After spending 4 years at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp, Belgium it has been great to come to New York City and experience life outside “the bubble” that a school keeps you in. A day in this city is never what you expect it to be and I’m glad for it. Gaining experience through training is a priceless thing, especially in an industry where your creative viewpoint is essential. I am learning how to tweak my ideas to make them interesting, purposeful and most importantly; how to create a product that will be desirable to the consumer.

I am working closely with the head of the company, Patrik Ervell, whose Swedish roots have made me aware of my own heritage. The careful, technical and functional esthetics we share make learning about the industry a true pleasure.

Looking forward, I know that my academic education is valuable and combined with the time spent at Patrik Ervell in New York City I can be sure that I am moving in the right direction.

Reverb Networks, a wireless telecommunications industry pioneer in intelligent self-optimizing network (SON) software solutions, is seeking a Software Development Intern to assist with the design, implementation and support of a wireless network optimization platform for cellular telecommunications networks. Candidates will be involved in the project from startup through implementation to ensure all aspects of the technology plan are accounted for, understood, defined, and successfully executed. Recent graduates are strongly encouraged to apply!

Qualifications:

•  Knowledge in Java Development and OOD
• Some knowledge GUI development for web-based applications
• Knowledge in JavaScript, HTML, XML, CSS and AJAX
• Knowledge of relational databases, PostgreSQL preferred
• An understanding of web server configuration and functionality
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with cross functional teams

 Location:

Washington DC Metropolitan Area (Ashburn, Virginia) Duration: 3-6 months

Compensation:

$1,500 – 2,000 per month

Additional Information:

http://www.reverbnetworks.com/ 

About SACC San Diego: The Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce San Diego (SACC San Diego) is the largest Swedish business organization in San Diego.  Our mission is to promote trade and commerce between Sweden and the region of San Diego, while providing a broad spectrum of services to our members and enhancing Swedish-American networks in the US and Sweden.

Internship/Trainee position: The Marketing Manager Trainee position is a six month, unpaid internship with start July 6^th 2012. The position offers an unprecedented opportunity to gain valuable “real world” experience, learn business related skills and develop a unique and invaluable professional network and all this in a region that boasts two of the world’s most prominent telecommunications and life sciences industry clusters.

Assignments: The Marketing Managers play a crucial role in the execution of Chamber initiatives, projects, events and most operational activities as well as ensuring the overall success and effectiveness of SACC San Diego.  All administrative tasks at the Chamber’s office such as memberships, events, budgets and marketing are the Interns’ responsibilities.

At Ugglebo Brand Clogs we have been making fashionable and comfortable clog- products for over 45 years near Kalmar, Sweden.  During recent years we have embarked on a world-wide growth campaign, which has been vastly successful.  In fact, it has been so successful that we absolutely need your help! 

Working with Ugglebo as a lead website & print media designer/developer you will directly assist the top management in designing, developing and maintaining several company websites. You will also directly assist in all other forms of video and print media.

The pace of work at Ugglebo is rather fast, nearly frantic (in a good way). If you are a team player, willing and able to work hard and effectively in a unique environment then Ugglebo is the place for you! We are a growing American/Swedish company and Brand whose expectations are very high both internally and externally.

At Ugglebo we only guarantee two things with regard to our internship program; our interns will work very hard but for every bit of work that they put in they will gain more freedom, responsibility and they will learn more valuable business experience not only in their specific position but in international business overall than they will be able to elsewhere.

Personal attributes:

• Willingness to learn
• Ability to learn quickly both form management and on your own through research and experimentation
• Highly organized
• Visually minded
• Sense graphics, color sets, fonts, etc.
• Enjoy using a computer as your main work tool
• Willingness to try new things and work on items/projects not directly related to your job description
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively

Previously desired experience:

• Building & maintaining e-commerce websites with Presta Shop and Magento (others are helpful)
• Knowledge of the Adobe family (Photoshop/InDesign&Illustrator)
• SEO (Search Engine Optimization) experience
• Effective writer in both English and Swedish (other languages are a plus)
• Understanding and/or experience with social media marketing such as Facebook and Twitter

Compensation:

Ugglebo provides free housing, car and a monthly stipend depending on qualifications.

Internship Location:

Our US office is located in Chisago City, MN. Chisago City is 30 minutes north of St. Paul and 40 minutes north of Minneapolis, MN. If you are enthused with our outdoor recreation you could not find a better place to live and work. Please feel free to check out Chisago City’s website to learn more about the community and our rich Swedish heritage. www.ci.chisago.mn.us

Marketing Interns for the Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Los Angeles

Event Intern Position

We are looking for a self-motivated and driven Event Intern for a 6-12 month internship at SACC-GLA beginning May 1, 2012.

