SABIT Programs

  • 22.06.2017

SABIT is currently recruiting candidates for “Energy Efficiency and Renewables in Residential and Commercial Construction” and “Intermodal Transportation and Logistics” programs.

Energy Efficiency and Renewables in Residential and Commercial Construction

SABIT provides trainees the opportunity to become familiar with a U.S. industry sector and its regulations, make contacts to establish valuable business relationships, learn about innovative technologies, equipment, and services, and understand market-based business concepts.

The program will be 3 weeks in length, beginning with one week of training which may include sessions on policy, legislation, standards, certification, business plan development, cross-cultural negotiations and management for global business. This will be followed by site visits and meetings with a cross-section of the U.S. construction industry utilizing energy-efficient construction technique and/or incorporating renewable energy into their construction projects.

The program is opened for participants from Ukraine, Moldova, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Russia and Central Asia.

Applicants for this SABIT program must be in positions of significant decision-making responsibility in their employing organizations and have several years of industry experience to be considered for participation. Knowledge of English language is not required to participate in this program. The program will be conducted in English with a simultaneous translation into Russian.

The program dates are September 9 – 30, 2017.

The deadline for submitting applications is July 14, 2017.


SABIT covers expenses related to travel from Kyiv or Istanbul to Washington and back, accommodation, medical insurance and 400 USD stipendium for the whole period. Successful candidates should cover visa fee and meal expenses.

Intermodal Transportation and Logistics

We are accepting applications from professionals working in the intermodal transportation and logistics industry; 3PL and logistics companies; terminal operators (ports, rail, barge, distribution centers); companies constructing intermodal facilities, government bodies in charge of developing intermodal facilities.

The program will be 3 weeks in length, including attendance of Intermodal Expo 2017 in Long Beach, California. The training includes sessions on policy, legislation, business skills, business plan development, cross-cultural negotiations and management for global business. This will be complemented by site visits and meetings with a cross-section of U.S. companies in the intermodal transportation and logistics industry.

The program is opened for participants from Ukraine, Moldova, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Russia and Central Asia.

Applicants for this SABIT program must be in positions of significant decision-making responsibility in their employing organizations and have several years of industry experience to be considered for participation. Knowledge of English language is not required to participate in this program. The program will be conducted in English with a simultaneous translation into Russian.

The program dates are September 9 – 30, 2017.
The deadline for submitting applications is July 14, 2017.

SABIT covers expenses related to travel from Kyiv or Istanbul to Washington and back, accommodation, medical insurance and 400 USD stipendium for the whole period. Successful candidates should cover visa fee and meal expenses.

To apply for these programs, a participant should fill in application form, prepare letter of recommendation and send it to the following e-mail address: Nataliia.shknyeyeva@trade.gov before the program deadline. I’m ready to answer all questions and can be reached by phone +38 095 274 02 15; +380 44 521 52 22 or by e-mail.

Application form for this training is attached and also available at the SABIT web-page: http://www.sabitprogram.org/index.php?option=calendar&Itemid=73

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