Story | 12/21/2018 11:52:26 | 2 min Read time

On the right path – UPM Graduate Programme 2019

UPM is a dynamic, international company innovating for a future beyond fossils. We are inspired by the limitless opportunities of bioeconomy and constantly create new renewable and responsible solutions. Committed, forward-looking people are the key to our success. UPM Graduate Programme helps us get the brightest new talent on board so that we can drive the industry now as well as in the future.

UPM Graduate Programme 2019 welcomes recent graduates from different fields of study to kickstart their career with a year of intense learning. The 12-month programme includes face-to-face and virtual learning days, a customized development plan, and a personal UPM manager mentor. There is also an opportunity to do an assignment abroad.

UPM Graduate programme gives a vantage point in the rapidly changing biofore industry and the operations of a big, international company – as well as the unique working culture within UPM. Our story is rooted in forest and it is reflected in the down-to-earth way we work. The culture of integrity, achieving together and enabling each other makes our team of 19 100 UPMers unique. We value diversity and strive for inclusion and equality. We are proud to welcome our graduate trainees as a part of this great community.

Could this be the next step on your path?

We are looking for people who are recently graduated or have a couple of years of work experience. Fluency in English as well as in the local language of the base position is expected. Most importantly we are looking for energetic future professionals with fresh ideas and an attitude of getting things done. Our perfect match shares our values - Renew with courage, Trust and be trusted and Achieving together - and wants to be a part of our global UPM team.

Are you the one we are looking for? See UPM Graduate programme 2019 and start your journey towards a future beyond fossils with us!

The application period is in January 2019 in the US and until February 28th in other countries, and the selected applicants will start their year at UPM by September 2019. We are already excited to meet you!

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