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January 24, 2023 YP New Year’s Kick-Off at Cielo Skybar
On January 24, from 18:00-20:00, we are happy to invite our Young Professional members to the nineteenth Floor with a view over Amsterdam, namely at Cielo Skybar! We are looking forward to kicking off YP 2023 together, and the Swedish Chamber of Commerce is happy to invite you for a glass of sparkling wine upon arrival to cheer in the New Year! Throughout the evening, the bar at Cielo will of course be open, where everyone may buy additional drinks and snacks for themselves based on preference.   This evening, we have the pleasure of listening to Swati Narwal, who will share her insights and encourage us to reflect on our individual goalsetting and visions for the upcoming new year. Swati is an Organizational Development Leader at IKEA and she is furthermore a certified Clarity & Confidence Coach and our fantastic Chairperson for the Young Professionals Committee.     This event is exclusively for Young Professional Members and your potential +1 guests. Make sure to save your spot by signing up at our Event site: There is no specific dress code, however, if you feel excited about wearing a festive or glittery detail, that is of course very welcome!  

The Young Professionals of the Swedish Chamber wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We are looking forward to welcoming you back again in 2023!

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Meet the Young Professionals Committee
On December 13, 2022 the Young Professionals Committee was present at the YP Lucia Celebration at PR Lab in Amsterdam. They shared valuable insights about the Young Professionals organization, and the opportunities the network creates by helping you develop your career skills by participating in business and social events such as leadership training, mentorship programs, and company visits. For more information about the committee members, please click . To see more event pictures, click .
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Thank you for Attending YP Lucia Celebration on December 13, 2022!
The Young Professionals of the Swedish Chamber would like to extend a big thank you to everyone who joined yesterday’s Lucia Celebration at PR Lab. A special thanks to the Young Professionals Committee and to PR Lab for sharing valuable insights into their business and for making this event a grand success! We were very happy to enjoy wonderful Lucia songs by Svenska Högtidskören, have some Swedish “glögg” and Christmas snacks, courtesy of IKEA, as well as partake in a Christmas Raffle. The YP team wishes you a very Merry Christmas and looks forward to seeing you all again in 2023!  
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Boost your International Carreer by Becoming our next Management Trainee
Boost your International Career as a Scholar at the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Amsterdam! The Swedish Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce three scholarships available for a new cohort of young talents to join the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands in 2023/2024. The Management Trainee position lasts for 12 months, June 7, 2023 - June 7, 2024, and has served as a platform to launch many successful alumni careers over the years. Three scholarships have been made possible through generous donations from the Scholarship Fund for Swedish Youth Abroad, Gull & Stellan Ljungberg Foundation, and The School of Business, Economics and, Law at the University of Gothenburg's Scholarship Foundation. • , recipient of The Scholarship Fund for Swedish Youth Abroad 2022/2023 • , recipient of Gull & Stellan Ljungberg Foundation Scholarship 2022/2023 • , recipient of The School of Business, Economics and, Law at the University of Gothenburg Scholarship 2022/2023 For more information about the scholarship requirements and how to apply, follow the link: 
 
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Meet Young Professionals Committee Member Alexander Ljungström

Position and company

Managing Director Einar & Partners

Nationality

Swedish
Hobbies Cooking is probably my biggest passion and therapy in life! I’m also a walker, I love taking walks no-matter the weather and mood. It lifts the spirit! What would you like to achieve with YP? As a founder of a company, I would like to develop a supporting network for other entrepreneurs in YP. Getting to know the bureaucracy in The Netherlands is not an easy thing and taking the step of starting your own is a bold move. As a YP committee member, I’d like to share my direct experiences and knowledge in this field. Additionally, I’d like to work on the content strategy of YP to attract talented and driven individuals. The Netherlands and Sweden has a long-standing history of trade, and it starts with the younger generation. Being visible in the right places is key. Why should you join the YP? YP is a great place to create both professional and personal relations that makes a difference. Everyone in YP is in one way or another related to Sweden and happen to live or be involved in The Netherlands. It’s a niche, which makes it more important to find like-minded people in that niche. And the fun events and smiles, of course! Why YP? Network & fun. I think everybody in YP has an inner curiosity about the world, cultures & career. Combining that with upholding Swedish traditions and organizing events is fantastic.
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Meet Swati Narval, Chairwoman of the Swe-Cham YP Committee

Swati Narwal Organizational Design and Development at IKEA

Nationality : My heart is in – Sweden (where I lived for 8.5 years), India (where i was born and raised) & The Netherlands (where I moved in 2021)

Hobbies: When I am not working, you’ll find me – Walking silky, meeting friends, dancing on bollywood songs, travelling around the world & exploring cute brunch places in Amsterdam What would you like to achieve with YP? I joined the Swedish Chamber’s YP program as a mentee 2 years ago and it fascinated me how professional and well run the whole thing was so I started to volunteer in the YP committee on a liaison role. I myself have been on a journey of huge changes in life, career and also countries so as a young professional myself, I know first hand how challenging, interesting but sometimes lonely that experience could be. So in this role as the Chairperson, together with the rest of the YP committee members, I want to share and use those learnings and experiences to empower and develop the young talent and professionals so they feel supported in a new country & feel confident to take their personal and professional journey to the next level. We will bring a lot of new and exciting lineups of inspirational speakers & activities in the new year so stay tuned. Welcome to join the Swedish Chamber's Young Professionals to become a part of a vibrant Swedish - Dutch Young Professional Communitiy. Vistit our Member site to read more about Membership and how to sign up!
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Meet New Young Professionals Committee Member Joachim Rittfeldt Hofvenschiöld
Position and company: Co-Founder, Avata Nationality: Swedish Hobbies? Love cooking, meeting new exciting people, adventures, traveling, and finding out more about cultures and food. I have always had a love for games and gaming, previously played professionally in esports so when time allows I play computer games – mainly FPS games. What would you like to achieve with YP? I would like to meet more like-minded people as well as reach out to more people in my network to share the same great experience I had when joining YP. Give advice on new exciting events and activities we can create in the upcoming months. Why should you join YP? Young Professionals opens many different doors for networking, business, friends, events and on a personal level. Why YP? When I first came to the Netherlands I looked into finding a way to remain connected with Swedish traditions, companies, and people. I came across YP and already at the first event I made a lot of new connections and now friends. The YP network has been a great opportunity for me to get better integrated when I moved to Amsterdam both from a personal but also professional point of view.
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Meet Young Professionals Committee Member Malin K. Petrocchi
Malin K. Petrocchi Position and company EMEA Ethics & Compliance Manager Nike Nationality Swedish Hobbies? I love traveling and take every opportunity to explore new places, near and far. I am passionate about building networks and connecting with like-minded professionals. When not engaged in these activities, you will likely find me enjoying a group fitness class or learning a new craft (currently sewing). What would you like to achieve with YP? As a member of the Young Professional network, I have benefitted both in terms of growing my network and in terms of upskilling in many areas. Having seen first-hand the value-add, I was inspired to get involved myself. I plan on devoting my time and energy to help create events and initiatives that continue to bring value to our members. Why should you join YP? YP is a vibrant community. Whether you want to grow your network, meet other like-minded professionals or learn new skills, YP is the place for this and so much more.
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