Channel 4 'The Stake'
Third year UCLan Fashion and Brand Management student, Claire Wilkinson is currently in the running to receive a £3,000 backing from Channel 4′s ‘The Stake’. Her proposal asks for money to create a modelling agency which is run by young people, for young people.
‘I understand that the modelling industry is very competitive and hard to get into and the services such as photoshoots and makeovers they offer are extremely costly, but I want to set up a business which is affordable for young people and can give them the opportunity to live their dream.’
Staff and volunteers would also be able to gain experience in photography, organising events, public relations, management, styling, promotion and visual merchandising.
‘With the current economical climate and high unemployment I want to give young people real skills which will give them a starting step onto the career ladder.’
‘I also hope to help promote local business via working together to gain opportunities and experience for models and staff, as well as creating affordable promotional material for the companies involved.’
Voting closes December 23rd 2011
To vote please go to
http://www.thestake.co.uk/ideas/636
Article by: Vicky Inniss-Palmer
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