International Trade Expert to Speak at Willard J. Walker Hall

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Caroline Tompkins, CITP/FIBP president, Forum for International Trade Training

Caroline Tompkins, president of Forum for International Trade Training, is visiting Northwest Arkansas and campus on Monday, Sept. 22, and will be lecturing at 3 p.m. in Willard J. Walker Hall, Room 427.  Everyone is invited to attend.

Her presentation will provide a glimpse of the competency framework and definition of the skills needed for a globally competitive workforce. Properly skilled workers contribute to the success of companies wanting to gain a competitive edge in global trade.  Workers that perform to international trade competency standards are among the best in the world; and companies that invest in building the capacity of their employees to work in international trade will have a competitive edge globally.

Caroline Tompkin’s experience in the educational sector began more than 25 years ago at Simon Fraser University. Over the years she has honed her understanding and passion of cross-cultural environments through her work and travels, including working for the United Nations in Bosnia-Herzegovina during 1994 to 1995.

“Working with individuals from different backgrounds and regions of the world is one of the aspects I enjoy most about my role at FITT,” she says. “I’ve found that success in international trade really depends upon taking the time to learn how to communicate effectively and respectfully with those around you.”

Caroline has been with the Forum for International Trade Training for nearly two decades. She is steadfast in her commitment to its continued growth as a thriving organization for international trade professionals, and has cultivated relationships with the many industry and government partners fundamental to its success.

The World Trade Center Arkansas is a FITT educational partner and provides the eight courses of the FITT program. Over the past seven years since the opening of the Trade Center, several business professionals and students have attended classes, graduated, and received the FITT diploma and certification. Sam M. Walton College of Business is a sponsor of the program and can provide tuition discounts for their students. Contact Susan Anders, 575-4765, SAnders@walton.uark.edu for more information.