CLOSELY CRAFTED IS LOOKING FOR OUR FIRST PLACEMENT PARTNER!
Who are we looking for?
- Closely Crafted is looking for the perfect partner for our first placement opportunity. Our ideal partner needs to:
- Understand the crisis facing artisans and craftspeople and be committed to the Closely Crafted mission.
- Be willing to pilot this project with Closely Crafted, which may include a time commitment, required data submission, and some bumps in the road as we build the program out.
- Be in the New York area and working with a specialized craft, such as, but not limited to the following:
- Tailoring
- Garment Construction
- Leatherworking
- Millinery
- Embroidery
- And more, etc.
What is required to apply to be a placement partner?
- To become a placement partner, you must have an open position for an apprentice starting Winter 2023 - Spring 2024
- Closely Crafted will provide part of the tuition or wages of the apprentice, based on the experience and role. Final specification will be determined on need.
- Placement partners must provide some sort of training on-site to new employees or apprentices, which may include classroom or hands-on training, or on-the-job-training
Where are you looking for partners?
- We are looking for our first partner to be within the same area as Closely Crafted – in or around New York City. We expect some significant time on-ground as we pilot this program and understand what should be captured during this process, as well as what we need to offer our partners for support. After our initial pilot, all opportunities will be considered!
Why Partner with Closely Crafted?
- Closely Crafted will select an applicable candidate eager to join the craft workforce.
- Closely Crafted will support the first placement partner with the financial assistance and support services needed to identify and solidify a candidate.
- Closely Crafted will monitor and help develop future projects, training pathways, and programs!