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: The Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia continuously accepts 6-month interns in the spring from January and the fall from July.
Application deadline:
Spring internship - 15th Sep
Fall internship - 15th Feb
More info about the internship program in this PDF. Apply with CV, application, and your school in the subject line to contact@nordchamindonesia.com

São Paolo and Campinas, 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., where you can apply.

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, with two annual internship start dates around January 15th and August 15th. The internship typically lasts for approximately 6 months unless otherwise arranged. This hybrid role offers flexibility, with part-time or full-time options available. You can find more information about the internship on their website. Apply now by submitting your cover letter and CV to office(@)fdcc.eu!

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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