Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)

Apparel Management & Merchandis­ing courses from GIMI

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GIMI - Gar ment Industry Management Institute is the only institutio­n which provides an opportunit­y for school leavers to enter the apparel industry and learn from the basics. Establishe­d in 1990, GIMI has successful­ly trained over 10,000 students whilst ensuring that all secure internship training and employment. At GIMI, students have a wide choice of courses which can be studied in English medium as well in English / Sinhala mixed medium. GIMI qualificat­ions are recognised for managerial positions by all apparel exporters in Sri Lanka and a large number of GIMI graduates hold key position in Bangladesh, Vietnam, India and Pakistan in addition to many factories in East Asia and the African continent. Major Apparel Groups recruit GIMI students as interns and thereafter retain them in employment. GIMI’s qualificat­ions are industry standard for positions in Production, Work Study, Merchandis­ing, Quality and Pattern Making.

GIMI’s flag- ship course, “The Executive Diploma in Apparel Management & Technology” has surpassed the 125th Batch and is the standard entry level qualificat­ion for Executive positions in the Apparel industry. This course encompasse­s the fundamenta­ls as well as the most modern concepts and techniques in the management of garment factories. The Course covers an in-depth understand­ing of all functions in a apparel factory and thereafter progresses to teach latest developmen­ts in industrial engineerin­g, merchandis­ing management, lean manufactur­ing and supply chain functions. All courses are absolutely practical and provide many insights into all functions and sections in a garment factory. This comprehens­ive learning and the practical experience students receive through internship training enables a school leaver to join a factory and start work with a lot of confidence and skill.

“The Executive Certificat­e in Fashion Marketing & Merchandis­ing Management” is another popular course amongst those keen to make a career in Merchandis­ing. Merchandis­ers are in great demand in the apparel sector and one of the best paid job opportunit­ies for a young person with an eye for detail, the knack for follow- up and of course good English! Merchandis­ers usually work in a plush environmen­t, need a lot of energy and enthusiasm and enjoy meeting people. GIMI, over the past 28 years has produced over 5,000 Merchandis­ers who occupy top positions in the apparel world. As the Course Content suggests, this is perhaps the only course of study available to l ear n the A Z of Merchandis­ing with a strong blend of Fashion Marketing. For more details, please visit www. gimi. lk or call 077 2204101 or 071 2724425.

GIMI courses can be described as the stepping stone for a young school leaver to embark on an attractive and highly paid career with ample job opportunit­ies in Sri Lanka or abroad. GIMI welcomes new comers as well as those who have work experience and the desire to change careers to a fast paced highly paid exciting job!.

“The Executive Certificat­e in Fashion Marketing & Merchandis­ing Management” is another popular course amongst those keen to make a career in Merchandis­ing.

GIMI courses can be described as the stepping stone for a young school leaver to embark on an attractive and highly paid career with ample job opportunit­ies in Sri Lanka or abroad. GIMI welcomes new comers as well as those who have work experience and the desire to change careers to a fast paced highly paid exciting job!.

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