Fashion-Enter Ltd and its educational arm – Fashion Technology Academy, was invited to participate in a two-day event, “The King’s Trust: Get Hired,” in collaboration with Octopus Energy, held on September 24th and 25th in central London.
The event aims to bring together young people aged 18 to 30 who are eager to explore a variety of opportunities, including entry-level positions, work experience placements, internships, apprenticeships, and training programmes.
Lan Leeder, Head of Education, attended the event and delivered a presentation about the Fashion Technology Academy (FTA). She spoke to a group of young people interested in the fashion industry and ways to support them, such as learning new skills or doing an apprenticeship.
Lan also explained the various types of jobs available in the fashion industry and supported the King’s Trust’s mission to combat youth unemployment by offering advice on finding work and emphasising the importance of networking and learning new skills.
(Day 1 – Lan talking about the opportunities and courses at FEL / FTA)
(Panel discussions on reducing youth unemployment)
Event Highlights:
– Panel discussions
– Employability workshops covering CV writing, job applications, interviews, and job searching
– Employer pitches
– Live interviews, preparation support, and meaningful engagement during the two days
– Internships aimed at developing skills and identifying future talent
– Apprenticeships to cultivate the next generation of skilled professionals
– Training programs designed to equip young people with industry-relevant skills
(Day 2 – live interviews and careers advice)
Lan Leeder said: “It was a fantastic event. It was lovely to meet the young people and talk about the fashion industry in general, as well as what we can offer in terms of training at Fashion-Enter / FTA.”