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The WITA Academy aims to educate students and others about careers in international trade, showcasing a wide range of opportunities within the field.
Through its extensive network of trade professionals in the United States and around the world, the Academy highlights various pathways to careers in international trade. By working with universities and local communities, the WITA Academy empowers individuals to explore opportunities that might have previously seemed out of reach. Through the extensive WITA network of trade professionals in the United States and around the world, the WITA Academy provides guidance and resources to those exploring careers in trade.
This work helps build a sustainable pipeline of next-generation talent for the international trade community, connecting bright individuals with impactful careers in trade policy.
Upcoming Events
Pathways To Opportunity – University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Pathways To Opportunity – University of Delaware/JCPenney
Past Events
Pathways To Opportunity – University of Kansas
College of Arts & Sciences Leadership Lunch & Learn 2024 – Howard University
Pathways To Opportunity – University of Denver/APSIA
Pathways To Opportunity – Florida International University
Careers in International Trade & Law Series – Fall Session at Howard School of Law
Pathways To Opportunity – Howard University
Pathways To Opportunity – University of Delaware
Pathways To Opportunity – University of Denver/APSIA
Pathways To Opportunity – Yeutter Institute
Pathways To Opportunity – Fashion Institute of Technology
College of Arts & Sciences Leadership Lunch and Learn 2023 – Howard University
Pathways To Opportunity – Howard University
Pathways To Opportunity – University of Delaware
Husker Trade Talk – Careers in International Affairs, Business & Trade
Topics Covered
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Public Sector Sessions The Executive Branch and White House Office of the United States Trade Representative Congressional Opportunities on Capitol Hill International Trade Administration and the Department of Commerce Global Markets/USFCS, Industry and Analysis, Foreign Commercial Service and; Enforcement & Compliance The USITC – Investigations and Analysis U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Customs and Border Protection Careers in International Organizations (United Nations, World Trade Organization, OECD) |
Private Sector Sessions Government and Public Affairs – Corporate Opportunities Trade Law – Big and Small Firms Trade Associations Lobbying and Advocacy Supply Chain Management Transportation & Logistics Environment & Sustainability Sourcing
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Skills Training Sessions for International Affairs, Business and Trade Navigating USAJobs.com Job Recruitment with Headhunters Skills Training for the U.S. Private Sector (in partnership with Women in International Trade) Application and Interview Skills |