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Fashion School
(UK) 60 places will be available to 16-18 year olds at the new £20 million 'Fashion Academy' set to be opened this September. Students will have the opportunity to learn fundemental skills about the retail industry and it is hoped that the amount of places will rise to 350 once established.
The academy is jointly funded by the government and billionnaire and BHS owner Phillip Green.
Courses will combine lessons and work experience, including 'master classes' by bosses and visits to suppliers and factories.
Education Secretary Ruth Kelly said: 'By supporting this joint venture Philip Green is showing a real commitment to productive partnership in education.
'The academy will promote fashion retail as a career, and will deliver a flow of young people to the industry with excellent skills.'
Is this a start of a trend where commercial groups are investing directly into the educational system? Phatgnat recently noted Warner Bros. investment into a High School for the Arts, here. There are obvious rewards for such ventures for both sides and Phatgnat feels that this 'space' will continue to grow.
BBC News: full story here.
Filed by DK on March 25 2005
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