GoTeach Romania 2026 | From Discovering Opportunities to Shaping the Future
This summer, DHL GoTeach Romania brought together young people from SOS Children’s Villages Romania for an experience focused on people, careers, courage and new opportunities. The programme had two stages: Expose, with visits across Bucharest, Bacău and Sibiu, and Explore, a two-day MiniCamp in Bucharest.
🌍 EXPOSE | Discovering the world of work
The first stage took the young people to different locations and companies, giving them the opportunity to see first-hand what different workplaces and industries really look like.
In Bucharest, they visited DHL Supply Chain Romania, where they explored the operations at the Pepco distribution centre and followed the journey of products from the warehouse to stores. At Paragon Customer Communications Romania, they discovered how technology is used for personalised printing, communications, packaging and fulfilment.
In Bacău, their visit to DHL Express gave them a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into an international delivery and how the local team connects the city with the rest of the world. At Case Smart, they discovered smart home technologies and how these solutions can become part of everyday life.
At DHL Express Sibiu, the young people followed a shipment’s journey from dispatch to destination and learned more about couriers, ServicePoints and the technology used in operations. The day ended at AUMOVIO, where they discovered the automotive industry and got to see industrial robots, automated production lines and testing laboratories.
Three cities, several industries and plenty of questions. And perhaps the most important thing they discovered? There are many different paths you can take when building your future.
🚀 EXPLORE | Two days in the world of DHL
After the visits across Romania, it was time for the Explore stage. On 4–5 August, 22 young people from Bucharest, Bacău and Sibiu came together in Bucharest for a two-day MiniCamp filled with activities, challenges and teamwork.
For some of them, it was their first visit to a Head Office, their first experience in a corporate environment, and even their first time visiting Bucharest or travelling by metro.
The first day started at the DHL Express Romania Head Office, with a safety briefing followed by a tour of the building. The young people had the chance to discover different departments and learn more about the people and activities that help connect the world through DHL.
📖 Living Library | Stories that inspire
One of the highlights of the MiniCamp was the Living Library.
This time, the “books” were DHL volunteers, who shared their personal and professional stories. They spoke about their career journeys, the choices they had made, the challenges they had faced and the lessons they had learned along the way.
The young people had the opportunity to ask questions and have open conversations about careers and what it really means to build your own professional path.
🗺️ Treasure Hunt & 💡 Business Ideas
After the Living Library, it was time for a Treasure Hunt, where the young people worked in teams, solved clues and relied on focus, speed and communication to make it to the finish line.
Then, each team received a new challenge: to imagine their own business and a potential partnership with DHL.
They discussed ideas, customers, markets and solutions before presenting their projects to the group. It was a great opportunity to put their creativity and teamwork to the test – and, most importantly, to build the confidence to stand behind their own ideas.
📦 Day 2 | DHL beyond the office
On the second day, the group visited the DHL Express operations site in Ștefănești, where the young people discovered what happens behind the scenes of a delivery.
They toured the facility, learned more about operational processes and got a closer look at the couriers’ vans. Then it was time for some hands-on activities: the CIS Puzzle, cube building and a packing challenge, where speed, attention to detail and teamwork all mattered. 🧩📦
💬 A special meeting with European leadership
After the Expose and Explore stages came to an end, the GoTeach journey continued with a special meeting at SOS Children’s Villages Romania.
Three of the participating young people had the opportunity to speak directly with a few members of the DHL Express Europe teams, with Derya Ozer – CFO, Eva Leitner – Senior Vice President HR, and Maria Flamm – CEO Office Manager.
They asked questions, talked about their plans for the future and gained insights into the leaders’ perspectives on the future, as well as the journeys behind successful leadership careers.
To mark the start of the new school year, the three young people also received Back to School backpacks. 🎒
❤️ More than 460 hours of volunteering
Behind all these activities were our colleagues, who contributed their time and experience to make the programme possible.
Throughout GoTeach, DHL Express Romania colleagues contributed more than 460 hours of volunteering. These hours were dedicated to visits, activities, workshops, preparation and, above all, spending meaningful time with the young people.
For us, GoTeach is more than a programme. It is about giving young people the opportunity to discover new things, meet people who can inspire them and see that they have more options when it comes to their future.
🚀 And the journey continues
The Expose and Explore stages may be over, but the GoTeach journey doesn’t stop here.
The programme will continue with Mentorship, Job Shadowing and internship opportunities, giving the young people the chance to keep learning and turn this year’s experiences into concrete steps towards their future.
Because sometimes, to start imagining your future, all you need is someone to open a door for you. 🚀