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FGI Dallas 2023 Scholarship Symposium and Spotlight Event
FGI Dallas Scholarship Symposium and Spotlight
When and where
Date and time
Friday, April 14 · 2 - 8:30pm CDT
Location
Dallas Market Center 2100 North Stemmons Freeway Dallas, TX 75207
Refund Policy
About this event
- 6 hours 30 minutes
- Mobile eTicket
The FGI Dallas Scholarship competition is back in person! Join us at the 2023 Scholarship Symposium and Student Spotlight on April 14th at Dallas Market Center. Events will include:
Student Symposium: 2pm - 4pm CST
Dallas Market Center, 10th Floor
Agenda:
- 2-2:30 - Program Overview and Welcome Remarks
- 2:30-3:30 - Masterclasses
- 3:30 - 4:00 - Wrapup
This is a student-only event. Students may sign up for the following exciting opportunities to interact with fashion industry pros. Please choose one Masterclass to attend.
- Design Masterclass
- Merchandising Masterclass
- Career Path Masterclass
- One on One Portfolio Reviews and Mock Interviews (15 min slots available)
FGI Dallas Student Spotlight: 6-8:30pm CST
Dallas Market Center, 10th Floor
This event is open to the public. To attend, please select either a member or non-member ticket to the Student Spotlight on the ticketing page. Students may attend for free, but must register for a student ticket on the ticketing page.
The top 3 finalists in each category will be recognized and winners will be announced at the end of the event.
Apparel finalists will have a live final judging with their garment(s) on a model, a lighthearted Q&A to learn more about the designs and ranked for scholarship winnings.
About the organizer
FGI mission statement:
- The Fashion Group International is a global, non-profit, professional organization with 5000 members in the fashion industry including apparel, accessories, beauty and home.
- The FGI mission is to be the pre-eminent authority on the business of fashion and design and to help its members become more effective in their careers. To do this, FGI provides insights on major trends in person, online and in print; access to business professionals and a gateway to the influence fashion plays in the marketplace.
the goals of the organization are:
- To advance professionalism in fashion and its related lifestyle industries.
- To provide a public forum for examination of important, contemporary issues in the business of fashion. To present timely information regarding national and global trends that have an effect on the fashion industries.
- To attain greater recognition of men’s and women’s achievements in business.
- To encourage men and women to seek career opportunities in fashion and related industries.
- To provide activities and programs which enhance networking skills and encourage interpersonal contacts so as to further the professional, social and personal development of members.
THE FASHION GROUP foundation:
The mission of the Foundation is:
- To promote educational programs devoted to fashion and to the study of fashion related businesses through the creation and awarding of scholarships; establishment of internship programs; provision of career counseling services. Organization and sponsorship of seminars and other educational activities on a national and worldwide basis.
- To sponsor public service activities in which the fashion industry works, to serve relevant community needs and concerns and to stimulate and encourage membership and industry participation in such public service activities.