Thirty-five women celebrated their certification in haute couture skills in the Johanna Ortiz School, after completing a technical and practical training program for their personal growth and future employment. During six months of training, participants honed technical and creative skills, opening new doors for their development in the fashion industry.
The program, which closed with an exhibition runway showing garments produced by the students, was made possible by several institutions committed to women’s social and vocational development. The Alvaralice Foundation, Promigas Foundation and SENA, Colombia’s national vocational training service, were key in making this program a reality. Collaboration among these entities demonstrated how synergy can become a engine for change and development in communities needing support for access to employment opportunities.
This achievement is not only a significant advancement in the lives of the 35 female graduates; it also contributed to development of the nation’s fashion industry. Certified graduates are better prepared to develop their own businesses, find employment in haute couture workshops, or work with important brands, thereby contributing to increased creativity and local talent in the fashion sector.