FinnCham internships

The FinnCham internship is a pilot program launched by the Finland Chamber of Commerce and the Helsinki Region Chamber of Commerce, offering unique opportunities for students to become familiar with bilateral business relations between Finland and another country. There are 40 individual FinnChams located across the world in different cities from China to Korea, Africa to Argentina and America. Some of these FinnChams admit interns on a regular basis, providing students with learning opportunities, practical experience about international business and the opportunity to network with local business representatives.

FinnChams are independent non-profit organisations with all volunteer staff. The internship positions are therefore unpaid, but students from Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences and Helsinki Business College are eligible for a student grant worth a total of 9000 euros for a 6-month internship (or approx. 1.500 euros/month for the duration of the internship). The grant is paid from the Helsinki Region Chamber of Commerce's trust.

*Please note that the information about the internship positions listed below are subject to change based on each FinnCham’s individual situation.

Examples of FinnChams accepting interns are listed below:

Jakarta, Indonesia: Nordic Chamber of Commerce Indonesia is looking for an intern from end of June 2024. More info about this 6 months internship program in this PDF. Application deadline 14th April 2024. Apply with CV and application letter to contact@nordchamindonesia.com

São Paolo, Brazil: FinnCham Brazil accepts interns continually, every 6 months. You can find more information about the internship in Brazil in this pdf and on the FinnCham’s website. You can apply for the internship position by email: sergio.chamone(a)finncham.org.br

Shanghai (NEW): FinnCham Shanghai is now looking for an intern for the year 2024. You can find more information about the internship in Shanghai in this pdf. Please note that the last application date has been changed to 15.12.2023. You can find FinnCham Shanghai’s website here.

San Diego, US: The Finnish-American Chamber of Commerce San Diego accepts interns continually, every 6 months. You can apply for the internship position by filling in an online application form on the FinnCham’s website.

Hong Kong: FinnCham Hong Kong accepts interns continually, 2 interns every 6 months. Hong Kong is now looking for one more intern for spring 2024, starting in January. You can find more information in this job advertisement and on their website. You can send applications to the following email address: info(a)finncham.com.hk

Rotterdam, The Netherlands: The Finnish Dutch Chamber of Commerce (FDCC) accepts interns continually, 2 interns every 6 months. This Chamber is now offering an exceptional combined internship opportunity with a 50/50 split between the FDCC and the Embassy of Finland from January 2024 or earlier if possible. You can find more information about this internship in this pdf and on their website. Please send your CV and Cover Letter to patrice.vdheiden (a) fdcc.eu as soon as possible but no later than 15 September 2023.

Luxembourg: The Finland Chamber of Commerce in Luxembourg accepts interns occasionally. You can find more information about this FinnCham on their website or by email: contact(a)finchamlux.com.

Spain (NEW): The Spanish-Finnish Chamber of Commerce is now looking for an intern for the year 2024-2025. You can find more information about the internship in Spain in this PDF. You can also visit the FinnCham’s website here.

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