Membership Renewals End Tomorrow!

All FITT membership which have not been renewed will lapse tomorrow. https://www.fitt.ca/membership/renew.htm

Happy Friday!

Don't forget to renew your CITP today! One last task before the weekend. https://www.fitt.ca/membership/renew.htm

Final Notice - Membership Renewal

All FITT memberships that have not been renewed will expire on August 31st. Don't wait! Renewal only takes a few minutes and can be done online, by phone, or by mail. https://www.fitt.ca/membership/renew.htm

NEW: TCS Network Path to the CITP

Canadian Trade Commissioners Gain Advanced Standing towards Canada's Top International Trade Designation—Certified International Trade Professional (CITP)

In February 2011, FITT's Certification and Accreditation Committee (CAC) approved an equivalency recognition program proposed by the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT), creating the Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) Network's Path to the CITP designation.

Through FITT's Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) process, Trade Commissioners with the recognized combination of education and experience can be granted up to four credits toward the completion of the FITTskills program—the educational requirement for the CITP designation. The four courses are: Global Business Environment, International Marketing, International Market Entry Strategies, and International Trade Research.

Trade Commissioners that hold the CITP designation are bringing a new level of excellence to the profession of international business and commerce; possessing the necessary skills and experience that today's businesses are seeking. The leadership in putting forward the TCS Network Path to the CITP Designation demonstrates the commitment of the entire Trade Commissioner Service to provide exemplary service to the Canadian business community as embodied by the CITP.

This year the Montreal Regional Office, kicked off the program by supporting FITTskills training for 16 trade commissioners. Eleven of these individuals went on to achieve their CITP designation and were acknowledged for their accomplishment on stage at FITT's annual Awards Ceremony hosted as part of FITT's 14th National Conference in Gatineau, Quebec.

For more information on the Trade Commissioner Service Network's Path to the CITP, please contact Celeste Burnie, Manager, Education & Certification, FITT.

Céleste Burnie
Manager, Education and Certification / Gestionnaire, Éducation et Certification
FITT – The Professional Path to Global Markets
T: 613.230.3553 x 109 / 800.561.3488  F: 613.230.6808  E: celeste@fitt.ca 
www.fitt.ca

World Trade Centre Edmonton & FITT Launch Partnership

Edmonton Chamber of Commerce and World Trade Centre Edmonton present FITT - The Professional Path to Global Markets

FITT equips individuals and businesses with the practical skills they need to succeed in today’s competitive global marketplace. A non-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.

World Trade Centre Edmonton, the international division of the Edmonton Chamber and a member of the World Trade Centers Association, has partnered with FITT to offer programming, 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.

Join us at the World Trade Centre Edmonton, along with FITT representatives as the partnership between the two organizations is officially launched.

Wednesday September 21, 2011 5:00 p.m. – 7:00p.m. World Trade Centre Edmonton 6th floor, 9990 Jasper Avenue

Tickets are complimentary, but we ask that you RSVP.
Registered guests will be placed on a list and are asked to check in at the door.

Access the Registration Form