This document summarizes a presentation about developing global trade and international business pathways for California community college students. It discusses trends in global macroeconomics and trade that are creating workforce opportunities. Specifically, it outlines efforts in the Los Angeles region to connect K-12, community colleges, and industry partners to establish articulated course sequences and credentials in global trade and logistics fields. The presentation provides an overview of the roles of sector navigators and deputy sector navigators in coordinating these statewide and regional workforce development initiatives.
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1. GLOBAL TRADE AND
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PATHWAY
TRAINING
Lianne Chua
Deputy Sector Navigator, Global Trade and Logistics
Int’l MBA and CGBP
September 22nd, 2015
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2. Agenda
• Introduction to Global Trade and Int’l Business
• Global Business in the Classroom
• Why Global Perspective will Support Student
Success?
• Global Career Exposure in Middle School
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4. Macro Trend of Global
Business
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5. Macro Trends of Global Business
• More Connected World
– Technology -> the world is flat
• More wealthy people
– Rising middle class in India and China -> export
opportunity for U.S. business
• Aging world population
Source: https://www.linkedin.com/today/post/article/20140417143317-7740234-global-macro-economic-trends-that-will-impact-your-business
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7. California Snapshot
Global trade accounts for 25%
of California’s economy
California’s trade-related
employment grew 19 percent, while
total jobs decreased from 2004 to
2011
California exports to
approximately 225 foreign
markets
California employers across a
variety of industries posted over
50,000 online job advertisements
for twelve supply chain/logistics
occupations in 2012
International trade supports an
estimated 4.4 million jobs in
California
There were 157,200 export-oriented
jobs in Los Angeles County in 2010
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8. LA Regional Snapshot - The Ports
• Largest port complex in the nation in our backyard
(Ports of Los Angeles & Long Beach)
• Port of Long Beach supports 30,000 jobs in Long Beach,
more than 300,000 jobs regionally – Port of LA 896,000
jobs regionally
• 85% of the POLB’s trade is concentrated in East Asia
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9. LA Region Snapshot
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Source: Industry Cluster in Los Angeles County by LAEDC, 2010 & 2011
157,200 employees in 2010 (see chart below)/158,542 employees in 2011
Wholesalers,
63,164
Trans. Support
Activities,
35,347
Wholesales
Agents &
Brokers,
19,574
Warehousing
& Storage,
15,369
Travel Agencies,
4,644 Others, 1,865
Trade is the 2nd largest traded industry cluster in Los Angeles County
10. LA Region Snapshot
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$44,798
$45,860
$46,347
$51,686
$53,143
$58,344
$58,540
$59,390
$59,671
$62,085
$67,839
$67,926
$72,118
$88,302
Travel Agencies
Apparel Wholesales
LA County Average
All other Trade
Air Transportation
Druggists' Goods Wholesale
Other Electronics Parts Whsle
Average Annual Wage in LA County
Source: Industry Cluster in Los Angeles County by LAEDC, 2010
11. Global Trade & Logistics Skills Travel
Global Trade Skills
• Foreign Language
• Int’l. Marketing
• Int’l. Sales
• Int’l. Biz Development
• Int’l. Finance/Banking
• Int’l. Law
• Int’l. Logistics
Sector/Industries
• Manufacturing
• Finance/banking
• Media/entertainment
• Services
• Small Business
• Fashion
• Green Tech
• Others
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12. Top 6 Global Trade Occupations
Occupation Average Annual Salary
Entry-Level to Management
Logistics Specialists/ Coordinators $15.00 - $19.00/hr
Regulatory/ Compliance Specialists $15.00 - $19.00/hr
Global Sourcing or Procurement
Specialist/Coordinator
$18.00 - $23.00/hr
Customer Service Representatives $14.00 - $18.00/hr
Int’l Sales Representatives/Associates $19.00 - $25.00/hr
International Marketing Coordinators $19.00 - $25.00/hr
Source: Center of Excellence Survey for Global Trade and Logistics, 2014
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Workforce Challenges
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59%
41%
Is there a lack of qualified
employees entering the Global
Trade field?
