Education & Training
New qualifications profile in Luxury Footwear Manufacturing
The new profile and training programme was created as part of the development of the European Erasmus+ funded project High-End Shoe (HES)
Launch of new Erasmus+ project on digital skills
CEC, the European Confederation of the Footwear Industry, has announced the new project on Digital Skills for Textile, Clothing, Leather, and Footwear Industries
Pensole launches first class focusing on material design
The Footwear Design Academy announced the launch of Pensole|MLab Powered by Vibram, a hands-on, four-week, intensive design immersion program focused on material design
SLEM starts new innovation program
International innovation institute SLEM has developed a new 9-month program to inspire professionals and companies in new ways of thinking about footwear aiming to positively impact and improve the industry
Foot Locker scholar athletes program kicks off
The Foot Locker Foundation, the charitable arm of Foot Locker, announced the launch of its 2016-2017 Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Program
India focus on leather oriented courses
The India’s Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has announced a series of training courses dedicated to several areas of the leather industry
Australia launches women’s-only footwear production line in Lahore
The aim of this new initiative from MDF (Market Development Facility) is to boost a better working environment for Pakistani women
Step to Sustainability promotes debate on sustainable footwear production
The European Project Step to Sustainability presented its findings in a Final Conference during the latest edition of the GDS trade fair, held in Dusseldorf on the 28th of July
Workshop Green Shoes for a Sustainable Life to be presented at GDS
From the 26th to the 28th of July trade visitors from the shoe sector will be able to learn about the current trends and innovations revolving around shoes and accessories at the Düsseldorf trade fair
UNIDO signs e-learning software agreement with Pakistan
The UN body has officially signed a co-operation agreement with officials from Pakistan at the Expert Panel meeting in Mwanza on the 22nd of June
Cordwainer Footwear Student of the Year announced
15 finalists from the Universities of Northampton, De Montfort and University of the Arts London presented their portfolios as part of the Cordwainer Footwear Student of the Year Competition
Church competition with four winners
With this sponsorship from Church & Co students will see their footwear designs come to life
Toms to donate 3 million pairs of shoes
The initiative occurs integrated in the partnership with Children International and is aimed to assist kids in need
Bangladesh leather industry focus on training
The Skills for Employment Investment Program (SEIP) is being implemented for the leather sector. With this new deal the local entities are expecting to boost productivity
FFANY names winners of scholarship
The Fashion Footwear Association of New York (FFANY) and Arsutoria School in Milan have announced the winners and finalists of the 2016 Joseph C. Moore Footwear Scholarship-
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