Education Partner Member Benefits
Join UKFT as an Education Partner to access tailored support and be part of a unique network. Universities, colleges and private training providers will benefit from:
Industry Links
Connect with UKFT’s broad and diverse network for support, partnerships and collaboration.
- Links to industry specialists for speaking, panels, careers events, curriculum review, and more
- Access UKFT Education Partner Network Events
- Introductions to mills and manufacturers across the UK for site visits
- Exclusive networking opportunities throughout the year to connect with businesses across the industry
Promotion
Raise your profile, promote what you do and connect with industry and people wishing to join, and progress within the sector.
- Highlight your programmes, expertise, facilities and research to the wider UKFT network
- Promote your offer to a community of parents, advisors and new entrants with a profile on UKFT Futures
- Comms & marketing support, including use of UKFT member logo, inclusion in case studies and campaigns
- Member rates for UKFT Approval of courses
Programme development and delivery support
Inform and enhance your programme development and delivery with access to experts and support.
- Knowledge and advice from the UKFT skills and training team
- Access to advice and information about industry needs
- Support for programme design, delivery and review
- Links to industry practitioners
- Consultancy services at a reduced member rate for in-depth requirements
Guides, Resources and Information
Stay ahead of new developments, support delivery and staff CPD with professional guides, toolkits and resources covering a wide range of topics.
- Access to UKFTs annual programme of webinars, seminars and roundtables
- Access to guides, resources and a back-catalog of webinars from UKFT and UKFT Rise
- Strengthen bids and research with up-to-date information and data
- Exclusive on-going access to the UKFT Rise community for staff
Research, Investment & Policy
Unlock important research, funding and innovation opportunities and shape government debates as part of an influential network.
- Strengthen and support projects and bids
- Contribute to your panels & steering groups
- Connect you to other partnerships or projects and to apply your research to industry
- Shape government debates, influence key issues and identify opportunities
Student Support
Give your students the competitive edge as they start their journey into industry with additional support covering entrepreneurship, careers, industry insights and placements.
- Exclusive access to UKFT Rise for your emerging entrepreneurs
- Funded internship opportunities
- Careers advice and guidance
- UKFT seminars available on request for student facing delivery
- Enhance modules with links to industry specialists
As well as access to UKFT core membership benefits.
Meet the UKFT Education Partners
Every UKFT Education Partners has a profile on UKFT Futures, a platform to promote careers in the UK Fashion and Textile Industry. Find out more about current members.