{"id":964930,"date":"2021-03-15T22:27:35","date_gmt":"2021-03-16T03:27:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/?p=964930"},"modified":"2021-03-15T22:27:39","modified_gmt":"2021-03-16T03:27:39","slug":"vf-corporation-timberland-vans-the-north-face-pensole-academy-divercity-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/vf-corporation-timberland-vans-the-north-face-pensole-academy-divercity-design\/","title":{"rendered":"VF Corporation & Pensole Academy Inspire With “DIVERCITY X DESIGN” Partnership"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

VF Corporation, the holder of household brands including Timberland, North Face, and Vans has announced a new partnership in their ongoing commitment towards diversity, equity, and inclusion. In efforts with PENSOLE Academy, the two have founded a DiverCity x DESIGN apprenticeship program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through this new apprenticeship program, members will have the opportunity to traverse through a professional design experience. Through such experiences, those that are included in the BIPOC communities will learn, create, and build a career in the footwear industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The application is open today through March 30 and can apply through the Pensole website<\/a>. Application requirements can be found below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DiverCity x DESIGN Overview:<\/u><\/strong>
?      Criteria:
?      Applicants must be BIPOC, 18 years of age and actively enrolled in school.
?      Career Education: Footwear Design
?      2021 Program Dates:
?      March 9 – March 30: Open Enrollment
?      April 19 – May 7: 27 students accepted for a three-week online (pre) program. Laptops to be provided.
?      May 10 – July 10: VF brands will select the top 18 students from the pre-program to continue to the eight-week online PENSOLE Masterclass.
?      At the close of the program, students will prepare a final presentation based on which five students will earn a one-year paid development program experience at the three VF brands.
?      After the completion of the one-year development program, VF, its brands, and the students will discuss opportunities for continued career growth.
?      Additional program details and the application can be accessed here<\/a>.
The partnership with PENSOLE\u2122 is the first of many new programs and actions implemented by VF and its brands to advance racial equity within the company and beyond. See more at vfc.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n