Grossmont College will offer the only customs broker license examination review course in Southern California beginning Saturday, July 27. The course, held on six consecutive Saturdays, is designed to help people working in the field of importing pass the rigorous exam given twice annually by United States Customs. Less than ten percent of the people attempting the exam pass.
 
     The services of a licensed broker are required to clear higher value shipments through customs. For business entities engaged in importing, having a broker's license on the premises is a definite asset. Customs broker's license holders can also work for an established customs, freight forwarder, or can start their own business.

     Leslie Pembroke, a licensed broker since 1988 and an office manager for a local customs broker is course instructor. According to Pembroke, "We have found that our course can improve an individuals' chance of passing by 300 to 400 percent. We made a computer analysis of the last several exams and identified those sections of the customs regulations and tariffs that appear most often on the exam."
 
     Customs brokers must be U.S. citizens and 21 years of age.
 
     For information about enrollment and fees, call the Grossmont College International Business Program at 619-644-7519. There is a discount for early enrollment (30 days before the start of the course) and for enrolling two or more participants from the same company.
 
     Classes will be held on the Grossmont College campus, 8800 Grossmont College Drive, in the Griffin Gate Seminar Room, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Driving instructions are available at www.grossmont.net.