Introduction: (who/what & aim of O.G. Clothing Co.)

The O.G. Training Academy is part of the O.G. Clothing Company. The Academy is the only provider of G.A.P. courses which are programmes that enable students at any level to learn transferable commercial skills in graphic design, fashion and business that can lead to employment / self employment.
We aim to reach young people from all ages with a particular focus on 13 to 19 as an equal opportunities provider. Our goal is to get vulnerable Young People in particular those who are not in employment, education or training (NEET’s), Pupils Referral Unit’s (PRU’s) Youth Offending Team (Y.O.T) “Off the Streets” and into a positive environment where they can develop themselves and gain employable skills. This will enable them to focus away from boredom and into positive unique activities, training and education.

O.G. Training Academy - G.A.P. (Graphics Apparel Print) 1 day Short Course

Program objective: (what will the young people work towards achieving?)
To develop a group of 6/8 young people in having a basic understanding of the t-shirt printing industry including having a run through on various print and design techniques. Setting the standards: During induction we will discuss: Health and Safety, Fire Procedures, Code of Conduct.

Course content: (what will the young person be doing?)
This ‘1 day introduction / taster’ day is our brief introduction to the industry

Outcomes:

• Understanding of the T-shirt printing industry
• 1 - 2 T-shirt’s printed per Trainee (quantity depends on team efficiency)
• Introduction to the Graphics, Apparel and Print industry

             Additional benefits:

• Team working skills
• Access to accreditations
• Individuals undertaking positive activities and additional benefits
• Each group will have access to 2 / 3 experienced staff /trainers on hand

Next steps: (where can the students go from here?)

• 2 Day short course
• Official Group T-shirt brand developed
• Team building
• Work Experience
• Management and leadership skills
• Possibility of position with the O.G. Clothing Co.
• Access to accreditations
• Individuals undertaking positive activities and additional benefits
• 10 Day Design and Develop course Only need to complete additional 8 days
• Intensive short term courses leading to various positive out comes
• Professional G.A.P. Courses (advanced course) where students will design group specification packs, digitally design, create and manufacture a fashion brand, design marketing materials and receive a O.G. brand reseller website to market and sell merchandise on
• Basic copy right protection techniques of logos and designs
• Micro Business (start their own part time t-shirt brand)
• ‘Fashion-Enter’ (cut and sew, pattern making courses)
• Further Education (Graphic design, marketing, textile design)
• Business Link (can give advice and support in setting up a small business)
• Bright Ideas Trust (Aid start up businesses in securing finance)

Course duration:
The course is 6 learning guided hours long which would be conducted over 1 session.

O.G. Training Academy - G.A.P. (Graphics Apparel Print) 2 day Introduction Course

Program objective: (what will the young people work towards achieving?)

• To develop a group of 6/8 young people in creating a T-shirt brand logo / design
• Increased employability status
• Personal development

Setting the standards:
During induction we will discuss: Health and Safety, Fire Procedures, Code of Conduct, Team Building and Leadership, Xclusion to Xcellence, Quality Assurance, Business Awareness and Entry to Employment.

Course content: (what will the young person be doing?)
This 2 day short course is our introduction to the industry and an opportunity to develop their own personal design/group logo T-shirt brand. And gaining the understanding of the needs of this industry.

• Official Group T-shirt brand developed
• 2 - 4 T-shirt’s designed and printed (quantity depends on team efficiency) with team formed logo and designs
• Introduction to the Graphics, Apparel and Print industry

Additional benefits:

• Team working skills
• Access to accreditations
• Individuals undertaking positive activities and additional benefits
• Intensive short term courses leading to various positive out comes
• Each group will have access to 2 / 3 experienced staff /trainers on hand  

Next steps: (where can the students go from here?)

• 10 Day Design and Develop course Only need to complete additional 8 days
• Intensive short term courses leading to various positive out comes
• Professional G.A.P. Courses (advanced course) where students will design group specification packs, digitally design, create and manufacture a fashion brand, design marketing materials and receive a O.G. brand reseller website to market and sell merchandise on
• Team building
• Work Experience
• Management and leadership skills
• Possibility of position with the O.G. Clothing Co.
• Basic copy right protection techniques of logos and designs
• Intensive short term courses leading to various positive out comes
• Micro Business (start their own part time t-shirt brand)
• ‘Fashion-Enter’ (cut and sew, pattern making courses)
• Further Education (Graphic design, marketing, textile design)
• Business Link (can give advice and support in setting up a small business)
• Bright Ideas Trust (Aid start up businesses in securing finance)

Course duration:
The course is 12 learning guided hours long which would be conducted over 2 sessions.

O.G. Training Academy - G.A.P. (Graphics Apparel Print) Design & Develop Course
“Off the Streets” Project X – Xclusion to Xcellence

Program objective: (what will the young people work towards achieving?)

• Develop a group of 6/8 young people in creating a T-shirt brand collection, that will be designed and printed by the group. In order they can be marketed and sold by this newly formed micro business
• Develop the same group to be able to offer T-shirt printing services as part of their micro business or to help them gain employment with T-shirt printing companies
• Certificates and opportunities to gain Qualifications/Accreditations
• Increased employability status
• Work experience
• Personal development
• Potential opportunities with O.G. Clothing Co

Setting the standards:
During induction we will discuss: Health and Safety, Fire Procedures, Code of Conduct, Team Building and Leadership, Xclusion to Xcellence, Quality Assurance, Business Awareness and Entry to Employment.

Course content: (what will the young person be doing?)
This ‘design and develop course’ is our entry level combination course focusing the students to learn a variety of t-shirt printing techniques; leading to a wider choice of skills that they can utilise on their garment brand or as a service that they could provide. The course would include sales and marketing and motivational techniques.

The specialism’s:
Graphic design, Screen printing, Vinyl printing, Foil Printing, Flock printing, Transfer printing and Vinyl Transfer Printing, Elements of Business and Fashion Marketing.

Outcomes:

• Official Group T-shirt brand developed
• Official Group (sub) T-shirt printing service developed
• 20 – 24 piece T-shirt collection with, tags, inner labels and outer labels
• Fully designed business cards
• Bulk screen printed t-shirts created by the team to market and sell, with an average retail value of around £900

Additional benefits:

• Team building
• Work Experience
• Management and leadership skills
• Possibility of position with the O.G. Clothing Co.
• Basic copy right protection techniques of logos and designs
• Intensive short term courses leading to various positive out comes
• Each group will have access to 2 / 3 experienced staff /trainers on hand

Next steps: (where can the students go from here?)

• Professional G.A.P. Courses (advanced course) where students will design group specification packs, digitally design, create and manufacture a fashion brand, design marketing materials and receive a O.G. brand reseller website to market and sell merchandise on
• Micro Business (start their own part time t-shirt brand)
• ‘Fashion-Enter’ (cut and sew, pattern making courses)
• Further Education (Graphic design, marketing, textile design)
• Business Link (can give advice and support in setting up a small business)
• Bright Ideas Trust (Aid start up businesses in securing finance)

Course duration:
The course is 60 learning guided hours long which would be conducted over 10 sessions.