Fashion Capital UK are currently looking for 45 people who wish to train as technical production staff based in London, to experience the British fashion industry.

The opportunity is open to students studying and interested in fashion around the world.

The training opportunity includes training on the entire pipeline from design, assessing customer requirements, pattern making and specifications, production and construction of garments, outsourcing, planning production schedules, solving quality issues, and incorporates working with natural fibres including fine wools.

Kara Hurry, Senior Business Development Manager for Australian Wool Innovation commented, “It is fantastic to see programmes supporting education within the fashion industry and assisting in placing students within the industry. Education is integral in maintaining an understanding of wool and appreciation of the natural fibre within the global fashion industry”.

The training opportunity is open to a wide variety of age groups. Students from 16 to 19 years of age can train for free, while those aged 19 to 24 can apply for subsidised places.

Fashion Capital UK was established in 2001 and includes a factory, workshop, retail boutiques, showrooms which support emerging designers selling their collections direct to the high street, and business mentoring services.

Visit  http://www.fashioncapital.co.uk/Learning/Apprenticeship/23020-Apprentice-Further-Information.html for further information on the programme.

Further information: Contact AWI London office.