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Newsletter 5th March 2014
Dear all,
It’s National Apprenticeship Week and providing quality and career strengthening apprenticeships in the fashion and manufacturing sector is a big part of what we are all about. From Marks & Spencer, New Look, River Island and Top Shop to designer brands Jonathan Saunders, Marios Schwab, Roksanda Ilincic and many more we are proud to bring employers and apprentices together providing mutual benefit for both parties and the industry as a whole.
We also have our own in-house apprentices holding positions on the factory floor and at head office. Zoe Barrow, last year’s ‘Apprentice of the Year’ winner is about to complete her apprenticeship, a multi-tasking role at FashionCapital’s head office, and has just been offered a full-time job with us. Congratulations Zoe and very well deserved.
Zoe on winning Apprentice of the Year 2013
 “Without the apprenticeship programme I feel I wouldn’t have been able to achieve, or even dream of achieving half of that I have within the past 2 years. The knowledge and skills I’ve gained have really set my career in motion and have made me confident in what career path I want to follow. I can now see these amazing creations in store and on the catwalk truly understand the craftsmanship and manufacturing processes that have gone from making the sketch a design, something that without the apprenticeship I wouldn’t have truly appreciated.
I have now been offered a full time job at Fashion Enter, which I have happily accepted, and look forward to proving that the apprenticeship programme can kick start a long fashion career.
With the programme expanding every day the competition is getting tougher so I want to wish good luck to all the candidates this year. Stick at what you’re doing and your work will be appreciated within the company!”
On the matter of this year’s ‘Fashion Enter Apprentice of the Year’ 2014 – it has been such a close call with many of our apprentices showing a keen interest and enthusiastic approach to their roles. We are pleased to announce that the Fashion Enter Apprentice of the Year 2014 is going to two apprentices! Well done:
Dominique Aggrey
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Anna-Maria Michael
We’ll be hearing from them on this breaking news on the newsletter next week.
Additionally – Korrine Carson has just been hired by N16 Vintage as their latest apprentice, well done Korrine.
Apprenticeship Photo Shoot
As the UK’s number 1 provider of Fashion and Textile apprenticeships Fashion Enter have been busy making their own impact during the annual National Apprenticeship Week.
Last week an exclusive apprenticeship photo shoot was held at The Factory capturing some of our apprentices at work.
We can’t reveal too much but if you keep posted you’ll see soon enough!
For the meantime here are some exclusive behind-the-scenes shots…
Apprentices Get Involved!
 If you are an apprentice or an employer with an apprentice you can get involved!
Upload photos of your apprentices hard at work to Twitter using the hashtag #madebyapprentices for the chance to have them repined to the Number 10 Pinterest account. The 15 best images received during the week will be tweeted each day during National Apprenticeship Week by the Number 10 twitter account.
Another campaign is #Apprenticeships247 which is blog-like entries from apprentices, revealing what a day in the life of an apprentice is really like. You can keep up to date and check out the latest blogs via the Skillset Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/skillset) and Twitter pages. (https://twitter.com/SkillsetSSC)
Lastly make sure you share your interest in the annual 7-day campaign by tweeting using the hashtag #NAW2014 to Skillset (@SkillsetSSC) and NAS (@Apprenticeships) and share how apprentices have helped improve and grow your company.
Fashion Enter will be getting involved and sharing snippets from our 7 apprentices work days, so make sure you stay tuned via our Twitter (https://twitter.com/FashionCapital) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fashion-Textiles-Apprenticeship-Programme/191859080923027) pages!
Our Apprentices Visit Central St Martins
As a number of our Level 3 apprentices come to the end of their course they were treated to an educational trip to Central St Martins University on Friday 28th February 2014.
Renowned as the University that kick started the careers for the likes of Alexander McQueen, Mary Katrantzou and John Galliano. Students were treated to an archive of designs from some of the biggest designers to come through the doors.
