Career Starter Upper Valais* – Your Springboard into the Future!

About the job

We are looking for a Trainee (80 – 100%)

18 months. 3 companies. 1 region that you help shape.

Start: Autumn 2026 | Duration: 18 months | Assignments: 6 months at Matterhorn Gotthard Railway | 6 months at Lonza AG | 6 months at another company, e.g. RWO (Regional and Economic Centre Upper Valais)

You don’t want just any career start – but one that advances you, connects you and moves you? Then you are in the right place!

Your Field of Activity

• During 18 months you will get to know three exciting organisations – and contribute to key future topics
• You will take on tasks and work on real projects in the areas of corporate development, HR, education & training, strategy & digitalisation
• You will participate in projects, design workshops and can take on responsibility
• You will develop creative approaches and new ideas in topics such as innovation, sustainability & corporate culture. Your possible final project will have a concrete impact for Upper Valais

What You Bring

• A completed Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Business Informatics or a related field
• You are enthusiastic about project work, new ideas and interdisciplinary collaboration
• You work independently, in a structured way and can win others over to your ideas
• You are an organisational and communication talent and ideally have already gained some experience in project management
• You are flexible and open to new things

What You Can Look Forward To

• Varied insights and responsible tasks in three top companies and industries
• Building your regional network
• Personal mentoring & professional development
• Strong prospects for your career in Upper Valais – possible chance of a follow-up position in one of the companies
• And incidentally: an exciting time in the most beautiful region of Switzerland or in your home region

Are You Ready?

Send us your CV and a short video application (max. 2 minutes) with your answers to these three questions:
1. Why do you want to be part of the Career Starter Programme?
2. What special experiences do you bring?
3. Who are you – in three keywords?

👉Deadline for your application: 22 September 2026 at jobs.bvzholding.ch

👉Questions? Contact Jose Piening, Head of HR MGBahn, easily

Let’s shape the future – together in Upper Valais!
We look forward to hearing from you!

*The idea of the Career Starter Programme originated within valais4you – valais4you is a regional initiative in Upper Valais that promotes living and working in Valais. It is operated by the Regional and Economic Centre Upper Valais (RWO) and works closely with companies, municipalities and institutions such as Lonza, MGBahn and other partners.