Garment worker talent
Skilled hands, ready to work.
These are garment workers in the Sewing for Refuge pipeline: assessed, training now, and open to work in New York City.
Hiring? Tell us about the role
Names are pseudonyms, used to protect participants’ privacy. More profiles are on the way.
Sample profile
Doris · Latin America
Time in NYC: 2 years
Garment and sewing experience: 15 years
Skills: Industrial sewing, garment construction, crochet, embroidery, alterations, stretch fabrics
Specialties: Women’s apparel, finishing and handwork
Languages: Spanish
Current training: Advanced sewing, luxury sewing, tailoring, patternmaking, stretch wear, quality assurance, labor laws