Congratulations to the 2010 FITT Educational Award Winners!

FITT is pleased to announce the winners of the 2010 FITT Educational Awards. These awards recognize the winners’ commitment to excellence in their studies and in the field of international trade.

2010 Educational Award Winners

Student of the Year Award
Presented by FITT’s strategic partner, Export Development Canada

Ms. Li Liu, Vancouver Career College

Achievement Award
Presenter to be determined

Mr. Juan Carlos Hernandez Hamed, Fanshaw College

Honorary mention: Ms. Yesenia Alvarado, Algonquin College

International Marketing Plan Award
Presented by FITT’s strategic partner, Scotiabank

Ms. Amanda Maillet & Mr. Arturo Mena (joint project),
World Trade Centre Atlantic Canada

International Business Plan Award
Presenter to be determined

Ms. Victoria Martin Evans, Georgian College

FITT will be celebrating and acknowledging our educational award winners during our Awards Ceremony & Dinner Reception on June 7th, 2011, as part of our National Conference.

Tickets to attend this night of celebration and networking are only $50. Register online today!

Congratulations once again to all winners on your outstanding achievement!

EDC-FITT Internship Program / Programme de stage d’EDC et du FITT

You have demonstrated a commitment to international business by completing the FITTskills program, now take the next step and become a Certified International Trade Professional (CITP).

Now that you meet the educational requirements for the CITP designation, let EDC help you gain the work experience that you need. Apply for an EDC internship today!

EDC created the EDC-FITT Internship Program because international trade is critical to Canada’s economic prosperity. We are dedicated to helping students like you – the next generation of business leaders – to succeed. Through our Education and Youth Employment (EYE) Strategy, we contribute to building international trade capacity by assisting educational institutions and other stakeholders to prepare Canadian students for careers in international trade.
The chosen candidate will gain the one-year work experience required to become a CITP. Apply for the EDC-FITT Internship Program today for an opportunity to get that experience.

EDC is awarding one 12-month EDC-FITT Internship on an annual basis worth approximately $35,000. The intern will get exposure to the challenges of Canadian entrepreneurs while working on EDC’s Small Business Development team. The internship will include mentoring from leading industry experts at EDC’s head office and will begin in the summer of 2011.

EDC is Canada’s export credit agency, offering innovative commercial solutions to help Canadian exporters and investors expand their international business. EDC’s knowledge and partnerships are used by 8,300 Canadian companies and their global customers in up to 200 markets worldwide each year.

Application deadline is April 15, 2011

To apply or for more information go to www.edc.ca/careers

This internship will be administered by FITT on behalf of EDC.

Vous avez manifesté un intérêt pour le commerce international en terminant le programme FITThabiletés. Passez à l’étape suivante et devenez Professionnel accrédité en commerce international (PACI).

Maintenant que vous répondez aux exigences scolaires requises pour l’obtention du titre de PACI, laissez EDC vous aider à acquérir l’expérience professionnelle nécessaire. Présentez une demande de stage à EDC dès aujourd’hui!
EDC a créé le Programme de stage d’EDC et du FITT, car le commerce international est essentiel à la prospérité économique du Canada. Nous sommes déterminés à aider des étudiants comme vous – les chefs d’entreprise de demain – à réussir. Par l’entremise de notre Stratégie éducation et emploi jeunesse (EYE), nous contribuons à développer la capacité du pays à participer au commerce extérieur en aidant des établissements d’enseignement et diverses parties intéressées à préparer les étudiants canadiens à une carrière en commerce international.

Le candidat choisi disposera d’un parcours d’une année en milieu professionnel menant à l’obtention du titre de PACI. Posez votre candidature au Programme de stage d’EDC et du FITT aujourd’hui même afin de saisir cette occasion unique!
Chaque année, EDC attribue un stage d’une durée de douze mois dans le cadre du Programme de stage d’EDC et du FITT. Ce stage, d’une valeur d’environ 35 000 dollars, permettra à la personne retenue de mieux connaître les défis que doivent relever les entrepreneurs canadiens tout en travaillant au sein de l’équipe du Développement des affaires – Petites entreprises d’EDC. Le stagiaire, qui amorcera sa formation à l’été 2011, sera encadré par des experts de l’industrie au siège social d’EDC.

Organisme de crédit à l’exportation du Canada, EDC offre des solutions commerciales novatrices pour aider les exportateurs et les investisseurs canadiens à réussir sur les marchés mondiaux. Chaque année, quelque 8 300 entreprises canadiennes et leurs clients étrangers tirent profit de ses connaissances et de ses partenariats pour faire des affaires sur environ 200 marchés.

La date limite de soumission des demandes est le 15 avril 2011.

