Fashion Design & Entrepreneurship Incubator Remote

Fashion Design & Entrepreneurship Incubator Internship

Lady Connect VoiceUp Publishing Partnership100% Remote 100% Flexible

Program OverviewThis innovative internship program offers undergraduate and graduate students with clothing and apparel design aspirations a unique opportunity to develop their creative vision while gaining hands-on entrepreneurial experience. Through our partnership with VoiceUp Publishing, interns will receive mentorship, resources, and dedicated retail space to showcase their designs within Lady Connect's national clothing boutique initiative.

Internship Structure-

• Duration
• 4-6 month program-
• Format
• 100% remote core curriculum with optional in-person retail experience-
• Compensation
• Academic credit available, volunteer option, or potential stipend through fiscal sponsorship-
• Fiscal Sponsorship
• VoiceUp Publishing will collaborate to seek fiscal sponsorship for qualifying participants through partnership agreements with social impact organizations.-
• Retail Opportunity
• Dedicated store frontage space within Lady Connect's boutique

Program Benefits- Professional mentorship from established designers and retail entrepreneurs- Hands-on experience in clothing line development from concept to market- Digital marketing and branding support for your collection- Direct consumer feedback through Lady Connect's boutique platform- Networking with industry professionals and disability advocates- Portfolio development and documentation of your design journey- Potential for ongoing relationship with Lady Connect's retail initiative

Learning TracksParticipants will develop skills in : 1.

Eligibility Requirements- Currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate studies (any major welcome)- Demonstrated interest in fashion, apparel design, or retail entrepreneurship- Commitment to inclusive design and accessibility- Self-motivated with strong time management skills- Access to reliable internet and basic design tools- Portfolio or concept presentation of clothing / apparel ideas

Program StructurePhase 1 : Concept Development (Weeks 1-4)- Refine clothing line concept and target market- Develop initial designs and branding strategy- Create business and production plan- Learn inclusive design principles

Phase 2 : Production & Marketing (Weeks 5-12)

Phase 3 : Retail Launch (Weeks 13-24)- Launch collection in dedicated space within Lady Connect boutique- Implement marketing campaign- Gather and respond to customer feedback- Refine business model based on real-world performance

Mentorship & Support

Interns will receive : - Bi-weekly virtual mentoring sessions with industry professionals- Monthly group workshops on entrepreneurship and design- Access to disability advocacy training and inclusive design resources- Technical support for digital marketing and e-commerce- Guidance on academic credit requirements and documentation

Social Impact ComponentAll participating designers will be encouraged to incorporate at least one of the following : - Accessible design features in their collection- Employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities- Donation of a percentage of proceeds to disability advocacy- Collaboration with artists or craftspeople with disabilities

Application ProcessSend toSend resume and example of best writing1. Submit digital portfolio or concept presentation2. Complete brief questionnaire about entrepreneurial goals4. Virtual interview with program coordinators

Program OutcomesUpon completion, participants will have : - Launched a clothing line concept with real market feedback- Developed a comprehensive business and marketing plan- Created a professional portfolio of their work- Established connections within the fashion and retail industry- Gained perspective on inclusive design and accessibility- Received professional evaluation letter from Lady Connect's founder

Partnership InformationThis program is made possible through collaboration between Lady Connect and VoiceUp Publishing, combining retail expertise with publishing and promotion resources to support emerging designers. Fiscal sponsorship opportunities are available to qualifying participants through VoiceUp's established network of partners.

Together we hold ourselves accountable to the following principles.

HumilityWe must remain open minded and open to improving ourselves every day.

PrecisionExcellence requires discipline.

PatienceWe all need forgiveness

EmpathyWe must understand the why

Together we are organized around the following structure :

Every person agrees to bring and share their whole self.This is a safe placeWe want to know all of your talentsWe'll collaborate to find creative ways to amplify your talent inspiring many communities.

We support each otherWeekly team meetings - Saturday afternoons, 1PM or 4PM EST USA.Weekly one to one mentoring sessions - Flexible Schedule with your mentorEach person has a peer buddy - This will be finalized next week

Welcome to Voice Up. We connect people to their purpose.