Title: TFM invests in the education of young people in the DRC through professional internships
Introduction :
Education is a key element of youth development and economic growth of a country. With this in mind, TFM, a dynamic company in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has implemented a robust professional induction program for local pupils and students. Over the past year, TFM welcomed no less than 221 interns, spread across different departments of the company. These internships offer students a real immersion in the professional world, allowing them to acquire new skills and prepare effectively for their future career.
A preliminary scenario for successful integration:
Before being assigned to their host department, students go through a professional orientation stage which familiarizes them with the company’s rules and procedures. This essential step includes information on zero tolerance, workplace safety, personal protective equipment, as well as the regulations of the residence camp. Once this orientation is completed, students integrate their respective departments and are given real responsibilities, allowing them to work like real employees.
Beneficial internships for young Congolese students:
The testimonies collected from trainees demonstrate the importance of this experience in their professional lives. Many express their wish to return to work at TFM once they graduate. Indeed, these internships allow them to acquire new skills, develop a knowledge network and become aware of the requirements of the world of work. The students are convinced that this practical training will be an asset for their future careers and will make them more competitive on the job market.
TFM’s commitment to the education of young Congolese:
TFM demonstrates a real investment in the education of young people. In addition to welcoming university interns, the company also offers internships to students who benefit from the Mutoshi scholarship, which it has financed since 2010, as well as to students from the mining concession’s technical schools. TFM has also built and rehabilitated several schools in the concession, and plans to build more educational establishments, including a technical complex and a university. This desire to train Congolese youth in the technical fields essential to the mining industry and other economic sectors is a strong testimony to TFM’s commitment to education.
Conclusion :
TFM, a company based in the DRC, is resolutely committed to the education of young Congolese through its professional internship program. By welcoming more than 200 students last year, TFM offers young people the opportunity to immerse themselves in the professional world, develop new skills and prepare effectively for their future. This investment in education demonstrates TFM’s commitment to Congolese youth and its contribution to the country’s economic growth. Thanks to these internships, TFM trains the future players in the development of the DRC.