What is the FirstMove Programme?
A unique initiative from the Fashion Business Resource Studio, aimed at supporting final year London College of Fashion students to make the transition from education into the world of full time employment.
- Programme specifically designed to offer “employability in action” support
- Enables access to career opportunities and employment for a number of final year students at LCF
- Provide a head start for graduates on your journey into creative work
- Diagnostics, coaching and mentoring
- Hand selected ‘matching’ of individual to employment opportunities
The LCF FirstMove Programme aims to respond to the difficulties students face when embarking on a career within the fashion and lifestyle industries. FirstMove connects LCF’s new and emerging talent with employment opportunities through a programme of support that provides industry context and harnesses employability skills.
Fashion Industry Employment Workshops/Seminars
- Inspiration from established fashion professionals
- Valuable insight into the requirements of the fashion industry
- Access to graduate roles, fast track applications
- Brand knowledge
- Your questions answered
Fashion Industry Open Days
- Networking opportunity within departments and with professionals working in key industry roles
- Valuable insight into the daily life of fashion careers
- A chance to learn more about your favourite fashion brands/companies
- Talks to teams relevant to your chosen career
Mentorship
- Ongoing personal fashion industry advice before and after graduation
- Career guidance
- Valuable industry insight from a fashion professional
- Key contact and networking opportunity
Find out more about FirstMove Programme mentoring
How do I apply?
Students will be asked to submit a CV, cover letter and details of FirstMove workshop/presentations attended. Based on quality and content of applications which meet the selection criteria, applicants will be invited for interview, from which offers will be made to successful candidates.
Please stay connected to the LCF FirstMove website for specific details of the 2011/2012 submission deadline.