Graduates & young professionals

Our wide range of opportunities. A perfect start to your career.

Q: Does KWS offer trainee / graduate programs?

Yes, KWS offers a two-year trainee program. Further information can be found in the Graduate Program section.

Q: Further FAQ areas

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Starting professional life is personal, but there are also general criteria to consider. Learning skills in greater depth, in your field of interest, is just as important as having the time and space to discover something new and develop additional professional and social competencies.

Our two-year programmes for graduates take both aspects into account. Even if you start directly with us, you will right from the start have the opportunity to gain insight into other areas outside your hiring department. In addition to taking on responsibility early, we offer a variety of incentives to network within the company and to gather experiences abroad.

Your Benefits

Freedom

Transforming innovative ideas into tangible solutions is one of our most exciting challenges. Question the status quo and use entrepreneurial freedom to propel your ideas forward.

Network

Rely on the support of your colleagues to generate innovative solutions: KWS have around 5,000 employees in over 70 countries. We also collaborate with other leading companies, institutions and universities.

Work-Life Integration

In addition to appropriate compensation, we offer a range of attractive benefits. These are different depending on the country and include flexible working models, extensive training opportunities, health care and much more.

Our business-oriented graduate programs

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Growing into the Future

This is our Graduate Program for agricutural (economics) graduates and multidisciplinary business management graduates.

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Growing with Data Science

This is our Graduate Program for ambitious business-oriented data scientists.

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Growing with Innovation

This is our Graduate Program for ambitious scientists who want to be part of KWS.

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Breeders' Academy

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Data Science Academy

„The opportunity to develop myself constantly, and to have the trust of my colleagues, is the foundation of my success at KWS.“

Juliana Korsen, Expert Controlling Data and Demand Management

FAQ:

Does KWS offer trainee / graduate programs?

KWS offers graduate paths for agricultural or business management graduates, data-science-oriented talent and scientists, including programs such as Growing into the Future, Growing with Data, Growing with Innovation and the Breeders’ Academy.