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Canada’s global trade workforce problem at a glance – Infographic

FITT’s recently released International Trade Workforce Strategy report, showed how Canada is falling behind in it’s global trade readiness. Since its release the report has been widely discussed in the media, notably in the Financial Post, where it was a hot button topic among readers.

Mercer has been a close collaborator in the creation of this report. Based on the findings in the report the team at Mercer put together a descriptive infographic, which we are sharing with you below.

Jacob Varghese

Jacob is the VP of Marketing and Technology at the Forum for International Trade Training. Focused on improving the customer experience. A Content chef; words, images, some code and a healthy serving of web analytics.

How to create effective marketing content for your international trade business

People nowadays are overwhelmed with so much information that they’re unwilling to spend much time with advertising. They will however spend time with stories and people; content they can actually connect with. Creating content that is shareable in this era of abundant content requires it to be Relevant, Interesting, Timely, and Entertaining.

Jacob Varghese

Jacob is the VP of Marketing and Technology at the Forum for International Trade Training. Focused on improving the customer experience. A Content chef; words, images, some code and a healthy serving of web analytics.

Account Manager – Small Business Solutions EDC

Organization/Company Export Development Canada (EDC) Position CLOSED Account Manager – Small Business Solutions (Toronto or London, Ontario)-00010Y Description EDC is Canada’s export credit agency, offering…

How a newcomer to Canada leveraged global business experience with local credentials

Daniela Diaconu had a problem. She enjoyed considerable experience working in global business in Canada and her native Romania, completed many courses in commerce, business administration and international trade, and yet she had no formal accreditation to show for her vast experience and deep knowledge.

Daniella D'Alimonte

With her background in writing, marketing and business journalism, Daniella focuses on crafting quality stories and relevant content to inform and inspire the international business community.

Another FITTskills grad scores an internship with the EDC’s Small Business Solutions team

Megan Malone received the good news that she was selected to be this year’s EDC–FITT intern while on a micro-enterprise development internship in Rwanda. “I…

Daniella D'Alimonte

With her background in writing, marketing and business journalism, Daniella focuses on crafting quality stories and relevant content to inform and inspire the international business community.

From military missions to global trade missions

“All of that stuff doesn’t just magically appear in the middle of the desert,” said Master Warrant Officer Randy Reilly, logistician with the Canadian Forces…

Daniella D'Alimonte

With her background in writing, marketing and business journalism, Daniella focuses on crafting quality stories and relevant content to inform and inspire the international business community.

Online global business training that adapts to individual learning styles

Dr. Laurelle Jno Baptiste is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer at ScholarLab, a provider of online learning and conferencing solutions. ScholarLab is redefining how…

Daniella D'Alimonte

With her background in writing, marketing and business journalism, Daniella focuses on crafting quality stories and relevant content to inform and inspire the international business community.

Trade finance as a competitive advantage

The ability (typically, but not exclusively) for exporters to offer “terms,” or a financing package, to importers to close the sale is increasingly common in…

Daniella D'Alimonte

With her background in writing, marketing and business journalism, Daniella focuses on crafting quality stories and relevant content to inform and inspire the international business community.