Interns: An investment in future employees.

Welcoming interns is an investment in the future – both for the individual and for us as a company. Internships provide young people with valuable work experience, while giving us at Speed the opportunity to support skills development and the workforce of tomorrow. For us, it’s part of our sustainability efforts, where we not only address today’s needs but also build relationships and opportunities for future employees.

Internship – a Win-Win.

Hosting interns is an important part of Speed’s commitment to supporting and developing tomorrow’s workforce. Interns get the chance to grow into their professional roles and bring
fresh perspectives, while we as a company gain valuable insights and extra resources.

This year, we had the pleasure of welcoming interns from upper secondary schools, vocational colleges, and other educational institutions. Most students pursued logistics or HR-related
programs. In total, six interns gained valuable experience across our operations, with internship periods ranging from a few weeks to entire terms.

“Our ambition is to host at least one LIA intern per semester in our logistics operations. As much as possible, we try to connect the internship to a specific project that the intern and
their supervisor design and carry out during the period,” says Stefan Hansen, Head of Project Management and Strategic Logistics Development, who is responsible for coordinating and receiving interns. “As supervisors, we share our knowledge and experience and give our view on the work. Often, interns ask questions we’ve never thought of before – making it a great
opportunity for mutual learning.”

Successful Projects.

Helen Håkansson, Head of Production at one of Speed’s logistics units, has also seen real impact from interns. “Three students from the University of Borås spent ten weeks evaluating
how we could better compress and utilize our warehouse space. Their work helped us rethink things, and when we rebuilt, we ended up saving 1,200 square meters! They brought fresh eyes and a new perspective that led us to a solution we might not have come up with ourselves. Interns really do contribute in a tangible way.”

Social Sustainability in Practice.

We see internships as a vital part of our social sustainability strategy. By combining young talent with experienced employees, we create a platform for learning, networking, and inclusion.
It’s about giving people a chance – regardless of their background – and building an inclusive workplace.

“The best part about my internship was the experience and knowledge I gained,” says Lina Amen, who started as an intern and is now a Consultant Manager at Speed. “My internship at Speed complemented my education in a great way and gave me a broader understanding of the profession, along with the opportunity to start building a network within the industry. My supervisors were incredibly helpful and supportive throughout.”

Speed’s Commitment to the Future

Speed is also a partner company for the Entrepreneurial Program at Sven Erikson High School in Borås, where we support students from their first to final year. This gives us the chance to help the next generation take their first steps into working life and contribute to their development. Watching the students grow is amazing,” says Stefan Hansen. “We give them more than just contacts – we give them insights they can use in their projects and future careers.”

At Speed, we see internships as an investment – in future talent and in ourselves. Interns gain invaluable experience, we gain new ideas and perspectives, and together we build a more sustainable future. We’re proud to be part of their journey – and we look forward to welcoming more interns as part of our team.

“The internship complemented my education and gave me a greater understanding of the profession.”

Lina Amen, Consultant Manager

Read the Sustainability Report.

This feature is a part of our Sustainability Report 2024, a publication we are very proud of. In the report, you can read more about our efforts for social sustainability.