Top 20 Italian Graduate Programmes – 24/25

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses. We are driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. As an open network company, we offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products, iconic brands that consumers love, as well as cutting-edge digital services and solutions. With a portfolio of proprietary and licensed brands that cover a wide range of market segments, we tap into the needs and desires of consumers everywhere, offering a strong pipeline of innovation that raises the standard of excellence across the industry. The Operations Talent Program (OTP) is a two-year graduate program designed for brilliant STEM and Economics talents willing to develop technical and managerial skills within our global Operations in Italy, France, USA, Brasil, Mexico and Thailand. New edition kick-off: November 2024. If you are looking for a fast-track path within Operations that can open up international opportunities this is your occasion! Thanks to the OTP you will have the chance to enhance your knowledge with both hands-on experience and an ad-hoc learning path. You will discover the EssilorLuxottica Operations ecosystem, an industrial environment which integrates Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Logistics, Supply Chain, New Product Introduction, R&D and Sourcing, where technology, innovation and product passion sit center stage.

Amplifon is an Italian multinational company that has become a market leader over time. Thanks to continuous research in the field of hearing aid technology and in-depth knowledge in audiology, otolaryngology, and phoniatrics, we are able to provide our customers with an excellent formula, which is a combination of distribution, application, and customization of hearing products. Continuity in service, high quality, and innovative solutions allow us to satisfy an ever-increasing number of people, improving the quality of their listening and their lives. The application method we use daily ensures the excellence of our service and has allowed us to achieve the quality certification of the British Standard Institution, one of the main certifying bodies, for the adaptation and personalization of acoustic solutions. The Amplifon Records Graduate Program is a fantastic opportunity if you’re seeking an ambitious international challenge! It will start in September 2024 at our Milan Headquarters and will run for 18 months. ​During your Graduate journey, you can expect to be engaged in challenging tasks, job rotations, trainings, and becoming an integral part of our international community. As a key component of your Graduate Program, you will be driving change through a Sustainability Project that mirrors our purpose: empower people to rediscover all the emotions of sound.​ But wait, there’s more! You will have access to mentoring and feedback sessions to support your personal development and to ensure to make a meaningful impact! What else? After the first 6 months of the Program, get ready for a fantastic twist: did we mention that for the last 12 months, you will be relocated to one of our 26 countries of the Group? Amazing, right? Get ready to discover!​

Nexi is the European PayTech with the scale, capabilities and proximity to provide the simplest, fastest and safest payment solutions to People, Businesses and Financial Institutions. Nexi Group comes from the merger and integration of Nexi, Nets and Sia, among the biggest European players in digital payments, and is now present in more than 25 countries. Nexi Group can support even the smallest companies with high-tech solutions and technology platforms, combining international experience with specialized services locally. Ranking among the biggest European players in digital payments, Nexi aims to drive the transition to a cashless Europe by making every payment digital, thanks to a range of highly versatile and innovative products. To be eligible to apply for our Graduate Program, you must be fluent in English and Italian (any additional language is beneficial). Our graduate program offers you the chance to create your unique career path within our diverse international team, operating in more than 25 countries. Rotate among different departments, learn from experienced professionals, and make a difference by working on real business cases. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity. Apply today and discover what’s in it for you!  

Founded in 1902, BAT is a leading consumer goods business. Our corporate purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™. For us, this means Building a Smokeless World and becoming a predominantly smokeless business by 2035. By providing smokers with access to smokeless products, we can drive forward Tobacco Harm Reduction and, ultimately, make cigarettes a thing of the past. We are a leading FTSE company with truly international credentials. Spread across six continents, our regions are the United States of America; Americas & Europe (AME); and Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa (APMEA). There are about 50,000 BAT people worldwide. To be eligible to apply for our Graduate Program, you must be fluent English and in Italian. Our 18-month Global Graduate Programme combines working on projects and tasks with structured development through an on-going focus on learning and training. You will participate in the Global Graduate Academy and meet other BAT graduates around the world to broaden your international network, as well as the chance to liaise with leadership team and showcase your potential. You will join one of our Western Europe teams through three rotations. You will discover how our various departments work and gain insights into the business. It will give you a chance to make an impact on our business and ultimately, set you up for a successful career within BAT as a future leader. Functions where we hire Global Graduates in Western Europe include: Marketing, Digital Marketing, Trade, Supply chain, Operations, Data & Analytics and Finance.

