Abstract:
The CITDs assist California business to expand internationally as well as help colleges become more globalized.
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. All services are either free or low cost. Whether you are new or experienced in export or import, small or large, CITD has experts and resources ready to help you. Our free or low-cost programs and services include one-on-one technical assistance and consulting, market research, training and educational programs, trade leads and special events. The CITD is a place to learn about international matchmaking events and other programs taking place both in California and abroad.
Key services include:
Deliver Export and Import Programs to Create Jobs
Inform Career Pathways and Technical Assistance
Expand Global Trade Curriculum and International Marketing Opportunities
Programs: Automated Export System (AES) & PcLink Compliance Training, Beauty Industry Market Access, CA Agricultural Export Training (CalAgX), CA State Trade and Export Promotion (CA STEP), Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) Exam Preparation, Export Readiness Assessment (ERA), Global Logistics Program, Student Internship Program, Youth Entrepreneurship Program
Website: http://citd.org/Source: http://citd.org/welcome/
Funding Source of Best Practice: Chancellor's Office of the State of CA