Yes
No Respondents from following
industries
• Construction
• Manufacturing
• Retail
• Transportation
• Wholesale Trade
Source: Center of Excellence Survey for Global Trade and Logistics, 2014
14. Workforce Need
• The Need: “Our children will compete for jobs in
a global economy that too many of our schools
do not prepare them for. ”
• “The world is changing rapidly. American
students need to graduate from school not only
ready for college, but globally competent. We
must prepare the rising generation to connect,
compete and cooperate with their peers around
the world.”
President Obama
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15. Employers are looking for…
• Soft skills are a MUST!
• Overall knowledge of global
trade
• Overall knowledge of goods
movement
• Language skills
• International Knowledge
• Cultural Sensitivity
• Project management skills
• Technology
Certification & Training
• Int’l. Business and/or
Logistics/Supply Chain Mgt.
Certificate
• AA/AS Degree, BA/BS Degree
• Certified Global Business
Professional (CGBP) credential
• CSCP and CPIM certification
(supply chain certificates)
• Adobe Creative Suite
• CRM & ERP
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Industry Needs
16. Industry Needs
1. Small businesses require multi-taskers instead of
specialists
2. Integrated approach in E-commerce and Supply
Chain Management with retail, manufacturing,
logistics and technology
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17. What are the
Community Colleges
doing?
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Jobs & Economy Goals:
• Supply in-demand skills for employers
• Create relevant pathways and stackable credentials
• Get Californians into open jobs
• Promote student success
Community colleges
refocusing to train by sector by region.
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Community College Chancellor’s Office Staff (CCCCO)
Sector Navigators (SNs)
Deputy Sector Navigations (DSNs)
Regional Consortia Chair/Vice Chairs (RCs)
Technical Assistance Providers (TAPs_
The Players: Colleges work locally. SNs coordinate
across multi-regions while DSNs focus in-region on a sector.
Community College
LOCAL STATE
MULTI
REGIONSREGION
20. Deputy Sector Navigators (DSNs)….Who Are We?
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21. Deputy Sector Navigators (DSNs)….Who Are We?
Unite a
region!
Colleges
K-12
Districts
Workforce
Partners
Industry
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22. Deputy Sector Navigators (DSNs)….Who Are We?
Serve as in-region contact for a sector working
with the region’s colleges and employers to:
Create alignment and leverage resources to deliver
on workforce training and career pathways.
Engage business and CTE Deans, Dept. Chairs, K-12
districts and faculty to achieve the goals of the
Doing What Matters Program.
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23. K-16 Pathway
Elementary
• K-6
• Flexible
modules
introducing
students to
global
business
various
lessons
Middle
School
• 6, 7, 8
• Modules
focused upon
introduction
to career
choices
High School
• 9, 10, 11, 12
• Grade
appropriate
classes
• Articulate
with
Community
Colleges
Community
College
• Articulate
with High
School
• Dual
Enrollment
4 Year
Institution
• Articulated
with
Community
College
• Better
prepared
• Stronger
pathway
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Global Business Pathway
24. Global Business
Middle
School
• Create Early Career Awareness
9th
• Business Office Skills
10th
• Intro to Business
11th
• Microsoft Office for Business
12th
• International Business
• Global Marketing
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25. Successful Model
Identified Need for
Pathway Program
Connected with
Community
College
Selected Courses
to Articulate
Developed
Pedagogy for High
School Classes
Modified Modules
to Include
Foundational
Business Skills
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26. GTL DSN - Delivery & Support Methods
Teachers/Counselors/Administators
Training
Workshop
Implementation Guidance
Curriculum/
Resources
Support
Free to Schools
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27. Thank You!
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Lianne Chua
Deputy Sector Navigator, Global Trade and Logistics
Tel: (562) 938 3240
LChua@lbcc.edu
www.globaltradesocal.org
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