Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, May 28, 2010 – FITT (Forum for International Trade Training) and the Organisation for Women in International Trade-Toronto Chapter (OWIT-Toronto) announce their new partnership during OWIT’s Membership Mixer in Toronto, ON, May 25, 2010.
The goal of the collaboration is for both organizations to work in partnership to provide enhanced service and information sharing/channels of communications to their respective client and membership base, Canada’s international business community and women involved in international trade.
Through the creation of a strong working relationship both organizations will increase co-operation, and bring added value to respective stakeholders/members. This partnership will advance the standards of excellence that each organization brings to its stakeholders, and will help both achieve their missions.
“This partnership agreement will serve both OWIT-Toronto and FITT in broadening our services to our respective members and the international business community at large,” says Caroline Tompkins, FITT President. “We have been lucky enough to work with OWIT for a number of years, and are thrilled that we can continue to enhance each others strategic goals while promoting the advancement of women in international trade.”
FITT equips individuals and businesses with the practical skills they need to succeed in today’s competitive global marketplace. A not-for-profit organization established by industry and government, FITT develops international business programs, sets competency standards, and designs the certification and accreditation programs for the Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) designation. Their programs and services address human resource issues by, providing employers with resources to build their international business capacity; assisting individuals in developing their international business skills and knowledge; and providing international business training support for educators and students. Centered on best practises and developed by leading global business experts, FITT’s resources are the standard of excellence for trade practitioners. FITT – The professional path to global markets. Visit www.fitt.ca to learn more.
"OWIT-Toronto is excited about this partnership with FITT and we look forward to sharing the benefits of this relationship with FITT and OWIT-Toronto members alike," says Amanda De Vogel, President of OWIT-Toronto.
OWIT-Toronto is a non-profit professional organization designed to promote women doing business internationally, by providing networking opportunities, export education and global business contacts. Members include women entrepreneurs, service providers and business women involved in international trade. Formed in March 2000, OWIT-Toronto was the first Canadian chapter of OWIT International, a worldwide network of chapters promoting international trade and commerce. For further information, please visit www.owit-toronto.ca.
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