Objective
In an industry which has long been in a state of crisis, the prospects for many young designers are not encouraging. Different organisational models have been developed for stimulating growth in the clothing industry. This project proposes an innovation/virtual company model which will be used to promote the training of young designers in technological and managerial skills as a means to enhancing their employment prospects.
The innovation centre will provide shared resources including computer facilities, CAD/CAM, EDI, specialised equipment and manufacturing/retailing databases. It will also provide information and assistance on professional and technical questions. Designers will use the centre to develop technological skills and to identify areas of mutual cooperation. The virtual company will enable young designers to work together to gain new accounts and develop business plans. Areas of cooperation will also include joint promotional literature, joint Web sites, trade fairs, representation to local and national bodies and to professional/trade associations.
Workshops and seminars will be held during the implementation phase to ensure dissemination of information on progress and results. The project will pilot a model for micro-enterprise development which will be replicable in other industrial sectors characterised by fragmentation and SMEs. The scheme is NCVQ accredited.
Impact
Participants in the scheme will acquire essential skills in business development and design innovation as a prelude to setting up their own business.
Contract number : IRL/97/2/00677/PI/II.1.1.a/FPC
Domaine : Continuing vocational training
Contents :
Vocational qualifications
Sectoral development
Forecasting training needs
Products :
Training programmes/ curriculum
Trainig networks and consortia
Semi-autonomous/ flexible training
Public :
Young graduates
Unemployed
Trainers, designers & managers of training programmes
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Coordinator
2 Dublin
Ireland
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