Gene Seroka, executive director of the Port of Los Angeles, welcomed the students on behalf of the Port. The World Trade Week (WTW) Education Committee, in partnership with the Port of Los Angeles, hosted its annual student program where nearly 80 high school students from Southern California participated in hands-on activities to learn about the important role cultural awareness plays when conducting international business.

LEARN MORE.ĬONNECTING THE WORLD THROUGH GLOBAL TRADE – FEATURING THE PORT OF LOS ANGELES – February 2019 Presenters included the Port of Long Beach, American Honda Co, CA International Trade Center and NexusEdge. The conference garnered participation from high school educators, school administrators, career counselors and district representatives. The information shared included an overview of, industry certifications and digital badging, as well as curriculum implementation tools.to help prepare students for the high-growth, high-opportunity jobs of the future in global trade pathways. The World Trade Week (WTW) Education Committee, chaired by Amy Grat, CEO of EXP, presented a session featuring industry experts and community college sector navigators at the Educating for Careers Conference in Long Beach last month. WTW Education program hosts session at Educating for Careers Conference in Long Beach - February 2020 High School Category: Tristan Timpers, Van Nuys High SchoolĬollege Category: Guillermo Gutierrez, Cal State University Northridge Some examples of programming: Southern California High School Junior, Seniors, Undergrad college and university students participated in the 2021 Global Trade Showcase Competition, presented by the Chamber and the WTW Education committee, in partnership with Microsoft! View the winning videos: Global Trade Showcase Video Competition, March 2021 Learn more about WTW educational programs. Students had the opportunity to venture on a virtual backpacking journey across different continents including Latin America, Asia and Europe. Through the generous support of Microsoft, World Trade Week So Cal scholarship recipients participated in a customized virtual workshop focused on global business concepts and cultural etiquette. Youth Global Business Workshop, April 2021 The World Trade Week Education Committee hosts high school students and educators each year to promote careers in international trade. The site is intended to encourage and support high school and university students in their pursuit of careers in global trade and investment, featuring specific international career profiles from the public and private sectors to educate students on such career pathways.

The Chamber and WTW Education Committee is pleased to provide a resource website for educators and students at the high school and university level to showcase practical information regarding career pathways in international trade related sectors. While there are different levels of expertise required for careers in Global Trade, this guide will show you the many middle-skill positions available in the Los Angeles Region. This guide is unique in that it is regional, highlights local employers, and spotlights local professionals so students see the global opportunities in their local communities. It is designed not only for students, but also to assist teachers, counselors, and others to infuse Global Trade in their pathways and programs. Area Chamber of Commerce, this comprehensive Career Guide provides high school and college students with an opportunity to explore careers in Global Trade in SoCal.

Produced by the CA Community Colleges, in partnership with the L.A. Los Angeles Region Global Trade Career Guide Hear from our 2022 Scholarship recipients as we celebrate the Future of Global Trade Education is the cornerstone of World Trade Week's mission to increase awareness of world trade's benefits to the region.

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