About FedEx Express / JA International TradeChallengeSponsoredby FedEx Express for 14 years now, the FedEx Express / JA ITCprogram is held in collaboration with Junior Achievement (JA)Malaysia, one of the world’s largest non-governmental organizationsdedicated to addressing fundamental social and economic challengesof young people through a series of in-school and after-schoolprograms. The FedEx Express /JA ITC provides the platform for students to gain first-handexperience of international trade and entrepreneurship, whilecultivating a business mindset. To date, through FedEx Express / JAITC, it has impacted more than 7,053 students in Malaysia alongsidea milestone success where 2 Malaysian students emerged as the Top 3teams in the FedEx Express / JA International Trade Challenge (ITC)Asia Pacific Regional Finals 2019.
Designed tofoster business knowledge through practical teamwork exercises andclassroom learning, the FedEx Express / JA International TradeChallenge (FedEx Express / JA ITC) program comprises two keyactivities: The InternationalTrade Workshop andthe InternationalTrade Challenge.Toenter the FedEx Express / JA ITC, students in teams of two mustdevelop a specific product or service and create an originalinternational marketing plan for a designated country. Through thisprocess, students gain first-hand experience of what roles worldtrade, product distribution and sales play in a market environment.In addition to teamwork, participating students learn the basics ofrisk evaluation in the business world and gain confidence in theiranalytical ability.For moreinfo, visit www.facebook.com/AsiaPacificITCAboutJA Asia Pacific LimitedJA AsiaPacific Limited is a member of JA Worldwide®, one of the largestglobal NGOs dedicated to addressing fundamental social and economicchallenges of young people by educating and empowering them totransform their future and own their economic success.
JA AsiaPacific Limited is dedicated to enabling and empowering youth tobenefit from the region’s economic development and to create apositive impact in their lives and communities. Through a dedicatedvolunteer network, JA Asia Pacific Limited provides in-school andafter-school programs for students which focus on three key contentareas: work readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy. JAAsia Pacific envisions a future that young people dream big and, asa group, drive productive social and economic change.
The 18 Members JA Asia Pacific network is powered by over 30,000volunteers and mentors from all sectors of society, reaching morethan 650,000 students around the region.For moreinformation, visit www.jaasiapacific.orgAboutFedEx ExpressFedExExpress is one of the world’s largest express transportationcompanies, providing fast and reliable delivery to more than 220countries and territories. FedEx Express uses a globalair-and-ground network to speed delivery of time-sensitiveshipments, by a definite time and date.AboutFedEx Corp.FedEx Corp.(NYSE: FDX) provides customers and businesses worldwide with abroad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and businessservices. With annual revenue of $84 billion, the company offersintegrated business solutions through operating companies competingcollectively, operating collaboratively and innovating digitallyunder the respected FedEx brand. Consistently ranked among theworld’s most admired and trusted employers, FedEx inspires its570,000 team members to remain focused on safety, the highestethical and professional standards and the needs of their customersand communities. FedEx is committed to connecting people andpossibilities around the world responsibly and resourcefully, witha goal to achieve carbon-neutral operations by 2040. To learn more,please visit about.fedex.com.