The countdown is on to recruit students to the Institute of Export’s innovative two year Foundation Degree in Professional Practice of International Trade which is instrumental in powering UK businesses to global trading success. Continue reading
Championing export success (L to R) IOE Vice President Lord Empey of Shandon, IOE President Jim Davis, BBC Breakfast business presenter Steph McGovern, IOE Director General Lesley Batchelor, IOE Vice President Sir Eric Peacock and IOE Chair Doug Tweddle
The high achievements of graduates who completed the Institute of Export’s (IOE) qualifications in international trade have been celebrated at a prestigious ceremony held at London’s Mansion House. Continue reading
Our director general Lesley Batchelor recently joined in celebrations in Glasgow to mark the achievements of Scottish Enterprise staff, including 11 employees who received the Institute of Export’s Advanced Certificate in International Trade. Continue reading
Lynsey Townsend (centre) receives her CIT from Chris Heaton Harris MP (L) & Lesley Batchelor, director general of the IOE (R).
Mr Chris Heaton Harris, Conservative MP for Daventry, has presented the Institute of Export’s (IOE) Certificate in International Trade (CIT) to Lynsey Townsend, an international logistics specialist at Mothercare’s National Distribution Centre at Daventry. Continue reading
Celebrating success: Rachel Metcalfe of Forum Energy Technologies (UK) Ltd
The Institute is delighted to have presented our Advanced Certificate in International Trade (ACIT) to Rachel Metcalfe, logistics administrator at Forum Energy Technologies (UK) LTD. Rachel not only passed but achieved a Distinction. Continue reading
Kevin Shakespeare with graduates from Scottish Enterprise
With the September spotlight on the start of new terms, the IOE is continuing its drive and awareness campaign to encourage school leavers and employees to seek out alternative careers and consider our wealth of qualifications in export and international trade that will boost their prospects of employment in this vibrant sector.
As growing businesses continue to place more emphasis on the importance of international trade to open new doors and keep their sales pipelines flowing, our two-year Foundation Degree in Professional Practice of International Trade (costing just £5500 in total) provides a vocational approach to all aspects of international trading. Continue reading
As a drop of nearly ten per cent in the number of UK university admissions for autumn is blamed squarely on the hike in tuition fees to £9000 per annum, here at the Institute of Export we are urging students to think laterally when planning their future careers – and choose a path in a sector tipped for growth. Continue reading
In a boost to our ongoing campaign to help UK companies export their way out of recession, the Institute of Export has linked up with City College Peterborough to provide a series of programmes delivering the skills required to trade overseas.
Through the College, we are offering qualifications from entry level certificates in the basics of shipping, to diplomas in international trade – ensuring students are well prepared to handle the demands of exporting. Continue reading
Following on from our vibrant awards ceremony for our Diploma in International Trade graduates, we also want to congratulate our 79 students (some of whom are pictured above) who achieved our Certificate in International Trade and Advanced Certificate in International Trade qualifications.
We go from one end of the spectrum to the other this week as we sing the praises of the ambitious individuals and companies just starting out on the road to global markets, alongside those seasoned traders who fancy their chances in the International Trade Awards. Continue reading
