Takii Europe is an ambitious and innovative seed breeding company. Under our motto “creating tomorrow today” we consider it our mission to enrich people’s lives by breeding unique vegetable and flower varieties.
Takii originally began as a Japanese family business and has a rich tradition. We cherish this tradition, but also embrace innovation and change. The balance between these two poles is our driving force.
A safe learning climate, well-trained supervisors with time and space, and personal coaching ensure a successful internship. At Takii you will gain experience that matches your education.
We are a recognized training company and we have an active internship policy. Throughout the year we have internships available for proactive interns with up-to-date knowledge and a fresh perspective. We believe that interns are of great value to our company goals and future. We have internships in departments such as Marketing and Finance, but also Research & Development and Operations. We offer all kinds of internships in different categories and BBL trajectories. Just what suits you, your assignment and your development best.
See all internshipsBen jij vierdejaars HBO student met een HLO of HAS achtergrond en ben jij op zoek naar een afstudeerstage in de richting van genetische testen binnen een open en professionele organisatie? Dan zoeken wij jou!
Gedurende de dag ben je voornamelijk bezig met het verzendklaar maken van orders, verzamel je kiemmonsters voor het lab en draag je zorg voor een gedeelte van het voorraadbeheer.
I live in De Kwakel and regularly passed Takii Europe. The striking logo made me curious, what exactly are they doing there? I got the chance to conduct an internal survey among all employees. This research was all about internal involvement. During the research, I was well supervised. The employees within Takii want to help each other and especially think along with you. This allowed me to develop my research better. Ultimately, based on all the insights, I wrote a recommendation to connect employees within Takii Europe even more. It is a company where you get so many opportunities to show yourself and where you can contribute ideas. There is a lot of room for personal input, so I didn't feel like an intern. I am grateful for all my experiences, collaborations and advice.
Intern Marketing & Communication
Personal growth as a result of the learning process. That's what I stand for. In practice, this means sharing knowledge and stimulating independence to provide room for trial and error. Whether it concerns an internship or a thesis, under the motto 'the journey is more important than the destination', I help students to get the most out of this journey. My mission is successful when an intern looks back with pride on how the goal was achieved and on the development of their knowledge and skills.
Supervisor, Senior Marketing Specialist
In 2015 I did an internship at Takii Europe in De Kwakel. I got the tip from a fellow student to contact Takii in my search for an internship company, because of his positive experience. In the Operations department I analyzed all incoming flows/products at logistics and mapped out the route through the company. Due to the annual growth (even then), I have made a report with recommendations for improving this in the future. After my internship I was able to use Takii's network to do a later internship abroad in Portugal. After I later joined Takii, it was very nice to see that my report was used. In the meantime I am working as a Supply Planner so the internship has contributed greatly to the knowledge that I now use daily. In addition to work, there is always room for relaxation, I recommend taking part in one of the table football competitions, for example! During the internship I experienced Takii as flexible and very helpful. There was a lot of support in writing my report, the supervisor was always available and ready when needed. Colleagues from other departments are always open to showing what their work entails, so you get a good idea of ​​all the work.
Intern Operations
At Research & Development I supervise interns in the phytopathological (plant diseases) laboratory. Supervising an intern takes quite a lot of time, but I also experience it as added value. For example, an intern can investigate certain problems that you otherwise don't have time for. To achieve a successful internship, I write an internship project in advance with clear goals. The internship must also have added value for the company. Within the internship project, the frameworks have been set by me, but the intern can still steer the project according to his insight and interest. Social interest and the freedom to complete the project as they see fit are challenging and motivating for the intern. In addition, at the start of the internship I ask interns what they would like to learn and we include this in the project. For example, an intern taught herself to program in R-studio on a dataset that she had generated herself. Besides being of practical use, supervising an intern is also very educational and fun! Through the questions an intern asks, you discover ambiguities in protocols or that you have a gap in your knowledge. In addition, I like to see an intern develop during the internship, both practically and personally. In short, I see supervising an intern as a real addition to my daily work and the company.
Supervisor, Phytopathologist
For my internship, I conduct research in the laboratory. My tutor introduced me to Takii and informed me about a vacancy at the phytosanitary lab. I responded immediately. The research I would carry out really appealed to me and I had a positive first impression of the company. I am studying green and biotechnology at Inholland University of Applied Sciences, and doing research on plants fits in well with my studies. Takii employs many scholars who are eager to transfer their knowledge. Many people have been in the business for years and are happy to explain things to you. That makes it so much fun to work here. Every colleague will think along with you. The departments also work closely together, creating a pleasant atmosphere at work. The internship supervisor has experience with supervising students and can therefore provide good guidance. A lot of space is given to make up your own mind about what you want to do. That is very nice and it also prepares you well for the future work field.
Graduation internship phytopathology
Share in our mission and make a contribution to feed the world and enrich lives with beautiful flowers by working with high-quality products within a respectful environment. Find out more about our current vacancies.
We are passionate about what we do and the industry we work for. We gladly train students to give them more insight into what we stand for and what motivates us. We believe that sharing knowledge about this makes students truly enthusiastic. Not only for a job at Takii but also the industry. Partnering with educational institutes can be a great contribution to achieving this. Looking for a guest lecture or an interactive lesson from an international seed company? Connect with us.
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