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"SCUOLA DI MESTIERE"
For over twenty years, Prada Group Academy has been a space for dialogue and growth, where maestros and young people forge the future.
Prada Group is deeply committed not only to developing its internal skills, but also to preserving the know-how within the industrial areas. This dedication is reflected in the Prada Group Academy, a long-standing initiative aimed at protecting craftsmanship and nurturing young talents through strategic investments in training.
The Academy is a scattered school active all the year in some of the Group’s manufacturing sites. The learning pathways are designed to develop production skills in the Leather Goods, Footwear and Ready-to- Wear divisions of the Group.
An initiative, running for over 25 years, to protect craftsmanship and nurture talents through strategic investments in training.
The aim of the project is to safeguard the technical know-how of the luxury fashion industry, which is considered to be a true wealth of craftsmanship and knowledge that must be passed on to new generations.
The journey begins with a first training period, which differs by division. Upon completion, the candidates move on to the second, more specialized phase, where they gradually join the production area, guided and supported by dedicated craftspeople. Successful candidates are hired by the Company and become full members of the production team. At every stage, great attention is given to the performance thanks to the constant monitoring and evaluation of both the Academy and production teams.
In 2024, the Academies trained 120 young people, 82 of whom joined Prada Group’s production facilities throughout Italy.
SEARCH FOR AND EVALUATION OF CANDIDATES
The recruitment process involves individual and group interviews, as well as practical tests. Candidates are carefully selected and assessed by the Maestros and expert technicians during the tests.
CRAFTSMANSHIPIN PRACTICE
At the end of the initial phase, candidates who demonstrate aptitude for production are gradually integrated into the production areas. They are assigned specific tasks (e,g, sewing, cutting materials, assembling products) and being working alongside experienced colleagues, gradually taking on greater responsibilities.
INTRODUCTORY COURSE TO CRAFTSMANSHIP
The programme begins with an initial training period, which varies depending on the department. Participants learn the key stages of product creation and begin practising in the workshop to produce the various items.
FINAL ASSESSMENT AND RECRUITMENT
Selected candidates are hired and join the production team. Throughout the training process, learning is carefully monitored by both the Academy's teachers and the production teams.
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