Trade DNA

What is Trade DNA?

The Trade DNA program is an education outreach program offered by The National Association of District Export Councils (NADEC). This program invites students of all ages from middle school to university to consider a career path in global trade.

What careers are available in global trade?

We live in a global economy where much of what we consume and produce passes across international borders. There are many fascinating jobs related to bringing products in and sending products out from the U.S.A. destined for overseas markets.

Students, if you like to travel the world and enjoy seeing new places, or like to read stories about far-away-places, think about combining your interest in seeing and experiencing the world with a fulfilling and exciting career in global trade.

How Does the Trade DNA Program Assist Students?

NADEC consists of a network of District Export Council (DEC) locations throughout the United States. These DECs are made up of private business people who have chosen global career pathways and are willing and able to assist with encouraging students and educators in multiple ways.

What Makes the Trade DNA Program a Success?

A recent phenomenon in the NADEC realm is the cooperation and coordination among DECs in identifying DEC challenges and jointly meeting those challenges with successful concrete results. A case in point is the cooperation, coordination and participation of a number of DEC members from various DECs across the US helping out the Puerto Rican DEC in bringing the “Building the Trade DNA” Initiative to Puerto Rican University students through a number of export webinars. Read the full case study here.

Want to Learn More?

First, you’ll want to watch Trade DNA: Engaging Students, Our Future Exporters webinar.

Next, explore the buttons below to learn more about the Trade DNA program. Here, you’ll find starting resources, globally-focused programs, and speakers to assist you in planning your journey! Consider adding Trade DNA to your DNA!