07.05.2026. As the Republic of Congo continues to diversify its economy, one message resonates clearly: the country’s future extends far beyond oil alone. And Congo’s next generation is ready to engage with wood innovation.
Organisedlast 17 April in Pointe-Noire with the support of UniCongo, the professional association of the industrial sector,the Industry Career Forum (now in its third year) brought together hundreds of young students.
Looking for internships to engineer their career paths and the future of Congo, the students engaged with representatives of agriculture-based projects, banks, insurance companies, technologyproviders and the wood industry.
RepresentingINTERHOLCO was Jérémie Ngoma, who explained what makesresponsible forestry the ideal sector to join for innovation.
INTERHOLCO’s stand attracted more than 30 students specialising in industrial maintenance and computer engineering. Internships in Congo are sought after as early as the first year of studies andJérémie highlighted the importance of acquiring practical experience, as our company increasingly needs skilled technical profiles.
Several third-year students also shared their ambition to one day join IFOon a permanent basis.Jérémie’s response reflected realistic encouragement:“I encouraged them to work hard, so that one day they can bring high-impact solutions to our company.”
Theday highlighteda diversified Congolese economy, one where forestry, manufacturing, engineering and innovation increasingly create new professional pathways for the country’s youth.
About Interholco
The valorisation of a natural forest of 1.16 million hectares in the Republic of Congo Brazzaville is our DNA here at INTERHOLCO. As an FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council®, FSC® C022952) and PEFC and PAFC certified producer, INTERHOLCO is a well-established player in the trade of its edged boules, sawn timber, glue laminated scantlings, decking boards and more.
We are a leading provider of high-quality wood products ‘Made in Africa’ holding a verified environmental and health performance statement (FDES requirement in France). Our teams carefully manage the supply chain from forest to customer. Our story is fully illustrated by enabling the people living in Ngombe to access better life conditions. We make it possible to design and build a healthy living environment with bio-based, eco-friendly materials, one of the real solutions for the planet and climate. Follow us on LinkedIn
Communication contact Interholco
Tullia Baldassarri Höger von Högersthal
INTERHOLCO AG, Neuhofstr. 25, 6340 Baar, Switzerland
Tel.: +41 (0)41 767 03 82
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