We help our clients, colleagues and communities grow by empowering them with the confidence to thrive. We seek better ways to manage risk and define more effective paths to achieve the right outcomes. We go beyond risk to rewards for our clients, our company, our colleagues, and the communities in which we serve. With offices in more than 130 countries, Marsh is the world’s leading insurance broker and risk advisor. We provide industry-focused brokerage, consulting, and claims advocacy services, leveraging data, technology, and analytics to help reduce our clients’ total cost of risk. Develop yourself on a personal and professional level inside a truly international company. We at Marsh are risk advisors and brokers for a number of the world’s most well-known companies. We specialise in risk and insurance and our long-standing objective is to grow our own talent – ensuring that you will be the drivers of change and innovation across the industry. As a Graduate in Marsh, you will: Be immediately integrated into our business, meaning an exhilarating, non-stop learning experience right from Day 1 We will manage your development through a Graduate Programme that is fully tailored to consider your previous experiences and educational background, as well as your interests and ambitions You will be the one to help us shape an industry, which goes far beyond insurance A future filled with technology, innovation, diversity and inclusion is in your hands.

UniCredit is a pan-European Commercial Bank with a unique service offering in Italy, Germany, Central and Eastern Europe. Our purpose is to empower communities to progress, delivering the best-in-class for all stakeholders, unlocking the potential of our clients and our people across Europe. The UniCredit Graduate Program is how you kickstart your career throughout a stimulating journey in one of Europe’s leading financial institutions.   Take part in Global Graduate Program events Dedicated Learning & Development initiatives Exclusive networking opportunities Chance to become part of our Global Graduates Community International exposure towards UniCredit’s extensive network Job Rotations with at least one in a business function Competitive compensation package and permanent local contract

UNIQLO is a leading brand of the Fast Retailing Group, one of the largest apparel retailers in the world. UNIQLO respects the individuality and lifestyle of all customers and takes pride in creating high quality, long-lasting, innovative clothing at an affordable price. As UNIQLO continues to open new stores every year, hundreds of graduates around the globe join the “UNIQLO Management Candidate” programme (UMC). In Europe, we are present in France, UK, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, Spain, Luxemburg, Italy and Poland. To be eligible to apply for our Graduate Program, you must be fluent English and in Italian.

Swisslog is a global company with Swiss roots and one of the world’s leading logistics automation companies. We are headquartered in Buchs/Aarau, Switzerland and stand for innovation, quality, industry-leading software and robotics technologies developed in-house. Swisslog delivers data-driven & robotic solutions for your logistics automation alongside reliable, modular service concepts. Collaborating with forward-thinking companies, we are committed to setting new standards in warehouse automation to provide future-proof products and solutions. As part of the KUKA Group, our customers trust the competence of our passionate employees – more than 15,000 people working across the globe. Kick-start a boundary breaking career across Controls, Design & Engineering or Software. Explore Swisslog’s unique Global Trainee Program, each offering you a world of growth and opportunity, with structured training, mentorship and international travel. Are you excited by the opportunity of breaking new ground, working with future-ready intralogistics technologies in a truly global environment? Do you want to be great, and love what you do, through a balanced mix of education, international travel and on-the-job practical training? If your answer is ‘Yes’, a Swisslog Trainee Program is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for… We’re looking for ambitious, passionate and committed recent graduates to join our 12-month programs – where you will enjoy an action-packed development pathway and a wide range of benefits – accelerating your career as part of a dynamic and highly collaborative team, at the forefront of megatrends in robotics, IoT and automation.

The International Graduate Programme (IGP) at Mondi gives you full insight into how we create sustainable packaging and paper solutions. Over the course of 18 months, you will gain experience in different locations, different departments and become part of our Mondi team. You can apply for the full-time programme in multiple Mondi locations. Dive deep into our world of sustainable packaging and paper solutions Within the next 18 months you will get to know different Mondi locations and work in various departments and teams to get the full Mondi experience and grow together with us. The first 6-9 months will be about grasping your area of responsibility and getting to know the tasks. Together with the support of your mentor you will take the lead on short term tasks and projects. As a next step you will change to a different Mondi location and go abroad. You will follow an individually designed rotation path that brings you good understanding of the business area and your profession with the best support from your colleagues and manager. Ready for another move? So are we. More networking? Yes, please! You can spend the last months of the programme by going back to your first location or changing to a third Mondi site. It will depend on your individual rotation path, which will be set at the beginning of your International Graduate Programme.

