Swedish talent for U.S. business!

Benefits for the host company 

- Qualified trainees.You can host well-educated, motivated and bilingual trainees in a training program up to 18 months.

- Peace of mind. SACC-SD & SACC-USA reviews candidate applications so that you are ensured that they meet the criteria established by the U.S. Department of State for the J-1 visa.

- It’s easy. SACC-USA guides you and your trainee through the application process and assists with the necessary documentation making the entire process easy and fast.

- Low cost. The host organization is strongly encouraged (but not required) to pay the trainee a stipend equivalent to the cost of living in the host company’s location. There generally are no social security or medicare taxes for a J-1 trainee. The host organization pays the SACC-USA visa service fee and the SEVIS fee. The trainee generally pays his or her own insurance and travel expenses.

The opportunity of a lifetime!

Listed below are examples of benfits 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.

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

- 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.

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

- International Network. You will start building a personal international support network.

For more information, check out the Trainee Program icon on the main menu!