MENTORING PROGRAM 2025
Purpose:
To provide underrepresented school leavers from minority ethnic and / or low socio-economic backgrounds looking to access the Fashion sector, with valuable career insights, support, and guidance from industry professionals.
Goals:
Equip mentees with skills and knowledge for entering the workforce or higher education.
Foster professional connections between young individuals and industry professionals.
Build mentees' confidence and awareness of career options.
Application Deadline: 20th December 2024*
Mentoring Program runs from January to June 2025
Monthly Sessions, either in person or online
*extended
Eligibility & Terms
Mentees must be aged between 18 and 25, and from either a minority ethnic background or any ethnicity from a low socio-economic background. Mentees from Tower Hamlets, Hackney, Newham, Waltham Forest and Islington will be given priority. A commitment to monthly sessions for a 6 month period.
Mentors must be professionals with 3-5 years minimum experience working in the creative industries, and a passion for diversity and inclusion. A commitment of 1-2 hours per month for 6 months.