Attracting young talent is a challenge for transport and logistics companies
Attracting young people to logistics jobs is a significant challenge. To address this, Transuniverse aims to inspire students through information days and internships, showcasing the exciting opportunities in transport and logistics.
Engaging Info Sessions
On November 28, Transuniverse hosted an informative and educational Info Day at its headquarters in Wondelgem for sixth-year students specializing in International Trade and Logistics from the GO! Handelsschool in Aalst.
“The goal was to give students a better understanding of how the business world operates and to highlight the wide range of career opportunities our sector offers,” explains Ellen De Cock, head of the HR team.
“During the Info Day, department managers gave presentations on Customs, Sales, and Import & Export Planning. The event concluded with an extensive tour of our cross-dock facility and logistics warehouse, providing the students with valuable insights into our daily operational processes,” she adds.
Both teachers and students were highly enthusiastic. “For the students, it was a very interesting visit, allowing them to see how the theory they learn in class is applied in practice,” said one teacher.
“Students also gained insight into the various roles and responsibilities within a company like Transuniverse and the effort involved,” echoed another.
With this Info Day, Transuniverse hopes to encourage secondary school students to pursue higher education or a direct career path in the transport or logistics sector.
Workplace Learning and Internships
University and college students can experience real-world business operations at Transuniverse through internships. Every year, we welcome interns in operations, customer service, the drivers’ desk, and logistics administration. These interns often come from institutions like Vives University of Applied Sciences in Bruges, Artevelde University of Applied Sciences in Ghent, and Ghent University, where they are pursuing degrees in Transport and Logistics or Supply Chain Management.
“At the request of these schools, we also participate in ‘speed dating’ sessions—either in-person on campus or online via Teams—so students can get to know our company, and we can determine if they’re a good fit for an internship and which department would suit them best,” explains HR-Officer Elfi Van Goethem.
“These internships are truly hands-on. First-year students typically work in different departments for four two-week periods per academic year. If they enjoy the experience, they can return for their final internship or even a holiday job. After graduation, we assess together whether they can join our team. We sometimes have entry-level vacancies where they can grow within the company,” Elfi adds.
