Young Professionals

The Young Professionals Program provides a vibrant platform for individuals under 30, including young adults and students, seeking to broaden their networks in both Sweden and DC. It's an ideal avenue for acquainting oneself with our member companies and propelling your career forward. Our Young Professional events are crafted to foster robust, enduring social and professional networks among students and young professionals in the Washington D.C. area.

THE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS PROGRAM


Join Our Growing Community of Young Professionals


Washington DC is a destination for young professionals in pursuit of experiences and connections which will enrich their future careers. Whether working at an embassy, private company, or NGO, boosting your network by being part of the Young Professionals program can unlock doors and friendships difficult to find anywhere else. SACC-DC has organized a successful YP program for several years in cooperation with our member businesses, chambers of commerce and local organizations to boost the careers of our young members. 

EVENTS


​​​​​​​Take part in our many events together with our partners

SEMINARS


We host seminars exclusively for our members

Company Visits


Join us for a visit to our member companies 

AFTER WORK


Monthly After Work events hosted by the Chamber for our YP members

EVENTS

SACC-DC hosts several types of events to bring our Young Professionals together with business, academia and politics in different types of settings. Some examples include:

SEMINARS AND NETWORK MATCHING


To equip our YP membership with the connections and knowledge to excel in their chosen careers, SACC-DC hosts several types of events to facilitate exchange between senior business professionals and young professionals. Drawing on the know-how and know-who present in our wide network we bring in business leaders to offer unique insights on matters key to succeeding in the US capital. We also offer matchmaking to link employers to talent within our YP network, helping you take the next step in your career in a wide range of industries.

ACCESS TO A NETWORK SPANNING 19 MAJOR US REGIONS


​​​​​​​We know that exploring is part of succeeding in your early career and flexibility is crucial. As part of one of the largest Chamber of Commerce networks in the United States, SACC-DC can help you set up a national network to expand the boarders of possibilities beyond Washington D.C. As a YP member, you are connected with the 19 Swedish-American Chambers of Commerce and their network.

VISITS TO ORGANIZATIONS & INSTITUTIONS


​​​​​​​Washington D.C. is home to international organizations, political institutions and companies of incredible importance to the international business community. To offer insights into these organizations and open new career paths to our YP members, SACC-DC regularly hosts visits to and meetings with these organizations. By consulting with the members, we do our outmost to ensure that the visits are relevant to the ambitions and interests of the YPs. Previous visits have gone to the Friends of Sweden caucus on Capitol Hill, the World Bank, IMF and several of our member companies.

REGULAR AFTER WORK EVENTS


​​​​​​​We regularly arrange social events together with local partners to bring our YP members together for relaxed networking opportunities. Whether at a public venue or cohosted with one of our members, these events offer an excellent opportunity to build friendships with ambitious people from all walks of life.

BECOME A SACC-DC YOUNG PROFESSIONAL TODAY!

​​​​​​​Building relationships to last a lifetime is the ultimate goal of the SACC-DC Young Professionals program. By becoming a member, you gain access to a large, transatlantic network of businesses and experienced professionals who are eager to help you reach your professional targets. We also promise that there is a lot of fun in store for the coming year!