los angeles citd helping grow your business

Who We Are

The California CITDs have officesacross the state and provide a full range

of trade assistance services tocompanies and individuals in the

state of California.

Our Mission

• Deliver export and import programs to create jobs

• Inform career pathways and technical assistance

• Expand global trade curriculum and international marketing opportunities

What We Do

• International Trade Consultation

• Export Readiness Assistance

• Trade Related Workshops and Events

• Foreign Market Research

• Global E-Commerce Training

The California State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)

leverages a statewide network of state, federal, private

and non-profit trade promotion organizations to facilitate

export promotion, activities, serving targeted industries,

to drive exports for small businesses.

California STEP

California STEP Goals:1. Increase the value of exports for small businesses

2. Increase the number of small businesses in California who export

Specialized Programs

Through an MDCP (Market Development Cooperator

Program) grant of the International Trade Administration,

the CITD is pleased to announce a new program for

manufacturers looking to expand into the B2B e-commerce

space for cross-border trade.

Specialized Programs

New to Export SeriesFor businesses who are not currently active in global or international trade, the “New to Export Series” will work to address some of the fundamental issues and processes of getting started.

International Business Accelerator12-week program consisting of alternating weeks of workshops and coaching with your assigned business advisor

APPLY TODAY! Contact Maurice Kogon, Director of NTE 101-LA: mkogon@socal.rr.com

• Trade and logistics is vital to Southern California, accounting for around 13% of the regional domestic product, according to the report. In 2015, 598.3 million tons of freight valued at $1.7 trillion moved through the region.

• Including the half a million people directly employed in the industry, trade supports 1.2 million jobs in the region.

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How International TradeImpacts L.A. Economy

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percentage of goods

entering the U.S. that

pass through the

Ports of Los Angeles

and Long Beach

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How International TradeImpacts L.A. Economy

Los Angeles International Airport(LAX) is the world’s busiest origin and

destination airport, and a leading gateway for the Asia-Pacific region.

Global Supply Chain Managementis the management of the flow of goods and services.

It involves the cross-border movement and storage of raw

materials, of work-in-process inventory, and of finished

goods from point of origin to point of consumption.

Global Business Managementrefers to the way an organization manages its business

internationally, including its sales, marketing, hiring and

finance practices.

Global Supply Chain Management

Types of positions:

• Shipping (Cargo Agent, Freight Forwarding, Ocean Transport, Risk Analysis)

• Centralized Examination Services/Inspection Services

• Licensed Customs Broker/Duty Drawback

• Post-Sales Logistics/Inventory Management/Analyst of Logistics

• Communications Coordinator/Supply Planner

Global Supply Chain Management

Requirements:

• Be an open people person that is well-organized, motivated, and a problem solver.

• Experience in, or education of, import/export logistics

• Basic understanding of international trade

• Beginning to advanced understanding of International Standards (ISO) — “ISO Risk Assessment”

Global Supply Chain Management

Requirements:

• Demonstrated understanding of 1 or 2 modes of transport (ocean, air, land)

• Knowledge of inspection and warehousing distribution requirements and procedures

• Ability to learn a variety of data analysis techniques

Global Business Management

Types of positions:

• Global Marketing/Data Analytics

• Sales Management/E-Commerce Manager/Export Sales

• Global Business Manager/Product Manager

• Brand Marketing/Global Advocate/Recruitment Consultant

• Client Portfolio Specialist/Customer Account Specialist/Cultural Protocol Specialist

• Accountants/Attorneys/Paralegals/Economists/Oversea Brokers

Global Business Management

Requirements:

• Be a person who is flexible, organized, and committed

• College degree required

• Sales experience required

• Understanding of international trade

• Beginning to advanced understanding of International Standards (ISO) — “ISO Risk Assessment”

Leah Goold-HawsDirector, Global Initiatives,

Center for International Trade Development

at Long Beach City College

www.citlb.org

(562) 938-3240

info@citdlb.org