Apparel & Textile Training Program

Society for Training & Employment Promotion (STEP) - Service - Apparel & Textile Training Program

Stitching Futures, Weaving Opportunities

India’s textile and apparel industry is one of the largest in the world—providing vast employment opportunities across production, tailoring, quality control, and exports. At STEP, we deliver industry-aligned training in the Apparel & Textile sector to equip unemployed youth, especially women, with the skills needed for sustainable careers.

🎯 Program Objectives

  • Train candidates in high-demand roles such as stitching, tailoring, and finishing.

  • Develop technical expertise in handling machines and fabrics.

  • Promote self-employment and micro-enterprise opportunities.

  • Create employment linkages with garment manufacturers, export houses, and retail brands.

🧵 Courses Offered

1. Sewing Machine Operator

  • Operating single-needle and overlock machines

  • Fabric cutting and stitching techniques

  • Garment component assembly

  • Threading, hemming, and buttoning

  • Maintenance of machines

2. Sampling Tailor

  • Understanding design specifications

  • Creating and altering custom garments

  • Pattern making and layout planning

  • Measuring and fitting

3. Finishing & Packing Executive

  • Final inspection and quality control

  • Ironing, tagging, folding

  • Packaging for local and international shipping

  • Defect identification and rectification

🧠 Key Skills Taught

  • Hand-eye coordination and speed stitching

  • Fabric types and behavior

  • Safety and hygiene practices

  • Basic communication & workplace readiness

  • Time management and teamwork

🏫 Training Format

  • Duration: 2 to 3 months (depending on course)

  • Mode: Classroom + Practical Workshops

  • Batch Size: 20-30 trainees per batch

  • Medium of Instruction: Local language + English

  • Certification: NSDC / Sector Skill Council recognized certificate

🤝 Placement Opportunities

Trained candidates are placed with:

  • Garment export houses

  • Apparel manufacturers

  • Retail fashion brands

  • Boutiques & Tailoring units

  • Self-employment through micro-enterprises

Major Employers:

  • Page Industries (Jockey)

  • Shahi Exports

  • Raymond

  • Arvind Limited

  • Local MSME units

🧩 Why Choose STEP for Apparel Training?

  • Hands-on industrial machine training

  • Women-centric batch options

  • Strong industry tie-ups for placements

  • Post-placement tracking and support

  • Entrepreneurship guidance

📍 Available Locations

Apparel training programs are conducted in both urban and rural STEP centers across:

  • Telangana

  • Andhra Pradesh

  • Rajasthan

  • Jharkhand

  • Kerala