A Passion For Fashion!
Youth Employment Services YES has teamed up with Toronto Fashion Incubator (TFI) to create this amazing opportunity for youth to learn about entrepreneurship and fashion design.
Are you…
Interested in fashion?
Looking to be your own boss?
Between the ages of 16 and 29?
Then you belong in A Passion for Fashion!
Youth Employment Services YES has teamed up with Toronto Fashion Incubator (TFI) to create this amazing opportunity for youth to learn about entrepreneurship and the fashion industry.
A Passion for Fashion participants will receive:
- Workshops on starting your own business
- Workshops on fashion and marketing
- One-on-one mentorship
- Assistance in creating a business plan and building a portfolio
- Entrance into the Fashionista’s Den Competition and win $1000, a one-year membership to TFI and 50 hours of business advisory and fashion mentorship for free!
Born from of a partnership between two cutting-edge organizations, A Passion for Fashion marries Youth Employment Services YES’s expertise in youth entrepreneurship with the Toronto Fashion Incubator’s (TFI) success in inspiring new fashion design talent. Now in its second year, this exciting program gives young fashion designers and entrepreneurs the opportunity to explore the world of entrepreneurship in the fashion industry, for FREE!
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A PASSION FOR FASHION! 2010 - 2011 WORKSHOPS
Who can register?
Anyone between the ages of 16 - 29 can attend the FREE workshops! No fashion or business experience required.
How to register:
- Select your preferred date and time for each workshop
- Be sure that you signed up for all six workshops. (To be eligible to enter the Fashionista’s Den you must complete all six workshops.)
- Click on the date to register online
- Fill in the required information
- Confirm your registration
Having difficulties registering, need to switch a date or have a question? Contact Gail McInnes at 416.504.5516 ext. 268 or gail_mcinnes@yes.on.ca.
Business 101: Set Up & Operations
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 2pm - 4pm
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 6pm – 8pm
Monday, September 27, 2010 6pm – 8pm
Thursday, October 14, 2010 6pm – 8pm
Friday, November 5, 2010 2pm – 4pm
Business 102: Pricing
Friday, August 20, 2010 2pm - 4pm
Tuesday, September 7, 2010 6pm – 8pm
Monday, October 4, 2010 6pm – 8pm
Thursday, October 21, 2010 6pm – 8pm
Friday, November 12, 2010 2pm – 4pm
Business 103: Finance
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 2pm – 4pm
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 6pm – 8pm
Thursday, October 28, 2010 6pm – 8pm
Monday, November 8, 2010 6pm – 8pm
Friday, November 19, 2010 2pm – 4pm
Fashion 101: Developing A Line
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 2pm – 4pm
Thursday, September 2, 2010 6pm – 8pm
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 6pm – 8pm
Tuesday, October 12, 2010 6pm – 8pm
Tuesday, October 26, 2010 6pm – 8pm
Fashion 102: Sales & Marketing
Friday, August 27, 2010 2pm – 4pm
Thursday, September 9, 2010 6pm – 8pm
Wednesday, September 29, 2010 6pm – 8pm
Monday, October 18, 2010 6pm – 8pm
Tuesday, November 9, 2010 6pm – 8pm
Fashion 103: Fashion Presentation & Illustration
Friday, September 17, 2010 2pm – 4pm
Wednesday, October 6, 2010 6pm – 8pm
Monday, October 25, 2010 6pm – 8pm
Wednesday, November 3, 2010 6pm – 8pm
Tuesday, November 16, 2010 6pm – 8pm
All workshops are FREE!
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SIGN UP FOR OUR MAILING LIST!
Keep informed about program information, upcoming seminars, information about the Fashionista’s Den Competition and other A Passion for Fashion news!
Sign up HERE.
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CONTACT
Gail McInnes
Coordinator
gail_mcinnes@yes.on.ca
416-504-5516 ext. 268











