“Learn more about Wool!” 

IWTO launches 2007 Edition of the International Student Exchange Programme

Participants from the last edition delighted by the outcome
 

Brussels, 13/02/2007

International Wool Textile Organisation (IWTO) announces the launch of the 2007 Edition of prestigious International Student Exchange Programme (ISEP), which just started with the call for applications. The programme is directed at students and trainees from all areas of the textile sector. From those persons who send the completed application by March 15, 2007, a Jury will select outstanding candidates who will be offered a traineeship in a company or organisation active across the wool textile pipeline in one of the important wool growing, processing or manufacturing countries. Travel and accommodation expenses of the trainees will be covered by the project.

The last edition of ISEP generated much excitement and enthusiasm from the participants. A very positive feedback regarding the programme has been expressed by many of them:
Amit Jadhav (India) did his traineeship at Ningbo Youngor Worsted Spinning Weaving and Dyeing Company Ltd (China) and he reported: “Here I got the opportunity to bridge the gap between theoretical and practical knowledge regarding wool textiles. In addition, my confidence is increased regarding wool textiles. And I will not hesitate to choose my career in the wool pipeline industry.”
For Alexandra d’Archangelo (Canada) “the traineeship at Texworld (France) was a perfect opportunity to give an insight into the world of textile fairs as well as the presence of international wool exhibitors at this worldwide fabrics rendez-vous”. She had a chance to look at the business at Messe Frankfurt (France), which is the organiser of the Texworld exhibition.
Laurent Verbrugge (Belgium) who did his traineeship at Suedwolle (China) concluded: “The people of Suedwolle showed me how special and interesting the wool fibre is. I hope this is only the start of a great career in the wool industry.”
According to Peter Cain (Australia), who was the trainee at Zegna Baruffa Lane Borgosesia (Italy), “the placement will be of immense value to my future professional career. There has been an enormous development in my understanding of the skills and aptitude needed to be successful in the wool processing industry.”

A list of host companies, application forms and other information about the ISEP edition 2007 are available on www.iwto.org.