Forum for International Trade Training (FITT)

Forum for International Trade Training (FITT)

FITT - Canada's centre for international trade training - is a
national, not-for-profit, professional organization, founded in
1992 by industry and government to develop and deliver
international trade training programs and services, establish
country-wide standards and certification, and generally ensure
continuing professional development in the practice of
international trade. FITT programs are delivered across Canada
through community colleges, universities, private organizations
and the Internet.

Canada's economic well-being hinges on the improved performance
of Canadian business people and companies doing business in the
international marketplace. Through its training programs, FITT
supplies individual entrepreneurs and business professionals
working for firms that want to become global players with
practical trade skills and a competitive leading edge. The
growing number of skilled entrants into the international market
place will help fuel the growth of the Canadian economy
which in turn will translate into more business and employment
opportunities for Canadians.

The Forum for International Trade Training is a private-sector
driven organization. To date, the private sector has contributed
in kind support totalling in the millions. Canadian industry
works closely with FITT in the design, development and
evaluation of the curriculum as well as in assessing sectoral
needs. The Forum for International Trade Training is guided by a
Board of Directors that represents key industry leaders. Members
include the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters, the Canadian
Chamber of Commerce, the Canadian Association of Importers and
Exporters, the Canadian Professional Logistics Institute, the
Canadian Professional Sales Association, business and
educational institutions.

Present government partners include Human Resources Development Canada, the Department of Foreign Affairs and International
Trade and Industry Canada. FITT is supported by provincial
governments through the many educational institutions across the
country that are partners in the delivery of its FITTskills
program.

The success of the Forum for International Trade Training is
another example of business working together with government to
strengthen the Team Canada partnership. Through their collective
contributions, these key stakeholders have created a blueprint
for success in international trade.

FITT is the centre for international trade training and is
currently involved in projects designed to bridge the
international trade skills gap in the following areas:

CITP
FITTskills
FITTservices

Company Details

Year Established: 1992

Number of Employees: 10

Company Information

Caroline Tompkins
Title: President

Trish Holmes
Title: Office Manager
Telephone: (613) 230-3553
Fax: (613) 230-6808
Email: Click Here

Jennifer Matthews
Title: Manager, Membership & Marketing
Telephone: (613) 230-3553
Fax: (613) 230-6808
Email: Click Here

Services

Develop And Deliver International Trade Training Programs And Services

Training, Corporate

Export, Services

Education & Training

Training - Business, Education & Industry