GLOBAL TRADE AND LOGISTICS,
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
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It’s All About The Jobs
Global Trade is an area of tremendous growth, especially in the Los Angeles region. Some of the largest areas of growth are in technology, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and ecommerce. Each of these areas are experiencing shortage of workers and have a large number of international customers.
Nearly 90% of the logistics and supply workers polled say they are happy in their work and would readily recommend the profession to someone entering the job market. And, it’s no wonder: The average salary after a few years on the job is $119,832
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Logistics can be described as having the right type of product or service at the right place, at the right time and in the right condition. There are 22 million jobs in 50 states that are connected to global trade. California, with its two big ports in Los Angeles and Long Beach, as well as UPS, DHL, Ryder, FedEx, Amazon, Los Angeles World Airports, etc. has over 2.5 million of these jobs. Start now, learning about Global Trade & Logistics and have a lifelong career of great wages and doing something you love!
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Chair, Global Trade and Logistics Consortia
Dean, CTE/Workforce Development
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March 1, 2019
GIG TO CAREER
will Introduce Giggers and Entrepreneurs to career options that will enhance their opportunity to develop their business acumen and capacity to leverage and grow their startup.
Come learn for free how to develop skills in entrepreneurship, obtain a GIG or Hustle, and expand a GIG into a full-fledged career, increasing income and employment opportunities.
Participants will get free information and resources from speakers, workshop presenters, and entrepreneurs.
WHO WILL BENEFIT:
College & High School Students, Aspiring Entrepreneurs, Freelancers, Consultants, Educators, Trainers,
Coaches, Designers,
Small Business Owners,
Entertainers Performers
Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Parking is free.
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The Center for a Competitive Workforce has data driven economic reports that you can download directly through their website at
https://ccworkforce.org/
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LINKEDIN WORKFORCE REPORTS
(UNITED STATES & LOS ANGELES)
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LinkedIn just released these February Workforce Reports, a monthly report on employment trends in the U.S. workforce.
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UNITED STATES WORKFORCE REPORT -
Provides insights into hiring, skills gaps, and migration trends across the country.
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LOS ANGELES WORKFORCE REPORT -
Localized employment trends in 20 of the largest U.S. metro areas
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LinkedIn Learning allows students to access high quality video learning courses through which they can expand their knowledge base in Global Trade and career relevant skill sets.
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BENEFITS OF LINKEDIN LEARNING
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Glendale Community College has started using LinkedIn Learning to help students reach their full potential, by gaining skills that can connect them with worldwide opportunities.
In this video, Business and Marketing Instructor
Rafael Cardona
shares how LinkedIn Learning has been beneficial for him and his students.
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PARTNER COLLEGE FACULTY -
CONTACT
NETWORK KINECTION
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We would like to invite all of our partner college faculty to participate in PRO-GTL's LinkedIn Learning initiative.
If you are faculty and have not spoken with the Network Kinection team, please reach out to
Terrence Edwards at (323)535-3119 or
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THE PRO-GTL COFFEEHOUSE SERIES IS SCHEDULING NOW FOR 2019
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The Coffeehouse Series
offers industry workshops that rotate to each of our campuses monthly throughout the year as student information sessions with outreach to K-12 academies, college global trade, international business, business and entrepreneur majors.
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Contact:
Brandon Shamim
for assistance in coordination and
obtaining speakers for your Coffeehouse.
brandonshamim@gmail.com
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NEW VIDEO - What If You Wake Up Tomorrow and
Do Not Have Access to Food?
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Sarita Jackson, Ph.D. - TEDxDelthorneWomen
In this video, Sarita Jackson, Ph.D. shares a riveting story that exemplifies how global trade polices can directly impact people's lives and whole countries.
Sarita Jackson, Ph.D. has been a PRO-GTL Coffeehouse Speaker.
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VIEW CITD VIDEO - Global Trade & Logistics What is Global Trade?
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Global Business Management
Cultural Protocol Specialist
E-Commerce (On-line Sales)
Empowered Official (ITAR) Foreign Direct Investment
(EB-5 Visa)
Legal Compliance (Export Controls)
Legal Contracts and Intellectual Property
Operational Efficiency
(Manufacturing)
Regulatory Compliance Attorney (FCPA)
Research/Policy Development
Global Marketing
Business Development Specialist
Certified Economic Developer (CEcD)
Country Manager (Private Company)
Country Manager (Foreign Government)
Export Management Company (EMC)
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Export Trading Company (ETC)
International Trade Specialist
Non-profit Trade Organization Product Manager
Supply Chain Management
Air Cargo Agent
Duty Drawbacks
Centralized Examination Services (CES)
Freight Forwarder Inspection Services Licensed Customs Broker
NVOCC (Ocean Transport) Reverse (Post-Sales)
Logistics Risk Analysis (Cargo Insurance)
Trade Finance Enrolled Agent Foreign Exchange Trader Insurance Broker (Accounts Receivable)
International Credit Manager Structured Finance Tax Strategist (Tax Credit Advisor)
Transfer Pricing Specialist
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Learn more about these and other careers at www.globaltradecareers.com
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FEATURED SCHOLARSHIP -
WORLD TRADE WEEK
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The
World Trade Week
Education Committee offers annual scholarship awards to encourage outstanding young women and men to continue in post-secondary study in International Trade and Business.
