OPPORTUNITIES
Whether you are an American company looking to host a Nordic young professional, a Swedish student looking to gain American business experience in the U.S. or you want to be more involved in the Swedish business community in Florida, SACC Florida offers many exciting opportunities.
Our internship program gives companies in Florida the opportunity to host an intern from Sweden for a period of 6-18 months.
FOR HOST COMPANIES
SACC-USA is a designated J-1 visa sponsor of the U.S. Department of State’s Exchange Visitor Program which promotes educational and cultural exchange in order to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and other countries. As a member of SACC Florida, companies have access to the SACC USA trainee program, which provides them with the opportunity to host highly qualified and bilingual Nordic trainees on a J-1 visa. This is a cost-efficient way of accessing Swedish talent and technology, while adding cultural diversity to any operation. For trainees, a traineeship in the U.S is the opportunity of a lifetime.
The SACC-USA Trainee Program and J-1 visa service can be used for everything from a summer internship for a student from Sweden, to a longer training program for someone who has just graduated, to an 18 month visa for a Swedish employee in a rotation program.
Benefits of the SACC USA trainee program
A meeting platform for companies and trainees
SACC USA publishes available trainee positions and advertise them through channels in Sweden. Trainee candidates apply through SACC and are pre-screened.
Knowledge transfer between Sweden and the U.S.
U.S. companies get access to Swedish technology and know-how by hosting a trainee. The trainee will bring back U.S. expertise to Sweden.
Fostering entrepreneurship and engaging young people in international business
The J-1 visa can be utilized by joint ventures or partnerships between the U.S. and Sweden. Today’s trainees are tomorrow’s business leaders - your current trainee may become your best customer or ambassador in Sweden or wherever else in the world her career will take her.
We have found the J-1 Visa program to be highly effective and it has meet many of our marketing and operational business needs. Our trainee is a talented, resourceful and always willing to roll-up her sleeves and help out. In her short time with us she has developed several creative marketing programs and has been invaluable rolling out our CRM and revising our SharePoint platform.
FOR TRAINEES
SACC-USA’s Trainee Program gives you as a Swedish or Finnish citizen an excellent opportunity to train with a company in the United States on a J-1 visa, for up to 18 months. SACC Florida can assist you with finding a host company that matches your profile. as well as the introduction to the SACC USA trainee program.
With a J-1 visa you are able to:
• Participate in a structured and guided work-based learning program in an American business setting to gain firsthand experience of life and business in the United States
• Write your Bachelor’s or Master’s thesis for a U.S. company
• Participate in a trainee program at a mother company, subsidiary or business/joint venture partner in the U.S.
Benefits AS A TRAINEE
Put theory into practice
Use your knowledge in real-life situations in an international business setting
American business experience
Get first-hand experience in how business is conducted in the U.S.
English language skills
Improve your English speaking and writing skills
Cross-cultural Skills
Develop an understanding of U.S. customs and culture and become adept at cross-cultural communication – an invaluable skill in your future career
Competitive advantage
International experience will give you a competitive advantage in the Swedish job market
International Network
Start building a personal international network
INTERNSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR FALL / WINTER 2024!
We are now looking for two outgoing and ambitious interns who are passionate about economy, marketing, operations management, and event planning. Together they will promote the Chamber, recruit new members and organize the Chamber’s events and operations. We are looking for one Marketing and Business Development Intern and one Finance and Business Development Intern. As an intern at SACC Florida, you will be able to expand your professional network, gain new experience, advance your skills by training in a highly inspirational atmosphere as well as collaborate and interact with industry leaders and professionals in a variety of business sectors. This is a once in a lifetime chance to gain a competitive edge in Sweden and internationally!
For questions regarding an internship at SACC Florida, please reach out to us at info@saccflorida.org !
For more information regarding the two positions, see the link down below!