Increased interest in FDDI placements
According to the Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI), more and more people are showing interest in its placement scheme.
Despite the global economic slowdown, the institute has seen many international retail, leathergoods and footwear companies take part in the various professional programmes conducted through the Centre for Retail Management (CRM), Centre for Leather Goods & Accessories Design (CLGAD) & Centre for Footwear Design & Technology (CFDT) at the institute this season.
So far, around 70% CRM students, 55%-60% students at CLGAD and more than 55% students at CFDT have been employed by respective industries following the placement.