We help our customers build more efficiently and safely, providing a better future for construction businesses, building occupants and the wider community.  We want to build a company where every team member is valued, grows and does well in their career. Our culture is the foundation that has made this possible for almost two decades. We are committed to taking responsibility for society and the environment tangibly – whether that’s helping build affordable housing or traveling to provide disaster relief in person. Take a look at our social responsibility efforts to learn more about how our team members can get involved. To be eligible to apply for our Graduate Program, you must be fluent English and in Italian. You begin your Hilti career with an 18-month program which aims to set you up for success by providing first-hand experience in the most relevant areas of the After Market Services (AMS). The program consists of three phases: Rotation between the key roles of a Tool Service Center for a comprehensive and hands-on experience about the major operations, learning from the peak the key drivers for customer engagement. Driving of instrumental improvement projects across the region Developing initiatives from a global perspective and connecting with global functions such as Engineering, Process Management, Supply or Marketing. These phases will give you a solid foundation to develop towards leadership positions within our AMS division, and build a network that will help unlock international opportunities across the 120 countries in which Hilti has a presence.

At Tenova, we partner with our stakeholders to design and develop technological solutions for metal processing that cut costs, save energy, decarbonize production processes and reduce environmental impact. From Direct Reduction Iron to Electrical Arc Furnaces, from reheating and heat treatment furnaces to cold mills, processing lines and roll grinders, we offer premium solutions that are the result of responsible, reliable, environmentally-friendly innovation. Get Ready with T-Ready! Are you a fresh graduate in Engineering, Economics or Humanities? Would you like to start your career in a multinational company at the forefront of innovation, highly committed to designing technologies that enable the green transition of the metals industry? Then Tenova is the right place for you! Apply to our program dedicated to talented recent graduates: you will join the Techint Group, an international, multi-company group with over 50,000 employees worldwide.

You might be wondering where our name, Tetra Pak, comes from. In 1952, our founder, Dr. Ruben Rausing, together with Swedish engineer, Erik Wallenberg, developed a tetrahedron-shaped paper packaging carton as an alternative to the heavy glass bottles used for packaging and distributing milk. This inspired the name of our company and marked the start of our ground-breaking contribution to the safe distribution of food around the world. Since day one, we have been rooted in our determination to help make food safe and available, everywhere. This belief that we can always do things better has been and continues to be the driving force behind our innovations and our company. To be eligible to apply for our Graduate Program, you must be fluent English and in Italian. Every year, new graduates around the globe start their careers at Tetra Pak and have the chance to make a difference and influence our company’s development. Your development is just as important to us, and the programme is designed to challenge and grow your skills, both personally and professionally. From day one, you will be delivering results as a true team member and hold a real position at Tetra Pak. Your manager will plan the content of your programme and support you in your development journey. You will work in various parts of Tetra Pak and experience a network of colleagues all over the world. And that is just the beginning of your Tetra Pak career! After the programme finishes, you will have gained great experiences to help you continue your exciting career within our company. We offer two 18-month Future Talent Programme tracks: Leadership Track : A programme to develop your leadership skills and give you broad business knowledge in an international environment. Technical Track: A programme to develop your engineering skills and bring you leading technical knowledge in an accelerated way.

