Having the right skills and expertise are key to business development, especially when it comes to exporting. That’s why the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) has introduced the Trade Education and Skills Development initiative.
One of the five components of ACOA’s Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (ATIP), the initiative is designed to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) acquire the export skills, knowledge and advice they need to successfully carry out an export venture.
Industry associations, post-secondary educational institutions, community business development organizations, and other not-for-profit organizations with a mandate to assist SMEs expand their export activity, are eligible to apply for funding under this initiative.
SMEs interested in exporting are encouraged to contact their industry associations, post-secondary educational institutions or their nearest ACOA office to access these training opportunities.
The objective of the Trade Education and Skills Development initiative is to increase the number of SMEs in Atlantic Canada that are capable of successfully exporting to international markets. To do this, the initiative offers a variety of training and skill-related activities across the region. These activities may include:
Although ACOA can fund up to 100% of eligible costs, applicants are encouraged to fund at least 25% of the project from other sources.
Assistance may be provided for projects such as trade awareness and training seminars, workshops, conferences, sector-based trade missions and trade mentoring.
New Brunswick Contact(s):
Mr.
Brad
Sawlor
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
570 Queen Street
P.O. Box 578
Fredericton, New Brunswick
E3B 5A6
Telephone: (506) 452-3186
Fax: 506-452-3285
Toll-free (information): 1-800-561-4030
E-mail: Brad.Sawlor@acoa-apeca.gc.ca
Web site:
http://www.acoa-apeca.gc.ca/e/