The Center for International Trade Development in the Los Angeles Region has become notable in recent years for helping some of California's largest manufacturers grow their online sales.

2. Who We Are
The California CITDs have offices
across the state and provide a full range
of trade assistance services to
companies and individuals in the
state of California.

3. Our Mission
• Deliver export and import programs
to create jobs
• Inform career pathways and technical
assistance
• Expand global trade curriculum and
international marketing opportunities

4. What We Do
• International Trade Consultation
• Export Readiness Assistance
• Trade Related Workshops and Events
• Foreign Market Research
• Global E-Commerce
Training

5. 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

6. 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.

7. Specialized Programs
New to Export Series
For 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 Accelerator
12-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

8. • 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.

9. z
How International Trade
Impacts L.A. Economy

10. How International Trade
Impacts L.A. Economy
percentage of goods
entering the U.S. that
pass through the
Ports of Los Angeles
and Long Beach
40%

11. z
How International Trade
Impacts 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.

12. Global Supply Chain Management
is 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 Management
refers to the way an organization manages its business
internationally, including its sales, marketing, hiring and
finance practices.

13. 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

14. 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”

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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”

18. Leah Goold-Haws
Director, Global Initiatives,
Center for International Trade Development
at Long Beach City College
www.citlb.org
(562) 938-3240
info@citdlb.org