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 Texas, SACC Texas offers many exciting opportunities.
Our internship program gives companies in Texas 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 Texas, 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.
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 Texas, 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.
Our internship program gives companies in Texas the opportunity to host an intern from Sweden for a period of 6-18 months.
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 Texas 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
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 Texas 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 AT SACC TEXAS
Every year, SACC Texas hires interns to assist with administrative, marketing, communication, and events opportunities with the Chamber. The position offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable “real world” experience and business-related skills by training in a highly inspirational atmosphere and by meeting and collaborating 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 – as well as develop a professional network in the versatile environment found in Texas.
We are now hiring 2022 interns! This cycle of interns begins Fall 2022 and concludes during Spring 2023. Internship can be completed virtually, but must observe the CST workday timezone. Applications are due by March 15, 2022.
We are hiring the following positions:
- Administrative Lead Intern
- Communications and Webmaster Lead Intern
- Events Lead Intern (must be on-site in Houston, Texas)
- Marketing and Webmaster Lead Intern
- Social Media Lead Intern
- Broadcast Production Intern (WebTV and Virtual Event Production)
For more information about these roles and how to apply, click here.
For questions regarding an internship at SACC Texas, please contact us at texas@sacctx.com.
INTERNSHIP AT SACC TEXAS
Every year, SACC Texas hires interns to assist with administrative, marketing, communication, and events opportunities with the Chamber. The position offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable “real world” experience and business-related skills by training in a highly inspirational atmosphere and by meeting and collaborating 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 – as well as develop a professional network in the versatile environment found in Texas.
We are now hiring 2022 interns! This cycle of interns begins Fall 2022 and concludes during Spring 2023. Internship can be completed virtually, but must observe the CST workday timezone. Applications are due by March 15, 2022.
We are hiring the following positions:
- Administrative Lead Intern
- Communications and Webmaster Lead Intern
- Events Lead Intern (must be on-site in Houston, Texas)
- Marketing and Webmaster Lead Intern
- Social Media Lead Intern
- Broadcast Producer Intern (WebTV and Virtual Event Production)
For more information about these roles and how to apply, click here.
For questions regarding an internship at SACC Texas, please contact us at texas@sacctx.com.
MENTOR PROGRAM
MENTOR PROGRAM
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
SACC-Texas Young Professionals (YP) is a section of the Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce of Texas. SACC-Texas YP works as a meeting platform for students and professionals in the beginning and midpoint of their career to build personal and professional networks, develop career skills and work with other young leaders to benefit their professional careers.
Membership with SACC-Texas YP is for individuals up to the age of 35 and costs $30/ year. SACC-Texas YP enables you to connect with peers and to network with experienced business professionals involved in Swedish and American business.
The SACC-Texas Mentorship Program offers another opportunity for career development through a mentor-mentee exchange with a seasoned professional.
We are always excited to meet new people and welcome everyone’s input and participation in determining the direction of SACC-Texas Young Professionals.
Sign up and become a member of SACC-Texas YP today!
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
SACC-Texas Young Professionals (YP) is a section of the Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce of Texas. SACC-Texas YP works as a meeting platform for students and professionals in the beginning and midpoint of their career to build personal and professional networks, develop career skills and work with other young leaders to benefit their professional careers.
Membership with SACC-Texas YP is for individuals up to the age of 35 and costs $30/ year. SACC-Texas YP enables you to connect with peers and to network with experienced business professionals involved in Swedish and American business.
The SACC-Texas Mentorship Program offers another opportunity for career development through a mentor-mentee exchange with a seasoned professional.
We are always excited to meet new people and welcome everyone’s input and participation in determining the direction of SACC-Texas Young Professionals.
Sign up and become a member of SACC-Texas YP today!