By combining smart transport solutions, technological innovation and a partnership approach, we’re working to make sustainable transport a reality. Our offering includes trucks and buses for heavy transport applications combined with an extensive product-related service offering. Scania offers vehicle financing, insurance, and rental services to enable our customers to focus on their core business. Scania is also a leading provider of industrial and marine engines. We are determined to continuously align our operations with the vision of a sustainable development. By managing our impact across the value chain, we are confident that we are building the foundation for today’s and tomorrow’s business success. The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills both in Italian and in English. Knowledge of other languages will be considered a plus. Kick-start your career by giving you deep and broad knowledge about Scania and the industry as a whole. The program is part of the TRATON Group which means we collaborate with other brands in a global setting. As a leadership program, we focus on teaching you how to lead yourself before leading others. We provide the tools to prepare and develop you for a future career in an international company. With rotations of your own choice, you tailor your trainee period according to your interests and skills. You also get an Individual Development plan, Exchange with TRATON Trainees and five learning modules and four rotations i.e. 2-3 months of assignments in different departments/areas. Include rotations abroad. Our program offers deep insights not only at Scania but also within TRATON Group, our holding company where we collaborate with other brands in a global setting. Through this collaboration we enable you to share knowledge and learnings across the brands, build an excellent network, learn about cultural differences and grow as individuals.

The BNP Paribas Group was formed by banks that have been deeply embedded in the European and global economies over the last 200 years. They have adapted to the challenges of their times and helped clients and other stakeholders during moments of great change. BNP Paribas’ mission is to contribute to a responsible and sustainable economy by financing and advising clients according to the highest ethical standards. We offer secure, sound and innovative financial solutions to individuals, professional clients, corporates and institutional investors while striving to address the fundamental challenges of today with regard to the environment, local development and social inclusion. To be eligible to apply for our Graduate Program, you must be fluent English and Italian. Does the idea of joining a programme dedicated to young professionals with tailored support and high-level training to become one of tomorrow’s leaders appeal to you? Choosing us also means having a positive impact on society and the environment, at the same time as contributing to transformational change across our business lines. So are you ready to take on new challenges? During your programme, you’ll take on at least 2 different job rotations. And sometimes 4! These roles will give you real-life experience and the opportunity to learn new and more agile ways of working in a fully immersive environment. Why? Our goal is to develop your skills and diversify your professional career. What better way could there be to begin your working life?

The people of Amcor are at the heart of our success and progress as a global leader in responsible packaging. Discover how you can become part of our diverse and dynamic team, dedicated to creating a more sustainable world through innovative solutions. We’re present in over 40 countries worldwide. But we operate as one team – guided by our safe culture, strong values, and quality leadership, driven by our mission to redefine the packaging industry for a better tomorrow. This is how we work with each other and our partners every day. This is Being Amcor. Joining Amcor’s team will give you countless opportunities for growth and progression. The scope of our program is broad, so depending on your background and interests, you could experience what it’s like to work in a number of different teams and functions, from operations, supply chain and HR to product development, sales and finance. With more than 50 plants in 22 countries, Amcor Flexibles Europe, Middle East and Africa (AFEMEA), a division of Amcor, is a market leader and the world’s largest supplier of flexible packaging. We deliver innovative packaging solutions and provide enhanced quality products for the food, beverage, personal care, pharma, medical and industrial markets. Amcor’s award-winning approach towards sustainability makes us the preferred partner for customers looking for responsible packaging solutions. Around the world, people touch and use our packaging hundreds of times a day – you’d be surprised how often you interact with our products when you open a bottle, unwrap a pack or tear open a pouch. Our Graduate Program empowers you to kickstarts your career and surrounds you with people who are committed to supporting your development. At Amcor you’ll work with influential global brands and will be able to demonstrate the value you’ll offer long after the graduate experience is over. “The graduate program has given me the best possible start to my professional career and has given me a great insight into how an industrial company works.” – Xavier Valles, former Graduate

Avery Dennison is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides a wide range of branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. At Avery Dennison, we value your unique skills and talents. Here, you can grow your career with a company that has innovation in its DNA and is helping create a more sustainable world. You’ll have the strength of a global market leader behind you as you make an impact in an open, collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected. Are you looking for an opportunity to start your career with a global market leader that has innovation in its DNA and is dedicated to creating a more sustainable world? Do you thrive on ideas and making a visible impact? Are you eager to test your talents in a fast-paced and multicultural environment? Join our two-year rotational European Graduate Program! As part of this program, you will put your skills into practice working on challenging, multi-faceted assignments within your area of expertise, often even in two different European countries. While you are on this exciting journey, you will receive plenty of support along the way. Our Mentoring Program, combined with a concentrated blend of experiential on-the-job learning, classroom and online training will enable you to build your skills and transition from college to the corporate workplace, leveraging strengths and defining your career path. The European Graduate Program is offered in several different functions including Operations, Supply Chain, Data Science (Operations & SC), Research & Development, Commercial (Marketing & Sales) and Finance. Your tasks will vary depending on which stream you decide to apply for. But no matter which path you choose – you can be sure to be exposed to assignments with real, hands-on responsibilities integral to our business. Your energy and drive, as well as your technical, communication and leadership skills, will ensure that you are able to make your mark and contribute to our ambition to define and deliver world-class processes, products and services.

