- Make your mark
- Personal development and learning
and learning
Our career model enables each employee to develop optimally according to their individual skills and personal or professional goals. Our talents are at the centre of our continuous learning and professional development programs, which include academic partnerships, external credentials through certifications in technologies and platforms, as well as trainings and workshops in deep-tech, business and leadership.
Knowledge areas
Technology: expertise in the most trending tech topics like Cloud, AI, DLT & Blockchain and more
Business: knowledge in project development, methodology, business analyst and sales
Leadership & soft skills: grow and develop the interpersonal skills needed to self-manage and manage others
Learn
anywhere and anytime through classes, digital trainings, mentorship
Adjust
your career path with the support of line managers aligned with our feedback culture
Grow
by creating your own individual development plan and reaching your objectives
There is more than one way to make your mark.
At GFT, we know that our strength lies in our employees. Our learning culture not only supports traditional learning but also encourages informal learning through networking and collaboration on international projects in a truly global environment.
The GFT Career Model is the common global framework for professional growth aligned with the GFT Core Values. It enables our talents to take their career to the next level by setting clear expectations for employees’ performance based on their job family and level.
Although technical skills are important, we also provide a framework that supports the development of core skills like communication, learning agility, influencing, problem solving & analytical thinking, teaming & building relationships, strategic thinking and planning & delivery. These skills influence our performance management culture, our mindset, and our attitudes towards our work and our team.
WomenTech
The WomenTech Mentoring Programme has been a great success in developing skills such as confidence, self-awareness, communication, and others, encouraging GFT women in various countries to improve themselves and become leaders. In 2022, two Spanish and one international edition were completed, with a total of 55 mentees. GFT Costa Rica, Germany, Switzerland and the USA led young talents trough eight mentoring sessions in which they received valuable career advice from mentors and speakers.
In 2023, the WomenTech programme is being rolled out to all 15 GFT countries. To date, 4 editions have been launched with 77 graduates, and there are more to come.
Accelerated Leadership Programme (ALP)
Become an inspiring leader with our Accelerated Leadership Programme! The programme consists of 8 modules focusing on business knowledge and management skills. In the course of a year, you’ll go through all the important areas of our work.
You’ll get new perspectives, gain experience, and unleash your potential. We combine daily project work with coaching and provide you with management tools. Our GFT culture, our core values, and the company's long-term strategy will become part of your DNA.
Global networking: 15 countries
Combination of business and managerial skills
Diploma from prestigious business school
More than 300 graduates since 2014
60% female participation in 2023
“As the first Asia-Pacific female leader nominated to be part of the ALP 14th edition, I am very honoured to represent the region in this global Executive Leadership programme. This is a great opportunity to gain new leadership and academic skills and to network with GFT colleagues from all over the world. No doubt, this experience is a real asset in my career path at GFT and in my personal development journey!”