Description
PROGRAMS -
Training Institute: A comprehensive 15-week program that teaches the art, technique, and business of fashion. Training includes extensive instruction in fashion business basics including marketing, sourcing, ethical manufacturing, and sustainability, along with personal finance. Students also learn how to construct made-to-measure clothing and accessories.
Business Incubator: We build their capacity by providing personalized consulting, access to capital, and professional facilities and equipment to Training Institute graduates and other small/emerging businesses. Courses include MWBE certification, negotiation strategies, and advanced garment production. This program also helps to place women in growth opportunity jobs, including apprenticeships and internships
Worker-Owned Cooperatives: Custom Collaborative develops employee-owned cooperative businesses, in support of equitable economic development, and ownership opportunities for all. In 2020, we launched a worker-owned cooperative, Fashion That Works Production, owned by Custom Collaborative Training Institute graduates.
Impact:
Graduates Whose Income Potential Increased: 100%
Graduates Who Started A Business: 83%
Graduates Who Work In The Industry: 56%
Graduates Who Sought Continued Learning: 31%
