Three months ago, we welcomed Lynn Bogaert, a new intern at Flanders Investment & Trade - Canada. Lynn graduated @Bachelor Idea & Innovation Management Erasmushogeschool Brussel. It was a pleasure to work with Lynn and wish her every success in the future.
➩ ABOUT LAST SPRING From March until May, I had the chance to intern @Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT) in the Montréal office. 🍁 FIT is an autonomous agency of the "Vlaamse overheid", facilitating the internationalization of the Flemish economy, translating into: ➥ Developing Flanders internationalization strategy in co-creation. ➥ Attracting foreign companies to invest & expand in Flanders. ➥ Supporting Flemish companies in international exporting. ➥ Promoting Flanders-based innovation. Quick overview of my internship? Check the carousel below. 👇 • WHY? I was selected for a scholarship from the Flemish Government, completing my graduation internship in Canada. 🎯 The graduation intership was part of my bachelor's degree in Idea & Innovation Management. 🎓 • WHAT? My responsibilities centered around identifying opportunities in Canada for the Flemish economy, focusing on: ➥ Analyzing the market dynamics of Canada: Mapping growing economic markets & competitors in Canada for the Flemish economy. 🧠 ➥ Advising Flemish companies on entering the Canadian market: Connecting Flemish companies to potential Canadian suppliers and buyers & advising on Canadian economic regulations. 🤝 • TAKEAWAYS I had the chance to be actively involved in the day-to-day operations strategic internationalization to Canada. 📈 This allowed me to: 1️⃣ Get insight in Canadian market dynamics & equity culture. 2️⃣ Strengthen my knowledge in economic regulations. 3️⃣ Refine my skills in strategic business advise. 4️⃣ Expand my professional network. • SPECIAL THANKS ✨Big thanks✨ to Yves Lapere for the internship opportunity & strengthening my business skills with your expertise. ✨Big thanks✨ to Katleen Chevaillier to guide me in the dynamics of the Canadian market. ✨Big thanks✨ to Cédric Eerebout for the administrative coordination of my graduation internship.