Education
Maine International Trade Center (MITC) provides training and resources to help your business successfully compete in international markets and develop your workforce for adaptability and innovation.
What training will help your team succeed?
Trade education programs that we deliver or recommend provide reliable guidance from experts and share practical tips and real-world experiences from other companies who have been there. Navigating the current global trade environment is challenging. You don’t have to go it alone.
What education does your business need? We want to hear from you. Please send your ideas to mitcprograms@mitc.com.
March 9: Pre-Training Coaching Begins
April 7, 14, 21, 28: Instructor-Led Weekly Sessions
May 4: Coaching to Final Plans Post-Training
NOTE: all sessions are virtual
Hosted by State International Development Organizations (SIDO), this flexible program is designed for small and medium sized businesses looking to increase sales and profit by selling overseas. SIDO’s program is flexible and offers a practical approach to export training. Participating companies receive expert advice, guidance, and resources to develop a customized plan and strategy to begin exporting.
Registration Deadline: March 2nd
Recommended Resources
Access the US Department of Commerce program, presented as a three-phase journey, to learn the essentials of exporting through on-demand videos and other tools. From business planning and negotiating sales contracts, to export financing options and shipping documents, these progressive steps ensure you have the knowledge and skillsets to be a successful exporter.
These short introductory videos from the US Commercial Service focus on important considerations for a business to successfully sell more to international customers online. Topics include eCommerce website optimization, build your digital brand abroad, how to get paid, eCommerce international shipping options, and website internationalization for overseas sales.
A practical approach to export training that will provide you with expert advice, guidance, and resources to develop a strategy and plan to begin exporting. SIDO’s program is flexible in addressing your needs and intentional in maximizing your time commitment.
- Organizational Export Readiness Assessment
- Identifying Target Markets and Entry Strategies
- Overview of Export Compliance (U.S. and foreign regulations)
- Export Plan & Strategy
ExporTech™ is a national export assistance program that applies a structured export strategy development process to help companies enter or expand in global markets. The program is intended for forward-looking small and mid-market manufacturers that want to expand global sales. Most participants already export. The process is designed for executive leadership, such as the CEO or VP of International Sales, Marketing, or Business Development. Companies that involve multiple staff will get the most out of the process.
Discover what export opportunities are available for your food and agricultural products. On-demand online training gives you the flexibility to access from anywhere at any time. Informative, free webinars help new and experienced exporters stay on top of industry trends and issues. Export Essentials Online provides instruction on the fundamentals and logistics of exporting.
Use these free resources from A.N. Deringer to save time and improve efficiency when it comes to transporting and clearing your company’s imports into the US.
With import/export costs accounting for up to 20% of bottom-line expenses for many US corporations, there is an urgent need for global supply chain professionals with the most current skill sets available. This course offers you a comprehensive and contemporary foundation in regulations, procedures, global security, documentation, dealing with customs and other government agencies, trade compliance, HTS classifications, managing freight, and much more. You’ll interact with a recognized expert course leader in global trade to gain both strategic and tactical skills and explore valuable, real-world case studies. Leave with an arsenal of best practices and an array of skill sets that you can apply immediately on the job.
The Foundations of Supply Chain Management program’s user-friendly, self-paced, and modernized learning experience is not only motivating and engaging but also highly flexible. It’s designed to be attainable for beginners to mid-career professionals. You can choose from six different foundational supply chain courses, offered by topic, to learn more about supply chain and operation management or just give your career a boost.
IBT Online helps companies establish and grow their exports, sales, brand, and business with comprehensive digital solutions, marrying AI-empowered tools with human expertise. Their Resource Center includes upcoming and recorded webinars and livestream events.
Northeastern University’s Roux Institute delivers customized learning experiences designed to solve business problems in essential areas like AI, data analytics, and project management. Equip your team with leading-edge techniques, communication vehicles, and technology used in data analytics. Build efficient teams to run your organization’s most complex projects.
Recent Webinars
Expanding North: Exploring Canadian Market Entry and Partnerships
Join Maine International Trade Center (MITC) for a live webinar exploring opportunities for Maine businesses in the Canadian market. The session will provide an overview of the current US – Canada trade climate, including key policy updates and emerging trends. Participants will hear from Nancy Ward, Principal of Grow Trade Consulting, Inc., who helps US companies enter the Canadian market, and from Ben Berry, Founder & President of TargetTack® LLC, a Maine company successfully expanding its exports north of the border. Attendees will gain practical strategies, lessons learned, and real-world examples and insights to navigate cross-border trade and grow their business in Canada, as well as learn how MITC and its partners can support their export success.
Export Compliance Program Overview
If your business engages in exporting goods, software, or technology, an export compliance program is key to operating in accordance with the federal government’s Export Administration Regulations (EAR). An effective export compliance program helps identify and mitigate potential risks, reducing the likelihood of costly errors and penalties. Integrating requirements from export controls into business operations can be difficult. Join Maine International Trade Center and Nicolette Reed, Vice President of Evolutions in Business, to learn about export compliance programs and how to assemble an export compliance team for your business.
Supply Chain Resilience & Trade Policy Updates
U.S. federal trade policy influences how Maine businesses are able to import, manufacture, and export goods and services. While tools such as Free Trade Agreements promote trade between countries, tariffs and non-tariff barriers often increase the cost of trade. Join MITC and Maine MEP for this live webinar for an overview of trade policy updates and learn about resources available to help your business mitigate tariff impacts and diversify your supply chain.