ING is a leading European bank. Our more than 60,000 employees serve more than 38 million customers, corporate clients and financial institutions in over 40 countries. Our purpose is to empower people to stay a step ahead in life and in business. Our products include savings, payments, investments, loans and mortgages in most of our retail markets. For our Wholesale Banking clients, we provide specialised lending, tailored corporate finance, debt and equity market solutions, sustainable finance solutions, payments & cash management and trade and treasury services. Are you a young master graduate with global ambitions eager to develop your potential? ING offers you the chance to make the absolute most of your talent in a traineeship within the bank: the International Talent Programme (ITP). During the course of the traineeship ING will invest in your future now to develop the experts and leaders of tomorrow. Right from the start you get to decide your career path among eight different tracks: Finance, HR, Analytics, IT, Operations & Change, Retail Banking, Risk and Wholesale Banking. Our traineeship is a two year programme. It starts with three rotations, of which you can even do one abroad, if circumstances allow. After these three rotations you start in your permanent role. The traineeship offers a lot of flexibility. What does this mean? You’ll start within your traineeship track. One of your three rotations can be done in a different track, to give you the opportunity to experience and make impact on our clients, products or processes from a different angle.

Future Leaders Graduate Programme, Italy 2025. Our two- to three-year Future Leaders Programme will help develop your leadership skills as part of a company whose purpose is to get ahead of disease, together. If you are hardworking and dedicated, the programme will provide you with many of the vital tools required to boost your career. You’ll be immersed in your chosen area, but also have plenty of opportunities to discover how other areas of our business work. Get the support you need  We will help you thrive throughout the programme, but the ultimate responsibility for shaping your career will be yours. You and your manager will have open, frank conversations about your progress – and your future. There will be no shortage of mentors and coaches to share their insights and advice. Become a Future Leader  The best leaders inspire others with their values and their actions. The Future Leaders Programme will challenge and support you to grow professionally and personally, so you can become one of tomorrow’s great leaders.

We are the leading manufacturer of pipes and related services for the world’s energy industry and certain other industrial applications. We also supply pipes and tubular components for low-carbon energy applications. Through our integrated, worldwide network of seamless and welded manufacturing facilities, service centers and R&D centers, we work with customers to meet their needs, upholding the highest standards of safety, quality and performance. The Global Trainee Program is an intensive two-year program that supports the development of promising professionals with the potential to become future leaders in Tenaris. Participants will build expertise, engage with colleagues around the world, and demonstrate performance while learning about Tenaris’s culture and industrial heritage leaving them prepared to take the next steps in their career.

Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and have been industry pioneers for over a century. Through innovation and transformation, we are redefining the boundaries of possibility, continuously setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence. At Maersk, we believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning and we work hard to ensure that the people in our organization reflect and understand the customers we exist to serve. With over 100,000 employees across 130 countries, we work together to shape the future of global trade and logistics. Are you someone that’s excited about the role that logistics plays in connecting trade & integrating the world? Is solving complex challenges on the canvas of global trade something that you aspire to be a part of? It sounds like you’re ready to take your next step – and be a part of our growing team in Omnichannel Fulfilment. Our Regional Management Trainee program is designed to immerse you into the world of logistics, giving you exposure to our global supply chain network. By combining our scale and resources with an entrepreneurial mindset, we’ll give you the chance to take on bigger challenges, grow fast and develop yourself to take on managerial responsibilities within the near future. And, as we expand our capabilities and extend our warehouse footprint globally, there will be even more opportunities for us to make an impact. If you want to learn more about the world and build a career that can create positive change, let’s get started.