Training provider

FASHION RETAIL ACADEMY

Employer reviews

Excellent (33 reviews)

Employer review details

Statement	Percentage of employers that selected this as a "strength"	Percentage of employers that selected this as "needs improvement"	Total number of employers that selected this statement
Communication with employers	71%	29%	24
Reporting on progress of apprentices	59%	41%	17
Getting new apprentices started	88%	12%	16
Adapting to my needs	93%	7%	14
Providing the right training at the right time	92%	8%	13
Improving apprentice skills	80%	20%	10
Training facilities	100%	0%	9
Working with small numbers of apprentices	83%	17%	6
Initial assessment of apprentices	80%	20%	5

Apprentice reviews

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Provider overview

Established in 2005, the FRA is a unique employer led college with 10 years' industry experience. Our mission is to inspire and develop talent for a career in fashion retail, with a curriculum that is matched to current and future industry needs. We are supported by 140 retail companies who provide support, work experience, projects and masterclasses. Our apprentices are taught by industry professionals as our teachers all work in and are drawn from industry. For the past 10 years we have successfully trained over 5000 apprentices and delivered full time programmes for apprentices aged 16 and over at levels 2, 3 and 4. As we grow, we are now able to support retailers with the provision of apprenticeships.

Courses offered

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Assistant buyer and assistant merchandiser (level 6)

Buying and merchandising assistant (level 4)

Customer service practitioner (level 2)

Customer service specialist (level 3)

Digital marketer (level 3)

Retail manager (level 4)

Retail team leader (level 3)

Retailer (level 2)

Apprenticeship training course

Digital marketer (level 3)