student/staff training

Ethics have a high profile in the fashion industry today. Are you equipped, as a tutor or student, with the knowledge and skills to engage with these issues? 

Fashioning an Ethical Industry (FEI) runs staff training and student workshops at universities and colleges (FE & HE) on themes related to working conditions in garment manufacture. Through our training events we encourage staff and students to critically examine different perspectives on workers’ rights and initiatives to improve conditions. FEI training combines our knowledge of the field with a participatory educational approach, building on participants’ existing knowledge and experience and using a range of activities and different media such as films, role-play and presentations.

Two staff training sessions per year are open to all universities and colleges and are free of charge. FEI can also run bespoke sessions at particular colleges, free to colleges and universities able to demonstrate commitment to teaching about ethical fashion - see the staff training section of the website for more information. Bespoke sessions can be subject - specific or aimed at developing a strategy for integrating ethical issues into the curriculum. All sessions will increase staff knowledge and share useful teaching materials.

Student workshops focus on the role of fashion students as future decision makers in the industry and encourage students to consider the potential of the fashion industry to bring about positive change in people’s lives, as well as the negative impact of current industry practices. Student workshops are free if booked for the same day as staff training events, or fees apply. For more information see the student workshop section of the website.

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