Education and Training Requirements
High School
A well-rounded education while in high school is a good foundation for this field. Take business, computer, economics, math, environmental, and social science classes. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are important for this type of work so be sure to take English and writing classes. Ethical sourcing officers travel frequently, sometimes to other countries to visit suppliers; foreign language classes are helpful.
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