As an Event Intern at SACC-GLA you are responsible for:

• Event management: Plan and discuss event strategies with the board and team, write project description, briefing of team and other involved partners, budget responsibility, time-planning, booking of location and catering, create briefs and be responsible for marketing.
• Manage sponsorship efforts: Manage and build sponsorship efforts with potential sponsors and negotiate sponsorship deals. Be responsible for monitoring and making sure sponsorship deals are followed through.
• Handle general marketing: Together with your team, be responsible for the general marketing of the chamber during events, through different marketing channels etc.

General responsibilities:

You will assist the Board of Directors and will partake in all SACC-GLA board meetings. You will attend events and be responsible for the common efforts of strengthening the Chamber through recruitment of new members, finding new collaboration partners and continuously work towards creating a good team and demonstrate good work ethics.

Although the position as Event Intern is unpaid it’s a unique opportunity to build a trans-Atlantic network at a high level, while learning how to step into a managerial role with big responsibility immediately. 

Requirements for intern position
Fluent in Swedish and English
Excellent verbal and written skills
Leadership and team-working skills
Project management experience
Highly driven
Extensive computer and software skills e.g. Word, Power Point, Excel

Location: Greater Los Angeles

Start Date: 15 January 2011

Compensation: This is an unpaid internship

The President and CEO of Chalmers University of Technology of Sweden, Ms. Karin Markides, will join us here in Washington, D.C. for a dinner event on Tuesday January 3, 2012. She will have a presentation of the latest activities and research at Chalmers and speak on ”Chalmers’ added value to business and society through students, new knowledge and collaboration”.

Ms. Markides will during her presentation compare activities at Chalmers with activities in the US and will at the end have a question and answer session. The event is part of a fund raising activity by US Friends of Chalmers, a non-profit organization supporting US students with scholarships for studies at Chalmers.

Chalmers is a top ranked university located in Gothenburg that focuses on research and education in technology, natural science and architecture. Through internationally acclaimed education and researchcombined with a professional innovation process, Chalmers’ mission is to become one of the world’s most attractive universities. US Friends of Chalmers is an organization that aims at promoting and advancing education and research at Chalmers University of Technology through financial support and contact building in the United States. The mission is to reach out to US alumni and other potential supporters of Chalmers to increase the awareness of Chalmers University of Technology competence and competitiveness.

PROGRAM:

04.00 pm Gathering for mingle and appetizers

05.00 pm Presentation by Ms. Karin Markides, resident and CEO of Chalmers University of Technology of Sweden: ”Chalmers’ added value to business and society through students, new knowledge and collaboration”

05.30 pm Discussions, questions and answers

05.50 pm Presentation of Chalmers student intern program for the US in cooperation with Swedish Chambers of Commerce, SACC

05.55 pm Presentation of US Friends of Chalmers

06.00 pm Dinner, sit-down, buffet style with steak and sea food, wine and beverages

07.30 pm Coffee, tea, dessert

08.00 pm Closing

DATE: Tuesday January 3, 2012

LOCATION: The private residence of Erland Magnusson, McLean, VA

DONATION PER DINNER PLATE: $100 (Tax deductible, less value of dinner)

PAYMENT: Please send payment by check to US Friends of Chalmers, c/o Erland Magnusson, 6907 Lupine Lane, McLean, VA22101. Please send payment no later than December 20, 2011

RSVP: Please send RSVP by December 20, 2011 to email Arne Dunhem adunhem@arielway.com or by phone 202-609-7756  

Several interns participate in the SACC-USA Trainee Program as part of their studies. Hosting an intern could be an opportunity for U.S. companies to get access to knowledge and know-how from Swedish students writing their Bachelor, Master or PhD theses. Juwel Rana, PhD student at Luleå University of Technology, recently came back from his internship at Ericsson Research in the U.S. where he got the chance to better understand the impact of his work from a global perspective.

Juwel is working as a PhD student since December 2008 at the department of Computer Science, Electrical and Space Engineering at Luleå University of Technology (LTU), Sweden. The aim of his study is to develop theories of how to improve group communication by harnessing information from social networks and communication services. The current focus of the study is to test and evaluate developed theories in a real world setting. “By interning at Ericsson Research as part of my PhD studies I got the opportunity to validate my academic research problem in respect to current industrial demands”, says Juwel.

