Summer internships in the Fashion Industry (Sewing-behind the scene)
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Ricochet
1610 S El Camino Real
San Mateo, CA
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Application Deadline: Available Year-round
Position: 5 Part-time, Unpaid
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Description
Ricochet Wearable Art Academy for Highschool and College studentsDISCOVER the Fashion Industry
through our internship Programs:
-Business
-Sewing
-Photography
Ricochet is a company that takes pride in giving back to the community and working with people from all walks of life.
“I would like to be an inspiration to others through my designs and my teaching, and explore our sense of creativity with the environment in mind.”
Jill Pillot
Why intern at Ricochet Wearable Art Academy?
To gain valuable experience and explore the many different aspects the fashion industry has to offer in a small and safe business environment.
What’s in it for you?
Work at your own pace
Learn techniques
Develop your skills with hands on projects
Expand your interests
Challenge your mind
What you’ll do at Ricochet?
Build up your resume and a competitive profile
Acquire self-confidence
Become independent
Receive school credits, a recommendation letter, a certificate of completion, gift certificate and an acknowledgement on our website
You will be working side by side with Jill Pillot, the creator and de-signer of Ricochet, a unique line of one-of-a-kind clothes for women and children, using rescued materials
Ricochet Wearable Art Academy provides programs fostering a collaborative learning environment that helps students grow their ideas, while expanding their skill set, and building their confidence.
We also offer sewing internship/campsfor high school students.For more details contact us
at 650-345-8740 or send us an email.
Although this is a non-paid opportunity, you will definitely gain useful knowledge that will help you grow while interning with us. Commission can be made after completing your term.
Please feel free to ask for more about our internship programs and email us
about why this position interests you at ricochet1610@yahoo.com
Responsibilities
Sewing ProgramPerfect for sewing addicts and fashionistas
Sewing programs for all levels:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Having sewing experience is a plus, but not man-datory. For those without experience, we recommend to be part of our 6 week sewing classes.
You will learn sewing techniques,, take measurements, cut, pin, design, use different types of fabrics with the envi-ronment in mind.
This is an enriching opportunity for anyone of any age who dreams about sewing, learning and having fun making clothes.
Requirements
Our apprenticeship is a personalized learning experience that is open to everyone, regardless of background or skill level. Ricochet aims to be a helping hand for students in their transition to a suc-cessful career.Ricochet is looking for assistants interested in interning a minimum of 6 hours a week
for a period of 2-3 months period
48 H for high school students
(period of 2 months)
60H for College and adult students (period of 3 months)
Internships are offered all year around and
all shifts are available.
You’ll be working at our San Mateo store, open
Tuesday-Friday 11AM-6PM and Saturday 12PM-4PM.