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Training opportunities for women in footwear industry
WOMEN workers in England's footwear and leather industry could be climbing the career
ladder over the next nine
months, thanks to a new training initiative called Women and
Work.
The programme, which is run by Skillfast-UK, the Sector Skills Council for fashion and textiles, aims to help women to develop their technical and management skills, so they can develop within their company and progress to higher-level jobs.
Through Women and Work, footwear and leather employers based in England can access training grants of up to £600 per female employee.
WOMEN workers in England's footwear and leather industry could be climbing the career
ladder over the next nine
months, thanks to a new training initiative called Women and
Work.
The programme, which is run by Skillfast-UK, the Sector Skills Council for fashion and textiles, aims to help women to develop their technical and management skills, so they can develop within their company and progress to higher-level jobs.
Through Women and Work, footwear and leather employers based in England can access training grants of up to £600 per female employee.
Students shortlisted in contest
A FINALIST shortlist has been released for the Cordwainers' Student Design Competition.
For the past six months the London College of Fashion has been collaborating with footwear website, VivaLaDiva.com in a search for the best emerging talent.
The aim was to invest in future talent by turning the winning designs into brand new styles suitable to sell on the site, alongside established brands.
A FINALIST shortlist has been released for the Cordwainers' Student Design Competition.
For the past six months the London College of Fashion has been collaborating with footwear website, VivaLaDiva.com in a search for the best emerging talent.
The aim was to invest in future talent by turning the winning designs into brand new styles suitable to sell on the site, alongside established brands.
