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Liberty St, Ste 202 Wooster, OH 44691  \nLearn More at:  \n[starusa.org](starusa.org)  \nCustoms Broker Licensure Exam Prep Course Starts July 21, 2022 – [train@starusa.org](train@starusa.org)  \nBecoming a Licensed Customs Broker  \nBenefits of Getting Your License  \nStep-by-step Guide to Getting Your License  \nWhat to Expect on the Exam  \n8 Tips to Pass the Exam  \nStar USA’s Prep Course  \nBenefits of  \nbeing a licensed customs broker  \nBenefits   \nAs a licensed customs broker, you’ll hold a prestigious credential & be part of an elite group of professionals.  \n▪ There are only about 16,000 active licensed customs brokers in the U. S.  \n▪ Increased knowledge makes you more valuable to employers  \n▪ Shows you’re ambitious and professionally motivated  \nBenefits   \nHigher Income  \n▪ Average U.S. salary is ~$75,000-$80,000.  \n▪ States vary in average salaries:  \n D. C. $91,272  \n Maryland $84,537  \n Virginia $81,736  \n Massachusetts $89,466  \n Pennsylvania $82,065  \n California $93,000  \n Florida $50,860  \nBenefits   \nJob Security and Opportunity  \n▪ According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics:  \n Projected job growth: 4-6%  \n➢ If there are currently 16,000 active brokers and a projected 30,000 job openings by 2023, there’s a high demand for this profession.  \nStep-by-Step Guide  \nStep-by-Step Guide    \nStep 1 – Make the decision!  \n▪ Decide you want to become a Licensed Customs Broker  \n▪ Write down the reasons why  \n▪ Think about any reasons why not  \n▪ Tell others and start building a support system  \nStep-by-Step Guide    \nStep 2 – Find a prep course  \n▪ The exam is offered twice per year – April and October  \n▪ Enroll in a prep course 3-6 months before the exam  \n▪ Find a course that provides  \n Updated, on-demand lessons  \n Live sessions with the instructor  \n Handouts & resources  \n Homework & practice tests  \n Final exam test & review  \n Group discussions  \nStep-by-Step Guide    \nStep 3 – Gather your resources  \n▪ This is an open-book, open-note exam. 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