www.skillfast-uk.org
As the Sector Skills Council for the
clothing, footwear and textiles industry, Skillfast-UK has developed a
range of careers and educational resources. But what can it offer you?
Are you a teacher of design, fashion or
textiles?
Then you need to visit “Fabricadabra” – a dedicated website that has
been designed to assist those teaching at Key Stage 3 & 4, looking for
help in including work-related learning into the curriculum. The site
boasts a resources section where interactive CD-Roms can be purchased.
Details on Continual Professional Development workshops are also
available. Simply click below:
You can sign-up to the quarterly Fabricadabra e-bulletin by clicking on
the link below
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Are you a careers
advisor?
Did you know that the industry contributes £10 billion to the UK economy
each year, and that it offers real career opportunities?
Well by clicking on the logo below, you and your students can visit
“Just the Job” – a website featuring relevant job profiles, case studies
and a qualification search.
Even if a student has never previously considered working in the
clothing, footwear and textiles industry, it’s worth remembering that it
offers lots of jobs for people of all abilities.
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Perhaps a student wants to know more about working in fashion. If so
case studies, advice on work experience and a qualifications search can
be found be clicking on the link below. Not only that, those visiting
the site can listen to and read tips from leading names in the industry
including Lulu Guinness and Savile Row tailors.
Are you interested
in LMI?
If you are interested in Labour Market Intelligence (LMI), then
Skillfast-UK has produced an LMI pack specifically with you in mind.
Boasting four booklets; laundry & dry-cleaning, footwear & leather,
apparel and textiles, each features UK-wide industry statistics. These
include types of business activities, relevant websites, salary
expectations, education & training, qualifications expected, main skills
issues.
Email:
heather_mitchell@skillfast-uk.org to request your copy
And why not sign-up to our quarterly careers advisor e-bulletin “Working
Knowledge” by clicking on the link below and then
Sign Up
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