to supporting students, graduates and early career professionals as they embark on their growth journeys. Through mentorship, hands-on learning, and leadership development, we empower the next generation to make a difference.

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One Young World

Holcim partners with One Young World, sponsoring NextGen leaders who are driving positive change, developing leadership skills and growing their global networks. Our delegates participate in summits, exchange ideas, and return with new ideas to drive meaningful projects.

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MEET THE PEOPLE GROWING THEIR CAREER AT HOLCIM

Students and interns

Gain real-world experience and apply your knowledge to meaningful purpose-driven projects putting sustainability and innovation at the core of our strategy.

Meet Julie

“The most interesting aspect of my job is taking a basic problem, in my case the issue of mineral waste, and finding the right solutions. My role requires both a hands-on approach and careful analysis.”
Julie Berguerre, Customer Solutions and Technical Centre Intern, Holcim Switzerland

Meet Juan

My journey at Holcim so far has been full of adventure. No two days are the same. This means I learn something new every day, from small things like finding out the name of a part, to discovering whole processes like how we power the plant for cement production.”
Juan Sebastián Blacio Santos, Operations Intern, Geocycle

Graduates

Fast-track your career with structured growth programs designed to build leadership capabilities.

Meet Shakira

“The best way to learn is to become passionate about what you do. Holcim helps us acquire knowledge to strengthen our technical and soft skills. We can all learn from each other so I encourage you to develop your curiosity, ask questions and show interest in your colleague’s work.”
Shakira Chávez, H&S Technician and former H&S Intern, Holcim Ecuador

Early careers voices

Meet Šimona

“What I enjoyed the most throughout my ECLP journey are the interactions with different lecturers and participants. I personally appreciate learning the importance of strategic thinking that I started to implement immediately into my everyday life.”
Šimona Miňová, Team Lead General Ledger and Fixed Assets, Holcim European Business Services, Slovakia

Meet Natalia

“Participating in the ECLP has been an amazing experience. I’ve gained new perspectives that have helped me grow both personally and professionally by collaborating with a diverse group of colleagues from across the globe.”
Natalia Gómez, Growth & Strategy PMO, El Salvador

Testimonials from Holcim Emerging Leaders Business School

Meet Gulan

"Participating in Business School provided an excellent chance to network with peers from across the globe, as well as exposure to well-applied and relevant leadership strategies and approaches. The program has assisted me in self-reflecting on my leadership strengths and opportunities for growth."
Gulan Sherko Ahmed, AMEA Communications Lead

Meet Kathiuska

"Participating in the Emerging Leaders Business School has allowed me to strengthen knowledge, break paradigms, and confirm that leadership is a journey worth taking. In the infinite game of business we need to have a clear purpose and inspire our teams to achieve our ambitions and build a greener world."
Kathiuska Sotelo, Disensa Manager, Colombia

Meet Carlos

"Continuous learning is key to success. I was impressed how the Holcim Business School is able to provide the proper framework, environment and tools to foster the development of so many talented colleagues around the world."
Carlos Garrido Pedraz, Head of European Business Services, Switzerland

Meet Iqbal

"Holcim Business School for Emerging Leaders has been a lifetime learning experience and has sparked me to reflect on myself. The program helped me to enlarge my visual power to cope in a dynamic environment. I see myself a better leader who can embrace any challenge and a hungry person for growth."
Iqbal Chowdhury, CEO Bangladesh

Testimonials from Holcim University academies

Meet Thisy

“Holcim’s Large Infrastructure Construction Project connects highly skilled Project Managers from around the world to share experiences and key learnings as well as learn the principles of Project Management. My network grew exponentially through this program and gave me the opportunity to seek advice from some of the best PMs in the business.”
Thisy Senanayake-Fabris, Pre-Contracts Manager, Australia

Meet Katerina

“Regardless of position or experience, there is always more to learn, to invest in professional growth with self-awareness, modesty, and persistence.”
Katerina Vasileiou, Key Account Manager, Greece

Meet Gabriella

“What I most enjoyed about the commercial training program was that It allowed me to discover that we are all an important part of the business & end user solutions, and feel part of a team focused on the same goal.”
Gabriela Rivera, Expansion and Value Proposal Coordinator, El Salvador

Meet David

"With the Large Infrastructure Construction Project I understood the risks of Project Management and how to avoid them thanks to the expertise of the project manager panelists. I have the opportunity to use these learnings every day to improve decision making in the projects I'm involved in."
David Hernández Terrazas, Head of Financial Services, Mexico