Berkeley College Partners with NY Fashion Incubator for Student Internships

Berkeley College students in the Fashion Merchandising and Management program will benefit from experiential learning opportunities under a new collaboration with The Brooklyn Fashion Incubator, Inc. (BFI), a nonprofit that mentors emerging fashion entrepreneurs. 

The partnership was announced at a Global Fashion Collaborative focused on global business, sustainability, and technology in New York City last month. Through this collaboration, Berkeley College students will shadow BFI executives and potentially obtain internships with BFI, which works to help fashion entrepreneurs with professional growth and business development. 

A fashion show during the event highlighted fibers and textiles from participating countries including Ireland, Peru, Mexico, Colombia, and Canada. BFI also welcomed Mayor John Moran of Limerick, Ireland, who will partner with BFI to develop a fashion incubator in the town of Limerick. Gerald Angley, the Consul General of Ireland in New York, also attended. 

“We are grateful to the Fashion Merchandising and Management program at Berkeley College for supporting our nonprofit organization’s 10th anniversary event,” said Maria Barraza, Executive Director, BFI. “We look forward to expanding our collaboration as BFI pursues its mission with our global initiatives by impacting emerging entrepreneurs around the world in the fashion industry.” 

Patricia Greer, JD, Provost, Berkeley College, said The Brooklyn Fashion Incubator’s Global Fashion Collaborative sets the stage for where fashion is headed by connecting industry stakeholders, including those in academia. 

“Berkeley College is pleased to partner with The Brooklyn Fashion Incubator as it supports the designers of tomorrow,” Greer said. 

“The Berkeley College Fashion Merchandising and Management program blends creativity with a strong business foundation so our graduates can support brands and retailers in staying profitable while delivering exceptional fashion products,” Greer said.  

Photo Caption: Berkeley College faculty, students, and administrators attend the Global Fashion Collaborative hosted by The Brooklyn Fashion Incubator, Inc. – Image courtesy of Berkeley College.