About SACC-Philadelphia
Internship Program
It’s easy. SACC-USA guides you through the application
Hosting an intern or trainee offers many opportunities! The
process and assists with the necessary documentation,
trainee program offers SACC member organizations the
opportunity to host highly qualified, mature, bilingual trainees.
making the entire process easy and fast.
With a minimum age of 25, many of the trainee candidates have
Low cost. The host organization is strongly encouraged (but
received Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees in the highly regarded
not required) to pay the trainee a stipend equivalent to
Swedish educational system or are current college students while
the cost of living in the host company’s location. The
others have already gained experience and specialized skills in
host organization also pays the SACC-USA Trainee
their field. The trainees bring a Swedish and European Union
Program administrative fee which is very competitive.
perspective to our organization. An international perspective and
The trainee generally pays his or her own insurance and
an understanding of cultural differences are vital in today’s
travel expenses.
global economy. In addition to Swedish and English, many
trainees possess a good knowledge of one or several other
languages. Language skills are invaluable to our organization Our chapter’s success is due to our hard working and dedicated
when it is necessary to communicate effectively across borders board members and Intern Program participants. Without our
such as when finalizing a sale or during technology transfer.
interns, the chapter would not be able to carry out the many
activities and functions throughout the year. The Intern Program
Benefits to the Host Organization
originally started out as an A-2 Program, where Interns were not
Qualified trainees and interns. Host organizations will be allowed to obtain employme