Two weeks in Paris for 14 trainees
Over the course of two weeks, 14 logistics trainees were given the opportunity to explore the world of French postal service La Poste while soaking up the beauty of Paris. It was a unique trip that allowed them to see all the differences with their work in Switzerland. How did it go?
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Discovering a brand new world of work
On 14 October 2024 at 11.43 a.m., the Parisian adventure kicks off for 14 logistics trainees in their 2nd and 3rd year with Swiss Post. The two-week trip was made possible thanks to funding from Movetia and the organization and hosting of Formaposte Île-de-France.
After two years, during which time French trainees were able to learn about the profession of logistics technician in Switzerland, it was time for trainees at Swiss Post to pay a visit to their French counterpart. Before setting off, each trainee had to outline their motivations for taking part. They were then selected from amongst 28 candidates.
Discovering a brand new world of work
During their stay, the trainees were of course able to take in the city, its landmarks, bars and restaurants, and even fit in a bit of shopping. However, their main objective was to discover a new professional environment that is very different from the one in Switzerland. After a presentation by La Poste and Formaposte, the trainees took part in an afternoon of video conference lessons at the offices of Formaposte, together with the French trainees.
Over the course of the following three days, the trainees joined local mail carriers on their delivery rounds all over the city. The first noticeable difference with Switzerland is that the journey to get to the post office is long and involves several changes on the Metro. Once they got there, they went on to learn more about postal practices in France, in what was a fully immersive experience. They were surprised by the differences in working techniques between their countries, but also by the concierges, who take care of delivering the mail themselves.
At the weekend, they had the chance to take a cruise on the Seine, to admire the most beautiful monuments in the French capital, and to go to Disneyland Paris to visit the most famous mouse. Lastly, the sports fans in the group were able to see a Paris-St-Germain football match or a basketball match. It was a rich and varied itinerary.
