Fashion Capital

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The Fashion Technology Academy (FTA) is a collaboration with Fashion Enter Ltd - sister company to FashionCapital.co.uk, Haringey Council, DWP and global e-tailer ASOS.com.

Opened in March 2015 the fully equipped FTA is an extension of the successful Stitching Academy and includes a range of qualifications at Levels 1 to 4, which cover the entire of the ‘Garment life cycle’ including Stitching, Production and Pattern Cutting. Fashion Enter are also one of the largest training providers of Apprenticeships at levels 3 and 4 within Apparel Manufacturing (fashion) working with employers such as ASOS.com, Marks & Spencer, River Island and House of Fraser.

The academy is the first apparel manufacturing training academy in the country to operate alongside a live factory and fashion studio ensuring that students gain exposure to real ‘Best of British’ manufacturing whilst training for their qualifications. The FTA has been created to train a new generation of skilled workers ensure that the UK apparel manufacturing sector continues to thrive.

The FTA regularly hosts educational visits from schools, colleges and universities along with industry professionals to deepen knowledge and understanding about manufacturing and the training and career options available. Along with a broad range of training programmes and workshops the Academy also provides seminars and bespoke courses in continual professional and personal development.