Women Export Academy Program

Join the U.S. Commercial Service and UPS for “Women Export Academy Program” on May 26 - June 23, 2022.  The five sessions will be hosted on-line every Thursday at 10:00 AM Central Time and free to attend.

The Women Export Academy aims to increase the participation of women-owned and women-led business in exporting and to create more opportunities for women entrepreneurs to achieve economic equality.

This capacity building program will equip entrepreneurs with the necessary tools and resources to become globally competitive and increase the participation of women-owned and women-led businesses in international trade.

The program’s curriculum includes virtual workshops, one-on-one consultations, insights and training on export strategies, tools and resources to enter new markets, insights on how to build an export-friendly digital presence, and guidance on package flows and preparing export shipment.

Benefits of trade for women

Trade has the potential to expand women’s role in the economy, decrease inequality, and to expand women’s access to skills and education. It can also dramatically improve women’s lives, creating new jobs, enhancing consumer choice, and increasing women’s bargaining power in society. 

When women are employed in sectors with high levels of exports, they are more likely to be formally employed in a job with better benefits, training, and security.

Program’s Learning Modules:

• Going Beyond Borders to Grow Your Business (May 26)
• Tariffs, Incoterms®, and More (June 2)
• Freight Forwarders and Custom Brokers (June 9)
• Logistics for E-commerce (June 16)
• Customer Experience (June 23)