The V.I.E. Programme Shines in the Nordics 

The V.I.E. (Volontariat International en Entreprise) programme is a springboard for young European professionals. It also provides companies with a ready-to-use HR solution for international assignments. Any company with a French establishment can use the V.I.E program to recruit ambitious talents under the age of 29 for professional missions lasting from 6 to 24 months. 

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🇫🇮 Grand Prix V.I.E. Finland 

The series began in Finland, where the number of V.I.E. participants rose from 9 to 14 within a year. On May 26, the V.I.E. community and the Nordic subsidiaries of French companies were reunited at the French Embassy in Helsinki to celebrate the success of the V.I.E program, which turns 25 this year.

H.E. Raja Rabia, French Ambassador to Finland, honoured Pierre-Louis Carminati, the recipient of Finland’s V.I.E. award. Pierre-Louis started his V.I.E. assignment in February 2024 as a Corporate Coverage Associate at BNP Paribas CIB.   

Special thanks to the French Foreign Trade Advisors in Finland for sponsoring this award and to the French Finnish Chamber of Commerce for their continued support in making this event possible.   

🇳🇴 Grand Prix V.I.E. Norway   

On 11 June, the tour continued with the Grand Prix V.I.E. Norway.  H.E. Florence Robine, French Ambassador to Norway, opened the ceremony and highlighted the programme’s growth in Norway, with a 61% increase in participants over three years. Claudine Smith, President of the French Foreign Trade Advisors in Norway, who sponsored the prize, reminded attendees of the value companies gain from welcoming such qualified and motivated talents.   

Congratulations to the three winners:   

• First Prize – Grand Prix Norway: Marion Petite – SATEBA Group

• Innovation Prize: Steeve Alban Fotchin – Euronext

• Coup de Cœur Prize: Carl Martin Trollet – Exail

🇸🇪 Grand Prix V.I.E. Sweden   

Sweden concluded this series of Grand Prix V.I.E. ceremonies on 16 June. With 162 V.I.E. participants currently on assignment across 58 companies, Sweden leads the Nordic region.   The ceremony highlighted the key role the V.I.E. programme plays in helping companies attract and retain new talents. 

The event began with a roundtable discussion featuring Luciana Bosignoli, Head of HRBP and L&D at The Absolut Group, and Mathilde Brenac, a current V.I.E. at Pernod Ricard, who shared valuable insights.   

In the presence of His Excellency Thierry Carlier, French Ambassador to Sweden, the event continued with the official award ceremony. Congratulations to the four winners:   

• First Prize: Grand Prix Sweden: Gauthier Dumon – Saint-Gobain   

• Innovation Prize: Victoire Andrau – Thales   

• Agility Prize: Rénatho Tavares – Air Liquide   

• Coup de Cœur Prize: Bastien Gouin – Capgemini   

We thank our sponsors—Pernod Ricard, Alstom, Crédit Agricole CIB, and Saint-Gobain—as well as the French Foreign Trade Advisors in Sweden, for their role in nurturing this thriving V.I.E. ecosystem.   

The V.I.E. Programme: A Success Story in the Nordics   

The stories from Finland, Norway, and Sweden illustrate how the V.I.E. programme has become an essential resource for companies across the Nordic region. With over 60,000 candidates actively seeking V.I.E. assignments, companies can access a diverse pool of skilled talents from various fields, including business development, engineering, HR, marketing, finance, and more.   

For companies, the V.I.E. programme presents a unique opportunity to recruit skilled and motivated professionals who can quickly integrate and contribute to growth of the business. Being a turnkey HR solution, it is an effective way to build an international workforce that fosters innovation and strengthens cross-border collaboration.   

If you would like more information about the V.I.E. programme and how it can support your business in recruiting young European talent, please contact us !