SACC Chicago Internships

The Swedish American Chamber of Commerce in Chicago is currently seeking a highly motivated Intern for our Fall Internship position. An internship at SACC Chicago is an excellent opportunity to gain knowledge about international business while expanding your personal network. The application period for the Fall Internship begins in March.
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INTERNING AT SACC CHICAGO

‘’Chiago has the most diverse economy of any large U.S. city, giving a trainee the opportunity to learn about many different aspects of business." - www.worldbusinesschicago.com/business-climate

‘’Our Midwest location makes it convenient to travel to other places in the U.S. and costs of doing business and living is relatively lower than the metropolitan areas on the coasts.[...] There are several locations with significant Swedish history in and around Chicago - Andersonville, Vasa Park, Geneva and Bishop Hill. Chicago is known for its many outstanding restaurants and cultural offerings. There’s a great selection of museums, famous architecture,Chicago Symphony, Lyric Opera and many other music venues where you can enjoy blues, hip hop, gospel, jazz and soul.For being a big city, nature is close: over 40 kilometers of lakefront with public beaches and an extensive park system on the lake and throughout the city means it’s easy to enjoy outdoor pursuits as well as everything the city has to offer.’’

QUALIFICATIONS

  • ​​​​​​​Current or recent student at a Swedish institution of higher learning
  • Interested in international trade promotion and networking
  • Fluent in English both in writing and orally
  • Strong communications and presentation skills
  • J-1 Visa eligibility

BENEFITS

Listed below are examples of benefits as a Trainee.

Put theory into practice

You get to put your theoretical knowledge into practice. You will learn American methodologies and practices and will be able to compare differences between the U.S. and Sweden.

International Network

You will start building a personal international support network.

American business experience

You will learn first-hand how business is conducted in the U.S.

Competitive advantage

With international experience on your resume, you will immediately gain an advantage over your peers in the Swedish job market.

English language skills

You will improve your English speaking and writing skills, both general business-English and specific to your field..

Cross-cultural Skills

You will develop an understanding of U.S. customs and culture and become adept at cross-cultural communication – a skill that will be invaluable in your future career.

FALL INTERNSHIP

Start date: 
July 24, 2023
Duration of training period: 
5 months (July 24, 2023 – January 22, 2024)
Compensation: 
This is an unpaid internship. As an intern abroad you can apply for scholarships and depending on your university program you may be eligible to receive student aid from CSN.
Location: 
Downtown Chicago, IL
Application deadline: 
March 30, 2023
Contact: 
Maria Loew, [email protected], or call
+1 312 257 3002
Please submit your CV with a Cover Letter introducing yourself and a copy of your passport page showing your picture and date of birth.
 
For more information, please contact SACC Chicago or visit SACC USA Trainee.

SPRING INTERNSHIP

Start date: 
January 16, 2023
Duration of training period: 
7 months (January 15, 2024 – August 4, 2024)
Compensation: 
This is an unpaid internship. As an intern abroad you can apply for scholarships and depending on your university program you may be eligible to receive student aid from CSN.
Location: 
Downtown Chicago, IL
Application deadline: 
September 30, 2023
Contact: 
Maria Loew, [email protected], or call
+1 312 257 3002
Please submit your CV with a Cover Letter introducing yourself and a copy of your passport page showing your picture and date of birth.
 
For more information, please contact SACC Chicago or visit SACC USA Trainee

ALUMNI NETWORK

2023

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Marketing & Communications Intern
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Ellen Lindberg
Executive Assistant
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Victoria Afnani
Executive Assistant
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2021

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Emelie Albertsson
Executive Assistant
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Swedish American Chamber of Commerce Alumni Association


Since 2006, more than 1,000 individuals have participated in Swedish American Chamber of Commerce´s (SACC - USA) programmes, interned or had traineeships in the United States via SACC-USA. Since 2017 the Trainee Program is also bilateral, in addition to the placement of Swedish trainees in the US, SACC - USA also places trainees from the United States in Sweden.

The SACC-USA Alumni Network consists of a wide network of professionals from various sectors. The Alumni Association is based in Sweden and works in close cooperation with SACC-USA, associated chambers and corporate entities in offering a platform for exchange, networking and career development for the alumni.

When you have completed an internship or traineeship via SACC-USA you are encouraged to join the Alumni Association.

Please visit this link to the contact information form to sign up.

Get in touch with the Alumni Association´s Board via [email protected] and request to join the LinkedIn and Facebook groups.