FEL (FTA) Leicester is proud to be the first provider to deliver a Skills Bootcamp course in the garment industry. We take great pride in ourselves and our dedicated tutors who have done an exceptional job in delivering this programme.
We were successful in our Wave 5 application, marking our first year offering the Skills Bootcamp. A total of 54 individuals enrolled, and 52 candidates successfully completed the course. Of those, 37 were interviewed by various garment industry businesses across Leicester.
Many local businesses reached out to us for support in filling vacancies, and we were able to assist them through this Fashion and Textiles Skills Bootcamp. Some of the businesses we worked with include Barrie Knitwear, Stopstart Clothing, Data Image Group, ESPL and Shahtex.
We are especially proud to have helped four unemployed individuals secure full-time jobs through this programme. One of them, Pragna (pictured right), regained her confidence and developed essential skills, enabling her to re-enter the garment industry workforce.
Pragna said: “After I was made redundant I was looking for a job. I tried so many places and then I met Fashion-Enter at a job fair. All the staff were really helpful, after discussing everything with them I joined the Skills Bootcamp course at Fashion-Enter. I was working in the garment industry so I already knew how to do a lot of things but there were a few things I couldn’t to do – so I learned new techniques such as how to repair and upcycle.
“By doing the course I gained lots of confidence, built on my journey and made new friends. I went on interviews as well with several Leicester companies and I got a job at ESPL, working as a multi-skilled machinist, full-time, 4-days a week. So I would like to say thank you very much to Fashion-Enter and all the staff and my tutors, and also to the council who helped fund the course.”
Our Stage 1 application for Wave 6 has also been approved, and we are aiming for an even higher success rate this year. Enrolment is now open, and we have already started adding candidates to our waiting list.
If you’re interested in enrolling, please contact us at: fcftaleicester@fashion-enter.com