BelCham’s growing J-1 program
Intern in the US
Listen to what Kristin has to say about her life-changing experience as a trainee in New York.
Interested in learning more? Check out our interns and trainees page.
Hey there
and bless you for visiting BelCham
If you are here, that means your cat ran over your keyboard, or you have an interest in the United States. In both cases, it’s worth checking out our site.
Have a look at the internships through our J-1 program, our events and activities, and all other services we offer your beautiful self. If you have any questions after digesting all that information (or you’re just really lazy) let us know nicely, and we’ll send you an awesome reply.
Hello and welcome
We are BelCham, nice to meet you.
We are your gateway to the United States.
Are you ready for a US experience? Good, cause we are ready to provide you the support you need. Why don’t you start by browsing through our services below, and give us a shout when you need more information? Are you feeling those tingles? That’s the beginning of an amazing adventure.
Welcome
We are the Belgian-American Chamber of Commerce
Connecting like-minded professionals and helping promising Belgian startups scale up faster and more successfully in the USA and Belgium.
As an independent, not-for-profit organization with headquarters in New York City, BelCham seeks to promote bilateral business relations between the United States and Belgium, unleash Belgian entrepreneurship, and connect like-minded professionals.
Our Events
View our video to learn more about BelCham’s Belgium Event on "The American Dream in the Modern Era".
BelCham hosted 83 events in 2016 and plans the same this year. View our other events here
BelCham J-1 Visa Program
BelCham is an authorized sponsor for the J-1 Visa. Come as an intern or trainee for up to 18 months in the USA. 3 weeks processing time! Learn more
Membership
Become a member
There’s a place for everyone at BelCham. It doesn’t matter if you are an eager student, ambitious entrepreneur, seasoned professional, supporting spouse, CEO of a multi-national, or a Belgian-American enthusiast.
Visit our membership page and have a look at the different BelCham membership types.
Career services
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Membership
Become a member
There’s a place for everyone at BelCham. It doesn’t matter if you are an eager student, ambitious entrepreneur, seasoned professional, supporting spouse, CEO of a multi-national, or a Belgian-American enthusiast.
Visit our membership page and have a look at the different BelCham membership types.
Career services
Career
Uber Internship
Uber Brussels is seeking two interns/recent grads for a 6 week….
Membership
Become a member
There’s a place for everyone at BelCham. It doesn’t matter if you are an eager student, ambitious entrepreneur, seasoned professional, supporting spouse, CEO of a multi-national, or a Belgian-American enthusiast.
Visit our membership page and have a look at the different BelCham membership types.
Career services
Career
Uber Internship
Uber Brussels is seeking two interns/recent grads for a 6 week….
Our Services
Event organization
BelCham can help you organize an event for prospects, clients, partners, shareholders, etc.
Group missions
We provide the expertise, local knowledge, logistics and connections to make your upcoming mission a success.
Atelier NY and SF
BelCham provides office space for scaling businesses on both the East and West coast of the US.
BelCham at your service
BelCham offers a variety of services to address the specific needs of its members and community regarding their (future) activities in the United States. Those services range from providing office space, over our J-1 visa program and career services, to events.
BelCham is continuously improving and expanding its service offering. Any and all suggestions are always welcome.
Group missions
Planning an educational trip with your faculty or student organization? BelCham can help.
Event organization
So you’re thinking of organizing a student or alumni event in NY or SF? Let us know.
Referrals and introductions
Need some help finding a host company, room mate, boy- or girl friend, …?
BelCham has a lot to offer bright young minds. We offer a place to learn, to grow, to connect, to have fun, and even assistance on a place to stay. That translates to landing an internship or your first real work experience, going on a trip to the US with your fellow students and friends to learn about entrepreneurship and the American way of doing things, having your business plan challenged and prepped for pitching competitions, and so much more.
And what about a Superbowl party, an exclusive visit after hours to the MoMA, a pillow fight with 10.000 people in Union Square or a hike in the Golden Gate National Park surrounding San Francisco?
At BelCham, you can do it all! If you’re not excited right now, you’re probably dead.
Get in touch whenever you’re in New York or San Francisco, and let us know if you would like more information on any of our services. (No we don’t do your laundry.)
Event organization
So you’re thinking of organizing a student or alumni event in NY or SF? Let us know.
Group missions
Planning an educational trip with your faculty or student organization? BelCham can help.
Referrals and introductions
Need some help finding a host company, room mate, boy- or girl friend, …?
When your company is ready for international expansion, it’s hard to overlook the United States. For may reasons the American market is very attractive, but easy it is not. Its high desirability makes it densely populated, highly competitive and sometimes very complex. BelCham helps you plot a course and navigate the waters by providing as many tools, guidance and expertise as possible. We are a safe haven where you can find your bearings and will make sure you’re fully equipped before you set sail solo.
The services you find on the left provide a very good initial overview of how BelCham is able to assist. But specific businesses have specific questions, and we receive many. So feel free to reach out if you would like additional information or have a very particular question with regard to your activities.
Referrals and introductions
We connect you to potential partners, clients, investors, service providers and more.
Internships and traineeships
There’s value in onboarding an intern or trainee, both culturally and professionally. We provide qualified pre-screened candidates.
Group missions
Inspirational or educational trips, company visits or trade missions with fellow entrepreneurs.
Business workshops
What vertical deserves your focus? How do I organize marketing my marketing efforts?
Ask those and many other questions to a panel of experts.
Event organization
A reception for your key accounts, a training day for your employees, or free massage session for the BelCham team? We will gladly set it up for you.
When your company is ready for international expansion, it’s hard to overlook the United States. For may reasons the American market is very attractive, but easy it is not. Its high desirability makes it densely populated, highly competitive and sometimes very complex. BelCham helps you plot a course and navigate the waters by providing as many tools, guidance and expertise as possible. We are a safe haven where you can find your bearings and will make sure you’re fully equipped before you set sail solo.
The services you find on the left provide a very good initial overview of how BelCham is able to assist. But specific businesses have specific questions, and we receive many. So feel free to reach out if you would like additional information or have a very particular question with regard to your activities.
Members
BelCham wouldn’t exist without its members. Our community helps the new ones grow to the point of reciprocity where the next generation can enjoy the same support as the one before. At BelCham, sharing is multiplying.
Our Partners
We’d like to take a moment to underline the importance of our partnerships. These companies and organizations share the vision of BelCham on entrepreneurship and innovation and have played a crucial role in many of BelCham’s activities.
