Gap Partners with FIT and The Brotherhood Sister Sol to Launch the NY Future Creators Program
Gap is expanding its youth and education efforts in New York City with the Future Creators Program, a new initiative developed in partnership with the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) and The Brotherhood Sister Sol (BroSis) to give 13 to 18 year olds early access to creative education and fashion industry exposure.
Future Creators Program: what it is
Announced via Gap Inc. channels, the Future Creators Program is described as an experience “designed to inspire and empower New York youth ages 13 to 18 with creative education and industry exposure.” Built around the idea that “opportunity starts with access, early,” the program aims to connect young people to fashion, storytelling and identity work before college age, closing gaps that often delay entry into creative fields.
Through immersive coursework and Gap volunteerism, participating students will develop their own perspectives on fashion, identity and storytelling, while building skills relevant to future careers…
in design, retail, marketing or content. Partners: FIT and The Brotherhood Sister Sol The program leverages two New York based institutions: The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), which has recently deepened ties with Gap Inc.
through initiatives like the Doris Fisher Creators Program, a mentorship scheme connecting FIT students with Gap leaders and creatives for industry exposure and professional insight.gapinc+2 The Brotherhood Sister Sol, a Black-led nonprofit in Harlem that has, since 1995, educated young people, organized for justice and equity, and trained the field through comprehensive programs that help youth build a critical understanding of history, identity and their role in society.
BroSis is known for exposing younger members to colleges and universities, expanding their awareness of career pathways and strengthening their belief in what’s possible context that aligns directly with Future Creators’ aim of early, aspirational access.
Program experience: coursework and volunteerism While full curriculum details have not yet been published, Gap’s announcement notes that the Future Creators Program combines: Immersive coursework likely drawing on FIT’s social…
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