Graduates

Global Graduate Programs

Our three programs offer graduates across the world the opportunity to develop skills and expertise in line with their professional aspirations.

Three Programs, One Aim

Each of our Global Graduate Programs is designed to prepare graduates for increasing levels of responsibility in a professional and collaborative environment.

Trading

The historic core of LDC, and still the heart of our business today, our traders are at the center of the global agriculture and food value chains.

Trading

The historic core of LDC, and still the heart of our business today, our traders are at the center of the global agriculture and food value chains.

Industry & Logistics

Strategically located across the globe, our operations span the entire value chain, with activities in the food, feed, fiber and ingredients sectors.

Industry & Logistics

Strategically located across the globe, our operations span the entire value chain, with activities in the food, feed, fiber and ingredients sectors.

Support Functions

A wide range of essential roles support our commercial and industrial activities, such as Audit, Digital Technology & Analytics, Finance, Human Resources and Legal.

Support Functions

A wide range of essential roles support our commercial and industrial activities, such as Audit, Digital Technology & Analytics, Finance, Human Resources and Legal.

Trading

The historic core of LDC, and still the heart of our business today, our traders are at the center of the global agriculture and food value chains.

Industry & Logistics

Strategically located across the globe, our operations span the entire value chain, with activities in the food, feed, fiber and ingredients sectors.

Support Functions

A wide range of essential roles support our commercial and industrial activities, such as Audit, Digital Technology & Analytics, Finance, Human Resources and Legal.

How Our Programs Work

Our graduates can choose to develop their skills and career within either a Trading Platform, an Industry or Logistics role, or in a Support Function.

Regardless of the choice of program, the objective is to accelerate the acquisition of key skills to take on progressively higher responsibilities. Our graduates are immersed in our business from day one, and we fast-track their learning through rotations in different areas of the business.

These rotations are designed to give graduates relevant hands-on experiences, as they work alongside committed colleagues, are exposed to diverse cultures and participate in a range of essential and exciting projects.

During their second year within the program, successful graduates finalize their rotations and move into a regular role, closely supported and monitored by their managers and HR until their fourth year with LDC.

They may then be offered new assignments and continue to receive guidance on long-term career choices.

Year-by-year Graduate Course

12 – 24 months

Year 2 – Year 3 – Year 4

Year by Year Breakdown

Rotations typically span 12 to 24 months, depending on the program, location and business context. During their first four years, graduates are supported by their managers and HR to ensure they develop in accordance with expectations and meet important milestones along the way.