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As an alternative route into industry, Flourish In Diversity CIC are launching a full-time salaried Fashion training programme that aims to up-skill school leavers from minority ethnic and low socioeconomic backgrounds. This programme will support underrepresented talent access and prosper within the fashion sector. 

The programme collaborates with brand partners to take trainees through the fashion product cycle. Focusing exclusively on sustainable and ethical practice - an industry skills gap - the programme looks to alternative practices as well as future technologies for cleaner and fairer solutions.

On completion of the programme, trainees will have the opportunity to apply for a 3 month paid internship with brand partners.

Dates: 31st July - 11th August 2023. Full-time: Monday to Friday

Salary: £11.95/hr at London Living Wage 2023

Location: Islington.

Closing date: 28th April 2023

Eligibility & Terms

  • Candidates must be aged between 18 and 21, and from either a minority ethnic background or any ethnicity from a low socio-economic background.

  • Candidates must have a Fashion related A-Level or equivalent.

  • Candidates will be set an industry brief alongside training and present to a panel at the close of the programme for the opportunity of a paid internship with one of our brand partners.

  • Candidates from Tower Hamlets, Hackney, Newham, Waltham Forest and Islington will be given priority.

  • Unauthorised absence may result in wages being withheld and persistent absence could result in dismissal from the programme.

If you are a business interested in taking part or supporting our programme please contact us here.