Unlock Global Markets with FITTskills for Manitobans
This webinar was recorded on June 25, 2025.
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International Trade has always been important, but with the ever-changing discussion on tariffs, now more than ever is the time to enhance your trade skills to stay competitive, optimize success in existing markets, or expand into a new one.
In partnership with the Forum of International Trade Training (FITT), we’re offering FITTskills for Manitobans Powered by World Trade Centre Winnipeg. These six courses provide a valuable opportunity to gain critical knowledge in international trade, on your way closer to earning Canada’s most prestigious trade certification: the CITP®—a credential recognized worldwide for trade professionals.
Curious about how FITTskills and the CITP® certification can advance your career or business? Join Silvia Baptista, Vice President at FITT, as she discusses:
- Why international trade is essential for businesses in Canada and Manitoba
- How upskilling can set you apart in competitive markets
- Everything you need to know about FITTskills and FITT Credentials
- How to get started on your path to CITP certification
Presented by
Silvia Baptista
Vice President | Forum for International Trade Training (FITT)
Silvia Baptista is the Vice President of the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT), the global leader for international trade training and certification. She has dedicated over 20 years to advancing international business education and empowering professionals and organizations to be successful in global markets. As FITT’s Vice President, Silvia leads FITT’s day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives across certification, training, and accreditation.
She holds the Certificate as a Credentialing Specialist from the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (I.C.E.), providing third-party validation of her skills in developing and maintaining rigorous, defensible certification programs – most notably FITT’s CITP® designation.
Tim Brewer
Co-Owner & Founder | CentreCan Supply Chain Solutions Inc.
Tim Brewer is a highly experienced logistics and supply chain professional with over two decades of expertise in transportation, warehousing, and operations management. As the Co-Owner and Founder of CentreCan Supply Chain Solutions Inc., he specializes in optimizing supply chains, implementing industry-leading logistics strategies, and mentoring the next generation of supply chain leaders.
With a track record of leading large-scale projects, managing multi-million-dollar budgets, and driving operational efficiency, Tim has built a reputation for delivering strategic solutions that enhance business performance. His extensive experience spans trucking, rail, air, warehousing, distribution, and specialized freight, making him a trusted advisor for companies seeking to streamline their operations and improve supply chain visibility. In 2014, Tim was hired by The History Channels “Ice Road Truckers” as a Transportation Consultant during the 8th season.
Tim has held several senior leadership roles, including Director of Operations, Western Canada, Senior Director of Logistics & Warehouse, and Senior Director of Operations.
Tim has successfully led a variety of high-impact projects, notably during the Covid-19 pandemic where he designed and executed the logistical framework throughout Western Canada for time-sensitive sample collection and shipping to testing facilities in Winnipeg and Brampton. Tim worked closely with provincial governments, Transport Canada and all major airlines during the pandemic to ensure that Covid samples and Variants of Concern were shipped according to IATA standards. During this time over three million critical sample shipments with precision and compliance.
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