Top 10 things we learned at the WPO 2023 Entrepreneurial Excellence Forum

FITT was thrilled to support and participate in WPO 2023 Entrepreneurial Excellence Forum which took place last week in Las Vegas. This event gathered women…

FITT Team

The Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) is the standards, certification and training body dedicated to providing international business training, resources and professional certification to individuals and businesses. Created by business for business, FITT’s international business training solutions are the standard of excellence for global trade professionals around the world.

Customs Specialist at Boston Scientific

Boston Scientific’s hybrid workplace includes remote and onsite roles. By applying to this position, you will have the opportunity to discuss your preferred working location with your…

DCL Trade Compliance Manager at Disney

Position: 10047588 Location: Celebration, Florida, United States Business: Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Date posted: Apr. 26, 2023 Job Summary: General Position Summary: Primary focus…

Investing in immigrant founders to unlock the next generation of Canadian innovation

Canada’s global competitiveness depends on rethinking the work ahead Canada has long been a strong business hub founded on homegrown resources, be it natural or…

Eric Agyemang

Eric Agyemang is the Founder and Managing Partner of Maple Bridge Ventures, a venture capital firm investing in game-changing immigrant founders. He previously worked with Export Development Canada (EDC) as a Strategic Partnership Manager. In that role, Eric led EDC’s strategic partnerships with Canada’s top innovation hubs and startup networks, including Startup Canada, MaRS, Communitech, Invest Ottawa, and ventureLAB. Additionally, he’s supported over 500 Canadian businesses expand internationally. Eric is a CITP holder and has a Certificate in Sustainable Finance from the University of Cambridge, an MBA from Queen's University, an Honours Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Ottawa, and an Advanced Business Administration diploma from Algonquin College. As a passionate community leader, and a champion for economic empowerment initiatives, Eric also serves as the President of Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization (OCISO), a leading non-profit, providing comprehensive settlement and integration services to over 11,000 immigrants and refugees every year.

Senior Specialist, Logistics at Proterra

Position:  Senior Specialist, Logistics Company: Proterra Location: Greenville, SC Job type: Full-time About the Role – You will: Collaborate with sourcing on supplier initiatives or…

Traffic Coordinator (FT) at Garaventa Lift

Position:  Traffic Coordinator (FT) Company: Garaventa Lift Location: Surrey, British Columbia Job type: Full-time Work Hours: Monday to Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. About the…

How to Take Your Business Global – 5 Important Steps for Female Leaders

If you want to grow your business, then going global should be an easy call. That’s because the benefits of taking your business beyond domestic…

Caroline Tompkins, CITP|FIBP

Caroline has served as President & CEO of the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) for over 21 years. She is a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal holder for her outstanding contribution to Canada's trade community.