SUCCESS BREEDS SUCCESS - BFA EXTENDS FOUNDATION COURSE

Published: 22 September, 2011

The British Footwear Association (BFA) Foundation Course in Footwear Technology – by the industry, for the industry – has been voted a success. The first year saw 28 trainees from ten footwear companies completing the ten-module course. The feedback from the trainees and their companies has been enthusiastic and amendments have been made for 2012 in light of these.

The second year of the Foundation Course commences on January 2012.

Additionally, due to industry demand, a shorter version of the course for commercial trainees will also be offered. This edited course will focus on the fundamentals of shoe making and materials, and include visits to UK factories to see shoes in production.

Richard Kottler, CEO of the BFA commented:” The BFA anticipates that the edited course will draw trainees from footwear manufacturers, importers and some retailers, from the buying, merchandising and supply chain disciplines, as opposed to career technical managers.

“We at the BFA are delighted that the Foundation Course has been so well received by the footwear industry and are proud of being the initiator of this industry led training programme designed to raise standards in the UK.”

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