Export Academy

About the Program

The Export Academy at Houston Community College features eight courses taught in a “hands-on” approach and geared specifically to small-to-medium enterprises.(SME)

The training includes an overview of international business opportunities, foreign market entry strategies, customs/shipping issues, e-commerce, developing an international business plan and much more.

The Export Academy will also prepare participants for the NASBITE International Certified Global Business Professional Credential, an internationally recognized credential. Participants can enroll in one or more course, taken “a la carte”, or the complete 8 series.

Courses are offered from 8:00am–12:00 noon at HCC’s 5601 West Loop South campus, Room A-145.Continental breakfast will be provided.

For more information about the Export Academy call (713) 718-5873 or send an e-mail to exportacademy@hccs.edu.

Export Academy Courses

The Basics of Exporting: 8 Courses - These courses are designed to provide an overview of the critical issues in International Trade in a four hour time frame. Taught by local practitioners, participants will receive pertinent information on each topic. A three-ring binder will be provided for course materials.  Course materials can be downloaded from the website.

COST

The cost to attend each course is $99.00 per course. Payment can be made by credit card or check.  Make checks payable to: “HCC-Export Academy”.

REGISTRATION

For information about course registration, call (713) 718-5873 or e-mail exportacademy@hccs.edu.

COURSE SCHEDULE

Export Academy Registration

There are many ways to register for the Export Academy courses. Follow the instructions for Continuing Education registration to get started today!

Refund Policy:

A full refund will be made if a student withdraws prior to the first day of class date, or in the case of college error or class cancellation.

Refunds are processed as soon as possible. They are generally mailed four to six weeks following the last day to apply for a refund.

The Leaders Program

In conjunction with the U.S. Department of Commerce, individuals or companies can elect to participate in the “Leaders Program”.

Individuals are encouraged to complete the entire “Export Academy” in order to prepare them for participation in a trade mission to Mexico with the U.S. Department of Commerce.

A welcome reception will be held at the US Embassy in Mexico and the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Gold Key Matchmaking Services will be available at a reduced rate for each company whereby the U.S. company is matched with prospective clients in the same industry in Mexico.

Through the grant, HCC will defray some expenses to the participants. For more information, contact Program Director, Deanna Teel @ 713.718.5873.

Curriculum Infusion

Several staff and faculty members attended an Infusion Workshop in September 2007 to internationalize their curriculum. A contest was announced whereby the most creative way to infuse international components into curriculum, modules, or the classroom would win a $500.00 cash price and a trip to Monterrey, Mexico with the Department of Commerce on a “Trade Mission”.

The winner was announced at the All College Conference in January 4, 2008 and Ms. Carol Laman was named the winner. In addition, there were three honorable mentions: Ms. Sandi McCarthy, Ms. Liping Gong, and Ms. Raven Davenport.

The Export Academy would like to thank these hard-working and diligent ladies by showcasing their curriculum, modules, etc. below. Please join us in congratulating these faculty and staff members!

View Winning Curriculum

To see the Carol Laman\'s module, go to: http://swc5.hccs.edu:8900

You will need to use the following login information:

WebCT ID global.laman
Password: distance

Once you have logged in, click on Testing Platform to enter the online class.

Next, click on Module. Navigation is explained on the first page of the module.

View Honorable Mentions

• Sandi McCarthy
• Liping Gong
• Raven Davenport

Export Academy Publicity

HCC Forms Export Academy to Help Small Businesses With International Trade
Radio story about the Export Academy broadcast 09-10-2007 on local radio station KUHF.

Academy Brings International Business Opportunities Locally
Story from Click2Houston.com

Background & Participants

HCC in partnership with the District Export Council and the support of the U.S. Department of Commerce-Commercial Service and The Greater Houston Partnership developed an energetic plan to create Houston’s first Export Academy at Houston Community College.

The Export Academy is designed to meet the needs of the small business community, develop international business (IB) competencies for faculty, staff and students, and provide training for CGBP candidates.

The Export Academy will provide resources, training and education in five arenas:

1. IB training and development for small to medium size enterprises (SME)
2. Faculty development in international business to strengthen global competencies
3. Curriculum development to internationalize the HCC business curriculum
4. Student development to increase employment opportunities
5. Exam preparation for candidates seeking the NASBITE CGBP Credential

Project Director

The Project Director is Deanna Teel. Deanna, a former Peace Corps Volunteer in Africa, has been involved both in education and business for many years. With a B.S. degree in Education and a M.B.A. degree, she taught at the University of Houston-Downtown in the College of Business, where she was the Faculty Advisor for the Students in Free Enterprise-U.H.D Chapter.

Deanna worked for many years as the Program Manager with the Houston Education Resource Network of the Robert and Janice McNair Foundation and is currently employed by HCC as the Lead International Business Professor in the Business Management/Administration Department of the Northeast College. She has lived and worked abroad for six years in Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. Most recently she was chosen as a Fulbright scholar to China and was chosen to study at the University of Hawaii in the Asian Development Studies Program of the East West Center.

She is currently a District Export Council (DEC) member, a member of the International Transportation Management Association (ITMA), the Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT) and the Houston/Southeast Texas Fulbright Chapter.

Deanna can be contacted by phone at (713) 718-5873 and via email at deanna.teel@hccs.edu.

Export Advisory Board & Partners

Faisal Amin – SPHR, Chief Executive Officer, ISA Group of Companies

Aida Arassi – Executive Director, Bilateral US-Arab Chamber of Commerce

Jolie Cosman – International Logistics & Export Packing, Century Freight Corporation

Raymond de Sola – Senior Vice President, International Banking, Sterling Bank

Gigi Do – Executive Director of International Initiatives, Houston Community College

Maya Durnovo – Dean of Workforce Development, Houston Community College Northwest

Cody Sutton– Senior Vice President, International Business, Greater Houston Partnership

Zachary Hodges – President, Houston Community College Northwest

John Horan – Director of Trade Development, Port of Houston Authority

Carlos Kenda – Vice President, Geopolitical Affairs, National Oil Varco

Michele Lanoue – President, Headworks Inc.

Joy Lloyd – Director, UH Center for Logistics and Transportation Policy

Genaro Pena – Deputy Assistant Director, Marketing, Communications and Community Affairs Group

Andrew Pidgirsky – Partner, Adams & Reese

Duaine Priestley – Director, U.S. Export Assistance Center

Deanna Teel – Lead Instructor, International Business, Houston Community College

Additional Information

• DoE Business and International Education Program

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