The Young Entrepreneurs’ Program (YEP) at Long Beach City College focused on the importance of International Trade in a speaker presentation on August 6th.

The event was headlined by Wayne Jepson,  a member of the Port of Los Angeles International Trade Academy Advisory Board and the International Network Director and Los Angeles Station Manager for Norman Krieger Inc.

Mr. Jepson addresed students on “How to be the Superstar of Your Own Life,” and presented a detailed presentation on the pros and cons of starting a business.

Presenting key strategies and common mistakes that are made in international business, Mr. Jepson shared some of his own experiences with professional success and failure. Kimi Gros, instructor for the YEP Program, praised Mr. Jepson for his “clarity, honesty, and passion.”  

"The event was a positive step in directing students towards promising opportunities in international trade - whether through gainful employment or entrepreneurial efforts," commented Harlene Stanely, a consultant at International Trade Education Programs

"It is vital that we work hand in hand with programs like YEP to help high schools graduate job-ready and college prepared students in the international trade, transportation, logistics, and global safety industries."