For Business - Fashion and Textile
The Cutting IT project: October 2004 - December 2007
A European funded project based within the fashion and textile industry in East London. Cutting IT is a partnership initiative designed to assist in the revitalisation of the sector. East London has long been a centre for fashion and textiles.
But in recent years, due largely to intense and growing competition from low cost imports, the sector has been in steady decline. Manufacturing output has fallen by one third during the past decade alone.
In order to survive, the sector has to adapt. This means responding creatively to new trading and market conditions. The Cutting IT project, funded by Equal, is designed to support employers and employees, by ensuring access to a skilled workforce, capable of delivering the high value, niche market products and services, to compete effectively in a global market.
ELeL is working in partnership with NCFE to develop a range of sector-specific free business development and training services, on and off line.
Courses will include computer skills, literacy, numeracy, fashion and textile business skills, and English language.
The scope of Cutting IT includes introduction of new leaner manufacturing techniques and business development initiatives to ensure businesses can adapt to new market conditions. It is also creating clear career pathways and progression routes, by bringing together training providers and industry organisations.
Just some of the benefits to your business
- Free access to flexible learning programmes designed specifically for the fashion and textile industry.
- Employee career pathways to nationally recognised level 3 and 4 qualifications.
- Access to a sector-specific business mentoring network, using successful role models, particularly from ethnic minorities and women.
- Workforce development, leading to job creation and enhanced employee retention.
- Improved manufacturing techniques and design services.
- Help with business development and identifying training needs.
There are twelve partners involved in the Cutting IT project:
- London Apparel Resource Centre
- Skillfast UK
- NCFE - Centre of Vocational Excellence in Textile and Manufacturing Design
- East London E-Learning
- Cambridge Training and Development Ltd
- London Borough of Newham
- Business Link for London
- University of East London
- Fashion Awareness Direct
- Rich Mix
- Central London Partnerships
- Fashion-Enter
- FashionCapital
There are also several associate partners, including:
- Sew East
- British Fashion Council (BFC)
- The Savile Row Tailors Association
To find out more about the Cutting IT project, call 0870 2012 000
Email:info@easy2learn.co.uk