By Gertrude OPPONG KYEREMEH
Vlisco Ghana, a company that is into clothing and accessories as well as
textile business, has a launched a tailoring academy to train underprivileged
and motivated girls to boost their livelihoods.
The Vlisco
Tailoring Academy, which is in partnership with Joyce Ababio College of
Creative Design and Prolink Organisation, has enrolled 14 young women to
undertake an integrated tailoring education programme for 2014/2015 academic
year.
The
Managing Director of Vlisco Ghana, Mr. Kofi Boateng, said the aim of the
academy is to facilitate women’s empowerment in the country and support young
women to reach their financial autonomy.
"For
Vlisco Group, the investment in the African fashion world and the empowerment
of women are the drivers for a long-lasting initiative; creating a platform
that connects African's talent and creativity with the knowledge and activities
of the Group in Africa and global fashion world."
He said
the partnership will facilitate Ghanaian fashion talent and facilitate education,
funding, coaching and employment in an integrated training programme.
"Vlisco
Tailor Academy connects the know-how on fashion education of Joyce Ababio
College with the business activities of Vlisco Group," he said.
Trudi
Nunoo, Director Prolink, advised the trainees to persevere, aim for a higher
level and not relent in their quest for success.
She
disclosed that the 14 selected young women were screened through a rigorous
interview and writing skills process that was done across the country.
Ellen
Hagan, Managing Director of L'aine Service, said: "We need a progressive
mentality for women's empowerment and leadership. We need to dare to be the change,
force the change where necessary.
"To
dare means to take risks, to step out of our comfort zones and let hope triumph
fear and learning conquer ignorance."
