Pathways To Opportunity Series: Careers in International Affairs, Business, and Trade

Howard COAS Student Ambassadors Edition

The WITA Academy Pathways to Opportunity program consists of a series of career pathways sessions hosted by trade professionals from the Washington D.C. policy community.

The curriculum, divided between the public and private sector, highlights different roles and career paths that are available in Washington D.C. and around the world.

This one hour online event is open to College of Arts and Sciences students from the Howard University (undergraduates and graduates), to learn about careers in international trade and business.

Registration is free for students and faculty – must use university email to register.

Students will gain insight from trade professionals, pose questions to policymakers, and learn about exciting career opportunities in international affairs, political science, business, and trade. Students come away with an understanding of the trade policy-making community, the role of its key players, and the opportunities for internships and careers available to them.

Hosted in Partnership with

PROGRAM AGENDA 

All Times US/Eastern

1:00 PM: Welcome and Introduction

1:05 PM – 1:30 PM ET: Opportunities in the Public Sector

1:30 PM – 1:55 PM ET: Opportunities in the Private Sector

1:55 PM: Closing Remarks

2:00 PM: Event Close

For questions about the event, please contact the WITA Staff events@wita.org.

The mission of the WITA Academy™ is to make trade education and career opportunities in international trade accessible to communities in the United States and around the world, and to make the trade community itself more diverse, equitable and inclusive.

The WITA Academy works with trade leaders in businesses, law, academia, NGOs, embassies and the U.S. Government to help stakeholders, students, and others to better understand and navigate the U.S. and global trade policy apparatus.

Thank you to our WITA Academy Sponsors

Law Partner Sponsor

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