Sanna from the Fashion Technology Academy (FTA) Fashion Hub in Leicester recently attended The Moat Community College Post-16 Options Evening, held on 4th December alongside the school’s Year 11 Parents Evening. The event was designed to raise awareness of the wide range of education and career pathways available to students as they plan their next steps after secondary school.
The evening provided an opportunity for both Year 11 students and their parents to explore different post-16 options, including sixth forms, apprenticeships, higher education routes such as De Montfort University (DMU), vocational training programmes and alternative pathways such as the Army. The walk-through format allowed families to visit different stands before and after their appointments, encouraging open conversations and enabling them to ask detailed questions about each option.
Representing the FTA Fashion Hub, Sanna spoke with parents and students about the range of fashion and garment technology courses / apprenticeships available, explaining how these programmes can lead to practical skills, industry experience and clear pathways into employment within the fashion and manufacturing sector. Particular emphasis was placed on FTA courses funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), as well as the Skills Bootcamp Programme, which are designed to support learners into work or further training.
The event was a valuable opportunity to highlight the diverse routes into the fashion industry and to showcase how FTA supports young people and career changers with accessible, industry-focused education and training.