Having an up close look into sketch books, old magazines and the designers graduate and most iconic pieces, our students were the first attendees allowed to touch the pieces without the use of gloves.
The information learnt will help the Level 3’s with finishing off and adding evidence to their portfolios.
If you’d be interested in booking a tour, check out the Central Saint Martins website for details: http://www.arts.ac.uk/csm/
On FashionCapital This Week…
The grand Dame of fashion journalism, Suzy Menkes, jumps ship after 25 years from the International New York Times to International Vogue Editor. It seems journalism post are now going global!
Andrea McCaul talks about Sarah Jessica Parker’s swift introduction to social media networking and Kate Macmillan, partner at Collyer Bristow, takes a look at the Lush V Amazon.co.uk case which resulted in a trade mark decision in the High Court.
Additionally in line with National Apprenticeship Week New Look introduces their current batch of apprentices and asks them what the experience has been like so far, to read their responses click here.
Youth Fashion Wandsworth Project – The Five Finalists
Last week (26th February) at Wandsworth Town Hall experts from the fashion industry and the Mayor of Wandsworth gathered to judge the mood boards and design ideas from the young candidates on the Youth Fashion Wandsworth Project.
Displaying to a panel of expert industry professionals, the judging panel was made up of Michaela Jedinak, Tanya Elizabeth, Jenny Holloway, Wendy Coley and Orsola De Castro and Mayor Angela Graham.
Judged on their creativity, ability throughout the competition, moodboards and designs the final 10 were then narrowed down to 5 lucky contestants. The 5 finalists are:
Lillian Esianor
Imogen Murphy
Isatou Ceesay
Nabilah Vazir
Letisha McDonald
The final 5 will now go onto take part in a pattern cutting masterclass to help in production of their designs at the Fashion Enter factory. The winning designs will be produced in time for the launch of 15th April at the Pump House Gallery in Wandsworth where the finished dresses will be displayed alongside other professional designers work.
“It was a big honour and I very much enjoyed it. It is great to see all the work and education you do with young inspiring people- all very inspiring!” Michaela Jedinak – Judge
Tottenham Hotspur Jobs Fair
Today Wednesday 5th March, the Tottenham Hotspur Foundation will be hosting a Jobs Fair offering careers and apprenticeship opportunities to residents in the area. As a part of National Apprenticeship Week the Foundation will be continuing its commitment to the local community and as we are local to the area we will be there spreading the word about the Stitching Academy and the various opportunities available in the manufacturing sector.
“Ensuring our young people gain the skills and training they need to fulfil their potential is vital to getting more of our residents into long-lasting employment. The apprenticeships on offer in Tottenham are a fantastic way for our young people to get a first foot on the jobs ladder.”
Councillor Joe Goldberg, cabinet member for employment
White Hart Lane Jobs Fair
Wednesday 5 March
12pm – 4pm
Highgate Wood School
This Friday we will also be visiting Highgate Wood School to talk to students about career opportunities in the fashion industry as well as the apprenticeship programme and the Stitching Academy. This will be followed by their careers fair in the afternoon.
Sample Sale
Our sample and fabric sale is back due to popular demand. Rolls of discounted fabrics along with high street and designer samples will be available at discounted prices – cash only please. Come on over to the Factory on Saturday 15th March from 10am until 4pm.
The Factory, Unit 14, 167, Hermitage Road, London N4.
Boutique Pick of the Week
The daffodils are out which can only mean one thing – spring is on its way and for spring a classic trench coat will see you through. This one by Ruby Rocks features a unique and striking bird print. In keeping with Fairtrade Fortnight the Ruby Rocks label is created in a small factory in Bali, where no children are employed and employees are all fairly paid well above the average for the country and industry.
Ruby Rocks Bird Print Trench Available in a UK size 6 to 20.
£53.82
Until next time, have a great week,
All the team at Fashion Capital x
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Unit 14, Crusader Estate
167 Hermitage Road
London
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