Young potential trainee program
Are you a graduate with a passion for leadership? Scania's Young Potential Trainee Program offers a 15-month graduate program where you are mentored and guided in self-leadership and are allowed to grow as a leader. Intrigued? Learn more below!
Our purpose
Scania’s purpose is to drive the shift toward a sustainable transport system, creating a world of mobility that is better for business, society, and the environment. Building on the past. Preparing for the future.
Be part of our journey as we transform the future of transport for a better tomorrow!
Our offer
A 15 month program which starts 19 August 2024 with graduation 21 November 2025. You have full time employment at Scania from day 1!
Our program offers deep insights not only at Scania but also within TRATON Group, our holding company where we collaborate with other brands in a global setting. Through this collaboration we enable you to share knowledge and learnings across the brands, build an excellent network, learn about cultural differences and grow as individuals.
Modules
Trainee program consists of five mandatory modules which translates to nine weeks of education. The modules heavily focus on The Scania Way, leadership, self-awareness, individual development and insights to Scania and the industry as a whole and much, much more.
Rotations
It is mandatory to do a minimum of four, 2-3 month rotations, two at Scania in Sweden, a cross-brand rotation at another brand within TRATON Group and finally a Scania Distributor rotation at one of our dealers in the world. The rotations are flexible which means you decide when it fits you to do them during the program.
Individual development
You'll create an individual development plan together with your hosting manager to continuously follow-up on how you wish to develop, we also conduct trainings in the program on topics such as: Communication, presentation techniques, change management, coaching and more.
Professions - Competence areas
There are six different professions you can choose from, the choice you make should be based on your education and personal interests. The profession defines where you’ll start your learning journey at Scania, please apply to one profession as we will only process you for one trainee position.
Read more about the professions by clicking the images below.
Who are you?
You have an interest in leadership and have proven to have some leadership skills. Most of all you are eager to continue to develop these skills professionally and, to be a leader that utilises the full potential of individuals and teams! You believe that sustainability is a way of living and we want you to take us even further on that journey.
Application and recruitment process
The application period is from 6 November 2023 until 7 January 2024.
At Scania we have a thorough recruitment process to make sure we evaluate all candidates in a fair and equal way while finding the right match for both candidate and Scania.
The process is digital to make it easy for everyone to participate, but also to make sure everyone has the same prerequisites in the process.
The application period runs between 6 November – 7 January. Selection and interview phase takes place in January/February and a job offer is normally offered by the end of February.
Former trainees
“I searched for a trainee programme at an industrial company working with sustainability, and Scania came up as an interesting company, taking on great challenges in transforming the transport business.”
/Gustav Nacke, Sourcing Manager
“I definitely recommend the YPTP at Scania, it is crazy good actually! It really exceeded my expectations.”
/Naomi Bakker, Portfolio Manager
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28 Mar 2024
Available positions
Scania is constantly looking for motivated people to continue developing our leading market position. Click here to see all available positions right now. -
06 Feb 2024
Life at Scania
Scania offers employees an exciting future, with the opportunity to work together to develop more sustainable transport solutions all over the world.
News
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20 Mar 2024
Niklas Klingenberg's major career change is for the win
With more than two decades at Scania, of which most of them have been within Procurement, the career twist for Niklas Klingenberg – the man with one role at TRATON and two roles at Scania - isn’t what you would expect. Nevertheless, Niklas is in the right spot at the right time. -
08 Mar 2024
From game developer dreams to patent success: Meet Fatima Strand
For Fatima Strand, our Service Director in Japan, daring to try is always on the cards. She has been living in Tokyo since mid-2023 because that is a market with great potential and where she can make a noticeable difference if she succeeds. She also has a patent to her name. This innovation made it possible for Scania to keep up with legal requirements for Euro6 engines. -
20 Feb 2024
What life is like at Scania - meet David and Christine
To work at a big, global company – what’s that really like? Meet David and Christine, Scania employees developing the system in the electric vehicle that communicates with the charger. They tell you about their world, and there may be a lot more fun in their everyday challenges than you think. -
06 Feb 2024
Empowering innovative minds with breakthrough ideas
Through Scania Innovation Factory, creative pathways open for Scania employees to develop entrepreneurial competencies. By exploring and experimenting with pioneering ideas, they master skills that drive real change with brilliant innovations and potential business opportunities. -
23 Jan 2024
Sarika Kanade visits Sweden to strengthen cross-cultural collaboration
Agile coach heads for Stockholm to enhance cross-cultural collaboration and explore ways to bring improved work processes back to India. A partnership programme opens possibilities for the local team to learn more about the Scania Way of working and leadership principles. -
08 Jan 2024
From combustion engines to electricity – David made a smooth transition
Battery development expert and chemist David Raymand embarked on a transformation journey that mirrors Scania's evolution. Once a senior in combustion engine development, David now stands as a prominent figure in battery technology. -
16 Oct 2023
Accelerating innovative start-up collaboration in China
Anton ventures to China with the assignment to tap into the start-up ecosystem and cement long-term collaboration with the local market. -
03 Oct 2023
“The first time we tested the solar charging it took place indoors!”
Software engineer Naomi Anveden Hertzberg was one of the five software developers working on the world's first solar-powered truck project at Scania. She explains her work and shares her impressions of what she calls a unique and exciting experience. -
23 Aug 2023
More than Pride – Scania’s work on diversity and inclusion
Scania proudly participates in Stockholm Pride Parade in August every year, and colleagues around the world are involved in Pride activities. It’s a way to show support for the LGBTQI community, but also the tip of the iceberg on the work that is done with diversity and inclusion at the company on a daily basis. -
21 Mar 2023
A unicorn among engineers
Scania’s Power Solutions is one of our business areas that supplies engines and services in industries that demand highly reliable and heavy-duty components. Former trainee Amanda Claesson is Key Account Manager for one of our largest customers in this field.