The United Repair Centre has unveiled its latest initiative, the United Repair Academy, marking an expansion of its services. Thami Schweichler, CEO of United Repair Centre, shared the announcement on LinkedIn. Launched on January 16th, the United Repair Academy is a collaborative effort with educational institutions MBO College South for vocational training, ROC Amsterdam, and the Amsterdam-West Municipal District.
The six-month program offered by the Academy aims to train individuals, particularly those facing employment challenges, to become skilled tailors specializing in repairs. Schweichler emphasized that participants are assured of a “strong job guarantee” within the United Repair Centre team.
Schweichler, in his message, encourages individuals without formal education or employment to enroll in the program, including those for whom Dutch is a challenge. The Academy’s modular education approach allows participants to progress at their own pace, with special attention given to language development.
This article was originally published on FashionUnited.NL. Translation and editing from Dutch into English by Veerle Versteeg.
