Residents of the Seven Sisters area of Haringey have the opportunity to learn about the world of fashion and if they meet the required standards, can then obtain jobs in the industry locally.

"Stitch in Time" is a project supported by the Bridge New Deal for Communities, Haringey Council and the Florentina Clothing Village in Seven Sisters. It is being run by Fashion Enter, a fashion industry training organisation which works with some of the big names in fashion such as ASOS.com and River Island.

Trainees will initially be assessed and if they are suitable will be given two weeks intensive introduction into the fashion industry followed by a two week work placement with a local garment manufacturer. The project will start in the next 2 weeks.

A survey carried out by Fashion Enter and the Florentina Clothing Village showed that 23 of the companies in the village were currently looking to employ up to 47 people locally if they had the necessary skills.

Jenny Holloway, Director of Fashion-Enter said "The current credit crunch has been good for manufacturers in the clothing industry as a lot of work has been returned to the UK from abroad due to the fall in the value of the pound".

Trainees would not have their benefits affected if they take part in the course.

Anybody who is interested in becoming a trainee on this initial project should contact either Sylvia Long or Claire Kinsella at Job Centre Plus in Tottenham on 0208 365 5200.

Alternatively contact Emma White on 0208 800 9979.