The amount of the award ranges from $500 -$1000.
Past sponsors of World Trade Week scholarships include Bank of America, DHL, Yusen Terminals, Deloitte, Comcast NBC Universal, Los Angeles World Airports and the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles.
Scholarship recipients will be those students who plan to pursue studies in programs and careers that reflect a broad definition of International Trade and Business. These programs may lead to careers in law, accounting, product development, freight forwarding, port administration, port services, import/export finance and banking, international relations, government service, among others.
Those who apply for this scholarship will also be in the running to receive another additional $500 scholarship - the Global Trade Scholar Award.
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Export Documentation Briefing
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February 27, 2019
Join the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce and Fast Track Global Services to learn how to get your goods to target countries efficiently and without pitfalls.
Exporting products requires passing through many document processing gateways. Getting that right is the key to successful exports.
Learn why and which documents are needed for hassle-free exports.
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NASBITE International 32nd Annual Conference
& National Small Business Exporter Summit
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April 9-11, 2019
Savannah, Georgia
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93rd Annual Kickoff Breakfast
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MAY 2, 2019 -
SAVE THE DATE
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We are taking names of faculty and business partners who would like to attend this WTW Kickoff Breakfast. If you are interested, please email brandonshamim@gmail.com.
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Press Release: BGI Worldwide Logistics Celebrates 20TH Anniversary
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Signal Hill, CA February 2019:
BGI Worldwide Logistics, Inc
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has reached a milestone this February, celebrating 20 years of business. The company has grown from the dreams of co-founders,
Bruce Robertson
and
Gabriel Shweiri
, to a company with multiple locations and nearly 40 dedicated professionals.
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In addition to being an entrepreneur,
Gabriel Shweiri
is also the
Department Chair, for Global Business and Entrepreneurship,
at
Santa Ana College
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Santa Ana College is one of Pro-GTL's college partners.
He is also a professor. This year he will also be celebrating 20 years at Santa Ana College.
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10 Global Trade Trends We’ll Be Watching in 2019
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What 2019 global trade trends should you be looking out for? Here’s a preview of what could be dominating the headlines and your work conversations throughout the next 12 months.
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For 3rd Consecutive Year, Port Of Los Angeles Breaks All Time Record
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The Port of Los Angeles moved more cargo in 2018 than any time in its 111-year history, racking up 9,458,749 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs), 1.2 percent more than 2017’s record-breaking year. It is the third consecutive year of record volumes for the nation’s #1 gateway for containerized trade and the most cargo moved annually by a Western Hemisphere port.
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Supply chains are running at full steam as the economy is booming in parts of the world, while others are taking a hit from the obstacles hindering better open commerce and trade.
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LinkedIn Releases 2019 Global Talent Trends
Survey of thousands of hiring professionals highlights how four new trends are impacting hiring today.
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Today, LinkedIn released the
2019 Global Talent Trends report
, an annual survey of hiring professionals which helps to inform how HR, talent acquisition and business leaders should approach their recruiting strategies for the coming year.
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Biggest Takeaways from R.E.D Talk: The Future of the Talent Ecosystem in LA County
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On January 25th, LAEDC hosted their latest R.E.D Talk, at Cross Campus South Bay, where entrepreneurs and innovators discussed the challenges of cultivating a diverse and inclusive but also productive workforce.
Glendale Community College is one of PRO-GTL's 12 College Partners.
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Together Jan Swinton and Judith Velasco, Director at Verdugo Workforce Development Board,
have collaborated on the
Uniquely Abled Academy
which allows those with disabilities the opportunity to enroll in a 16-week course where their days are split between training in a classroom setting and receiving hands-on experience through site visits or on-the-job-training.
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(From L to R) Tammy Nguyen, Talent Aquisition Manager, California Water Service Group, Jan Swinton, Dean of Workforce Development, GCC, Judith Velasco, Director at Verdugo Workforce Development Board
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SHARE YOUR NEWS - FACULTY & PARTNERS
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College and business partners, do you have news that you to share?
We are interested in your industry related events, pictures,
video
and especially your
student success stories
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Your news may be selected for NAVIGATOR E-news, our social media platforms, or both.
For the March 15
Navigator E-newsletter please aim to submit your content by February 28, 2019.
Apr 15 Navigator - (Submit content by Mar 31)
May 15 Navigator - (Submit content by Apr 30)
Submit your content by the last day of the month,
prior
to the month you would like your content in Navigator.
Navigator is emailed monthly, during the week of the 15th.
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NAVIGATOR E-NEWS - SUBSCRIBE & SHARE
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NAVIGATOR is currently emailed during the week of the 15th, of each month.
In case you missed it...here are some recent editions of PRO-GTL's NAVIGATOR E-NEWS.
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We invite YOU to
like, follow, and share on PRO-GTL's LINKEDIN PAGE and these social media links:
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Partners post GTL events, flyers, pictures, videos and articles.
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STATE SECTOR NAVIGATOR
LEAH GOOLD-HAWS
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