News story: Applications are open for DIT’s International Trade Summer School 2018
This new summer school offers a unique opportunity for participants to gain invaluable expert insight into international trade and investment. It will be a 3 day residential course which will take place in London from 16 to 18 July 2018.
The summer school’s extensive practical learning programme will involve:
- learning about international trade concepts through classroom based sessions
- taking part in group based export related challenges
- hearing from high profile international trade experts and practitioners
- meeting successful businesses leaders
- engaging with senior government officials
- learning more about careers in trade
As well as developing knowledge and ideas around international trade and investment, the summer school will benefit participants by:
- equipping them with useful skills for their future careers
- preparing them for engagement in international trade and investment
- supporting job applications
How to apply for Department for International Trade’s (DIT) summer school
Email TradeAcademyProgramme@trade.gov.uk to request an application form or to ask for more information.
Forms should be completed and returned by 2 May 2018.
Applications will be assessed against criteria such as:
- evidence of successful team working
- demonstration of desirable skills and qualities