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EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVESEducation is the cornerstone of World Trade Week's mission to increase awareness of world trade's benefits to the region. Career GuideThis publication showcases individuals who are active in world trade in the Los Angeles region, and complements the findings and recommendations of the Los Angeles Regional Export Plan — an initiative of Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa developed in partnership with the Brookings Institution Metropolitan Policy Program.Scholarships and Grants
The World Trade Week committee offers scholarships to aspiring students in international trade fields. Scholarships are awarded to outstanding graduating high school seniors entering an accredited college or university with the goal of a career in international trade, as well as college students pursuing international degrees. By fostering international trade education and international business development, the committee hopes to develop a network of international trade professionals willing to provide mentoring to future students interested in international business. Apply Now! 2012 College Scholarship application
2011 Scholarship Recipients:University Level
High School Level
Educational Briefings
The World Trade Week Education Committee hosts high school students to promote careers in international trade. Get Connected to International TradeNovember 2010 The World Trade Week Education Committee hosted more than 100 local high school students to promote careers in international trade. As part of the Chamber's World Trade Week Initiative, the Education Committee, led by Carol Rowen, founder of ITEP, hosted students from nearly 10 Southern California learning communities to highlight job and career opportunities in international trade last week. Students were briefed on cultural and diplomacy issues, as well as practical job interview skills and free resources available to them. Introduction to Careers in International TradeNovember 14, 2011 The World Trade Week Education Committee, in partnership with Los Angeles World Airports, hosted an event for high school educators and counselors from numerous schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District to highlight opportunities for careers in international trade. The event introduces the counselors to occupations related to the field of international trade and business—ranging from logistics and transportation to specialized fields in global management. View 2010 presentations:
State of California - Labor Market Information Division Center for International Trade Development Congressional Briefings
March 17, 2011 Representatives from the U.S. Commercial Service, Los Angeles World Airports, Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach met with Congressional and L.A. City Council staff members for a briefing on the impact of trade on California's Congressional districts. The briefing also highlighted President Obama's National Export Initiative and the pending U.S. free trade agreements. View 2011 presentations:
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