"Austin Community College’s Fashion Incubator prepares aspiring designers and established entrepreneurs for success in one of our city’s most economically promising industries."
Careers! : professional development for retailing and apparel merchandising by 
Careers for Fashion Plates and Other Trendsetters by
Launch your new career in style! Are you always the first to notice fashion trends? Will you spend hours shopping for that perfect accessory? Do you have a keen attention to detail? If you answered yes to any of these questions, your career choice has already been made. Now you need to choose an occupation. Careers for Fashion Plates & Other Trendsetters provides all the information you need to launch a career as a: Clothing designer * Sales rep * Model * Fashion publicist * Buyer * Tailor * Accessory artist * Photographer Inside you'll find practical advice on deciding which calling is for you, along with firsthand accounts of everyday routines, information on working conditions of selected jobs, and a list of resources to help you get your foot in the door. Let Careers for Fashion Plates & Other Trendsetters put you on the path to a dynamic and rewarding career.
Careers in Focus: Fashion
Each article includes: - Quick Facts: summarizes important facts - Overview: briefly introduces duties and responsibilities - History: describes the history of the job in relation to the industry or field - The Job: describes primary and secondary duties - Requirements: discusses high school and post-secondary education and training as well as any necessary certification or licensing and personal requirements for success - Exploring: offers suggestions on how to gain experience and knowledge in a field before making firm educational and financial commitments - Employers: gives an overview of typical places of employment - Starting Out: suggests the best ways to land a first job - Advancement: presents an expected career path and how to get on it - Earnings: lists salary ranges and typical fringe benefits - Work Environment: looks at the work conditions and surroundings associated with a certain job - Outlook: summarizes the job's potential growth or decline in terms of the general economy and industry projections - For More Information: lists organizations that provide career information.
The fashion industry and its careers : an introduction by 