Pour poser votre candidature ou pour obtenir un complément d’information, consultez le site www.edc.ca/carrieres

Le FITT se chargera de la gestion du programme de stage au nom d’EDC.

Ottawa Regional Event - Last chance registration!

Take advantage of this exceptional opportunity to network with professionals from our international business community, share ideas, make new contacts, gain new insights, and meet the 2011 Algonquin International Business Majors.

Date: Tuesday, April 5th, 2011, 6:00–8:30 PM

Location: Observatory, Algonquin College, 1385 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa, ON K2G 1V8

* Free parking behind "D Building"
* Enter near bookstore and continue straight ahead over the walkway

This is a FREE reception, however space is limited and registration is required.

Register online at: http://www.fitt.ca/conferenceRegistration/ottawaregistration.htm

Happy to have Ottawa Kiosk on board as a Community Partner http://bit.ly/FITTConference

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Haven't registered yet? Don't wait! Early bird rates are still available http://bit.ly/FITTConference

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Pleased to announce that STEP is an official Expert Panel Sponsor at this year's event! Thank you STEP. http://bit.ly/FITTConference

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Round Table Topic: Selling to Large/Complex Accounts, with host Leroy Lowe, CITP http://bit.ly/FITTSpeakers

FITT Webinar - Harvard ManageMentor10 Tutorial

Take advantage of this free webinar to get the inside scoop on Harvard ManageMentor 10, an exciting professional development program available as part of FITT’s membership benefits for CITPs and General Members (CITP Candidates).

 

Harvard ManageMentor 10 features more than 40 modules with practical advice, downloadable tools, and time-saving tips on key management topics to build skills quickly for an immediate impact on performance.

 

Join us for this informative webinar as we explore the site’s features, benefits, and many practical management solution tools.

Date: Monday, March 28th, 2011, 1:00–2:00 PM EST
Location: Online (access link provided with registration)
Speaker: Paul Cooper, Learning Services Manager, Harvard Business Publishing

Register Online Now

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Round Table Topic: Trade finance tools – hedging, and currency markets – Charlie Janthur, CITP, DEPAG Deposit Agency of Canada Incorporated http://bit.ly/FITTConference

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“I attended the FITT conference in 2010 in the hopes of furthering my professional development. Who knew that not only would I meet that goal but I would also make business contacts from the United States who could also further my business interests in the oil and gas industry. The contacts that I made have now become an integral part of my extended network.”
Ray Joyce, CITP, International Marketing Manager, Hydrotestors International http://bit.ly/FITTConference

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“I’ve been attending the FITT conferences for years and each time it keeps getter better and better. There are top notch guest speakers and informative panel discussions, all in a fast-paced environment.  Usually when I go to conferences they are focused on one specific industry, the FITT conference gives a well rounded and up-to-date look at international trade as a whole.  One of the few conferences I can say I enjoy attending and learn from at the same time.” Charles Janthur, CITP, Vice President, DEPAG Deposit Agency of Canada http://bit.ly/FITTConference

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Round Table Topic: Being Understood in Any Language – Blair Patton, LexiTech Translation Services http://bit.ly/FITTConference

 

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FREE FITT Regional Event - Ottawa

Building Connections
Hosted by Algonquin College and FITT 
 

Take advantage of this exceptional opportunity to network with professionals from our international business community, share ideas, make new contacts, gain new insights, and meet the 2011 Algonquin International Business Majors, CITP-Candidates.

 

Date: Tuesday, April 5th, 2011, 6:00–8:30 PM

 

Location: Observatory, Algonquin College, 1385 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa, ON  K2G 1V8

 

· Free parking behind "D Building"

 

· Enter near bookstore and continue straight ahead over the walkway

 

This is a FREE reception, however space is limited and registration is required.

 

Register online today! 

Global Insights Event - Still time to register!

This full day conference will inform, excite and educate you about the real world of succeeding in international business.

 

The speakers we are inviting all work on a day-to-day basis running successful international businesses and they will interest, delight and entertain you with tales from the trenches sharing real experiences in international markets from South America, to Asia to the Middle East to Eastern Europe.

 

Opening address by Victoria's Mayor Dean Fortin!

 

When & Where:

March 17, 2011
Ambrosia Conference & Event Centre
638 Fisgard Street, Victoria, BC

 

Access more information and register at http://www.globalinsights.ca/

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The latest conference speaker profiles are online! Check out http://bit.ly/hlYHXD

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Are you able to be understood in any market? If not, maybe you need to come here Blair Patton from CLS Lexitech as he hosts a roundtable at the FITT Conference June 7&8. www.cls-lexitech.ca Registration for the conference is open now with early bird rates.

 

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FITT Employer Recognition Award - Nominations are now open http://bit.ly/hcjOqQ