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Talent

120 years of building careers: What ABB Sweden's graduate program reveals about long-term talent investment

January 27, 2026 • by Ulrika Karnland, Katarina Norén in Talent • 13 min read

ABB Sweden’s 120-year-old graduate trainee program has survived wars, crises, and industry upheaval. What does its endurance reveal about building talent for the long term?...

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