Special American Business Internship Training Program
Promoting Partnerships, Generating Results
SABIT GROUP PROGRAM
DAIRY PROCESSING AND PACKAGING
for Eurasia
September 12 – October 10, 2009
SCOPE AND MISSION
The Special American Business Internship Training (SABIT) Diary Processing and Packaging Program is designed to train up to 20 mid- to senior-level executives from the Eurasian dairy industry. These delegates, screened and selected by the U.S. Department of Commerce, represent companies and associations who are seeking information on technologies, equipment and management practices.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
The Diary Processing and Packaging Program will provide a comprehensive understanding of the dairy industry in the United States. The goal is for these high-level professionals to return home with the skills and knowledge necessary to affect change and make improvements within their own organizations, countries and the region.
BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATION
This is a unique opportunity for U.S. organizations to provide industry insight and training while showcasing their products and services to Eurasian counterparts. In addition, U.S. organizations hosting this delegation can start to build relationships with these professionals to exchange information and contacts. Through these valuable contacts, host companies can better explore commercial opportunities and partnerships in the region.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
This program will begin September 12, 2009 in Washington, DC with an orientation and visits to relevant government agencies and associations in the Washington, DC-area. During the remaining three weeks the delegation will travel to select regions and cities across the country to meet with leading U.S. dairies, equipment manufacturers, associations and state agencies.
HOST THIS DELEGATION
SABIT is currently looking for U.S. hosts to provide training for a few hours or a full day at their organizations. Training will cover the following topics that are relevant to the delegates, and represents some of the current challenges they face within their organizations:
 | Dairy operations and equipment |
| Packaging |
| Product trends |
| Organic products |
| Additives |
| Federal, state and industry standards |
| Consumer education and protection |
| Cooperatives |
COST OF PARTICIPATION
SABIT will cover the majority of program costs for all delegates, including round-trip airfare to the United States, U.S. domestic travel, lodging, insurance, meals and incidental expenses, and interpreters to travel with the group. In turn, U.S. host companies and organizations are asked to provide their industry expertise in the topics pertaining to this particular program.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
To learn more about this program, please contact:
Becky Long, International Trade Specialist
Telephone: (202) 482-3637
Fax: (202) 482-2443
E-mail: becky.long@mail.doc.gov
Liza Sobol, Deputy Director
Telephone: (202) 482-4210
Fax: (202) 482-2443
E-mail: liza.sobol@mail.doc.gov