The Center for Career Development
Work Project I
No matter which path you pursue, you need a foundation in retailing to prepare for your future fashion career. Work Project I is a 3-credit required course which consists of a career-planning class and a hands-on internship within the retail sector.
The class will prepare you for your internship by introducing you to a variety of fundamental skills, such as:
- Resume writing
- Interview techniques
- Job search strategies
The five-week, full-time position in a retail setting provides you with work experience in retail, which is the backbone of the fashion industry.
Companies that have participated in Work Project I include:
- Bloomingdale's
- Gucci
- Coach
- Neiman Marcus
- Barneys New York
- Juicy Couture
- Nordstrom
- Sephora
- Henri Bendel
- Lacoste
- Anthropologie
- Bergdorf Goodman
