Connecting university students with potential to exciting and suitable career paths by offering high-level training in managerial skills and providing an opportunity to start a professional career with a permanent employment contract, aimed at high-level professional positions at the company’s headquarters in Madrid.
L CORPORATE GENERATION
The Talent Incubator of the University of Granada, in collaboration with Leroy Merlin, offers a completely free program for skills training and career development, aimed at individuals with potential to become future managers in various departments located at the headquarters of the multinational company Leroy Merlin.
Those who complete the L CORPORATE GENERATION program will be eligible for one of the 15 permanent contracts reserved for this program, starting in September 2025, and associated with a personalized career plan to be developed at the Madrid headquarters.
Objective of the Program
Who can participate
Individuals in their final year of undergraduate or master’s studies, with education related to both technical, scientific, and management profiles, with a particular interest in:
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Dual degrees in Business Administration and Law, Business Administration with Computer Science, Business Administration with Engineering, Finance and Accounting, and Economics.
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Computer Science, Computer Science with Mathematics, Civil Engineering, Electronic Engineering.
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Mathematics, Statistics, and Environmental Studies.
Where the career plan is developed
The contracts offered are aimed at developing a career plan at Leroy Merlin’s headquarters in Madrid, where the company’s departments that manage its activities nationwide are located. Highly qualified academic and technical individuals are needed, capable of collaborating with all these processes.
Activities and Schedule
The number of spots in the program is limited. Interested individuals must pre-register and be accepted. To do so, they will receive an email or a call from the Talent Incubator.
PART 1. PRE-REGISTRATION: From March 1st to April 7th, 2025
To complete your pre-registration, simply fill out the following form.
PART 2. INTRODUCTORY EVENT: April 24th (afternoon session)
The selected individuals from the pre-registrations will be able to participate in a dynamic activity where they will learn how the multinational company Leroy Merlin operates, what profiles they are looking for to become future managers, and take part in a real selection process with various activities. The event is designed to be a highly engaging learning experience. All participants will receive a completely free certificate of attendance. The activities will help determine who progresses to the next steps.
PART 3. INTENSIVE PROGRAM IN MANAGERIAL SKILLS: May 16th (4:00 PM - 9:00 PM) and May 17th (10:00 AM - 8:00 PM)
Individuals with potential and interest will be invited to participate in an in-person intensive program focused on managerial and high-level professional skills. You will learn in a completely practical way to improve core skills for your professional career, such as communication, leadership, teamwork, decision-making, among others. THE PROGRAM IS MANDATORY to proceed to the next phases. The training is completely free, will take place in exclusive facilities, and will include meals. The training methodology is based on group coaching through experiences. You will love it.
PART 4. MENTORING AND RECRUITMENT: June-July
All participants in the skills program will be invited to meetings with professionals and managers from the company, who will offer their insights and recommendations. Company facility visits will also be organized. All interested individuals will have the opportunity to sign their permanent employment contract during this period, allowing them to join the company immediately after the summer holidays.
PART 5. PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY: September 2025
The start of the professional experience phase with a permanent employment contract and a personalized career plan. Participants will join high-potential positions in various departments at Leroy Merlin’s headquarters in Madrid.
Key Aspects of the Program
What does the Talent Incubator offer to participants?
Program Costs
The program is COMPLETELY FREE for the students who are ultimately selected to participate. The cost of the program is 2,600 euros per person, fully sponsored by Leroy Merlin in collaboration with the University of Granada. Additionally, selected individuals will receive their corresponding remuneration as soon as they begin their professional experience.