Assistant Professor Kåre Synnes, Juwel’s PhD advisor explains that the Trainee Program has been beneficial in establishing contacts between LTU and Ericsson Research. “Without the help with the J1 visa process from the Swedish-American Chambers of Commerce it would have been impossible to attain the J1 visa in time. The resulting collaboration show great prospects, not only between LTU and Ericsson in San Jose but also subsequent collaboration between Ericsson in San Jose, Stockholm and Luleå”.

Hosting a PhD intern is not only an opportunity for exchange and future collaborations for the organizations, but also for the intern. “Having an internship during the PhD period opens up new possibilities to work for the industry after completing the PhD” says Juwel. Through his internship he got the chance to expand his network and learn more about important industries and universities interested in similar research issues. He found it encouraging realizing that the academic work he is doing is interesting to people in the industry.

As a result of the PhD study, Juwel Rana has filed one patent application, contributed to another patent application being in the process of filing, and published six peer-reviewed conferences and journal articles.

Juwel Rana’s publications >>>

Read more about the Social Data Ranking and Processing patent >>>

You probably have a number of pending projects piling up because there never seems to be enough time in the day. Or perhaps you have had some brilliant ideas that remain just ideas for the same reason. The solution: host a Swedish trainee to do the project or develop the idea for you!

A trainee will put his theoretical knowledge to use for your company. Perhaps he does your project as part of a thesis before graduating. Or perhaps she has already graduated and needs some international experience before launching her career. Either way, you will get some very qualified assistance.

The trainee does, of course, need a visa and as a J-1 visa sponsor, The Swedish-American Chambers of Commerce will help with the visa application. A training period can be from a few weeks up to 18 months.  A trainee should be paid a stipend to cover living expenses.

What is required from a company hosting a J-1 exchange visitor?

• Employer Identification Number (EIN)
• Worker’s compensation insurance
• Provision of training and a supervisor
• Written training plan
• Membership in a SACC Regional Chamber
• Site visit by SACC USA if <25 employees or <$3M annual revenue

Sounds Good?

Please send an email to ck@sacc-usa.org with:

• A short paragraph describing the potential project
• Desired qualifications
• Estimated start and end date

Have you recently returned from your internship in the U.S. and want to meet others with similar experience as you? Have you sent in your general application, or are on your way to be an intern or trainee in the U.S.? SACC Young Professionals in Gothenburg and Stockholm can be your landing spot coming home or your introduction to the network before take-off.

The idea behind SACC YP is to provide a forum for networking and career development for young professionals and an opportunity to meet peers as well as network with business leaders involved in international business. The SACC YP groups in Sweden arrange happy hours, company visits and other activities for our trainee alumni, consisting of Americans in Sweden as well as Swedes who have been or will be living in the U.S.

SACC-YP Gothenburg was launched during the Entrepreneurial Days in Gothenburg last fall, and with a new board a kick-off is planned for January. SACC-YP Stockholm was launched in the spring 2011, and has so far arranged some happy hours, and a seminar about social media.

Find us on Facebook: SACC-YP Gothenburg and SACC-YP Stockholm where we post about our activities.

Want to be engaged in the steering groups? Contact SACC-YP Gothenburg or email SACC Sweden in Stockholm at ziba@sacc-usa.org.

In June 2012 about forty well-educated Chalmers students will arrive in the U.S. eager to spend up to 12 months interning at various companies in need of competent assistance. The Swedish-American Chambers of Commerce have partnered with Chalmers University of Technology since 2009 to offer our members access to qualified technology students who are looking to share their expertise while gaining international experiences.

Chalmers university of Technology is one of Sweden’s most prestigious schools for innovation, engineering and technology. For more than 45 years Chalmers has been sending successful interns to American companies such as Apple, NASA and Microsoft. Companies within the Swedish-American Chambers of Commerce network are introduced to qualified students who are looking to contribute their expertise during a 3-12 months internship period, starting in June 2012.

This program is a great example of the win-win-situations that often appear when exchanges occur between two countries. “The quality of the student’s education and behavior was great for us”, says Dennis Stoltenberg at Abound Solar Inc., a Colorado based company that has hosted a Chalmers intern. The internship proved extremely valuable to the company by bringing in new ideas and different ways of thinking. “We ended up with someone who saw things differently and could question us and some of our approaches, someone who knew how to do things and did them.”

Senad Santic, web development intern at Cypress Private Security in 2011 explains the program as a way to get hands-on experience with the technologies he, as a software engineering student, desired to learn more about. “My tasks ranged from recording and editing new training modules, to developing sophisticated dynamic websites that will be used by the company”. Through his internship he thus evolved the skills that he wanted, while being beneficial for the company. Read more about his experience>>>

To request Chalmers resumes or more information, please contact: sacctraineeprogram@sacc-usa.org.