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FASHION COUNCIL OF AMERICA
The Fashion Council of America is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing fashion as a profession, an art form, and an economic industry. Through education, professional development, industry advocacy, and career resources, the Council works to ensure that fashion professionals have the knowledge, protections, and opportunities necessary to build sustainable careers. Its WHYME curriculum provides structured, experience-based training designed to prepare aspiring models and fashion creatives for the realities of the industry, equipping them with essential professional skills, industry knowledge, and practical tools for long-term success.
Beyond education, the Council advocates for mental health support, fair financial practices, legal awareness, safer working conditions, and equitable access to opportunities across the fashion industry. By fostering collaboration among educational institutions, industry professionals, agencies, brands, and cultural organizations, the Fashion Council of America seeks to strengthen the infrastructure surrounding fashion careers and expand access to professional pathways across markets. Its mission is to help ensure that a career in fashion is not only attainable, but sustainable.
WHYME PROGRAM
Join WHYME today and take the first step toward a successful, industry-ready modeling career through our rigorous, experience-based five-month program. With accredited certification, mentorship, scholarships, and real post-graduation opportunities, we equip you with everything needed to lead and thrive in the fashion world.
BUILT ON RESULTS
1K+
Students have experienced a positive impact through FASHCA and our initiatives.
100+
Students have been taught and are working fashion models in the industry.
98%
of our Students experience a career growth with our instructors and class curriculum.
5+
Students from over 5+ international countries have been taught through our curriculum.
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BENEFITS
INFRASTRUCTURE
The Fashion Council of America establishes the professional infrastructure necessary to support sustainable careers across the fashion industry. Through industry partnerships, professional standards, career resources, and development initiatives, the Council works to strengthen the systems that connect emerging and established talent with meaningful opportunities. Its work addresses the gaps between entering the industry and building a lasting profession, promoting greater access to education, resources, professional networks, and economic opportunities. By fostering collaboration among fashion professionals, businesses, educational institutions, and cultural organizations, the Council advances a more connected, accessible, and sustainable fashion industry.
WHYME PROGRAM
WHYME is the Fashion Council of America's experience-based fashion education curriculum, designed to prepare aspiring models and fashion creatives for the realities of professional practice. Developed through practical industry experience and informed by two years of teaching at Georgia State University, the curriculum combines professional training, industry knowledge, career preparation, and essential business skills. Participants explore the expectations, responsibilities, and challenges of working in fashion while developing the tools to navigate professional relationships, understand industry practices, and pursue sustainable career opportunities. WHYME bridges the gap between aspiration and professional readiness, helping participants build the knowledge and confidence necessary to navigate the fashion industry.
ADVOCACY
The Fashion Council of America advocates for the recognition, protection, and advancement of fashion professionals across the industry. Through public education, industry collaboration, research, and professional initiatives, the Council addresses issues affecting career sustainability, including fair financial practices, mental health, workplace safety, legal awareness, and equitable access to opportunity. Its advocacy seeks to strengthen professional standards while ensuring that the people who contribute to fashion are recognized as essential participants in a significant cultural and economic industry. By amplifying industry concerns and advancing practical solutions, the Council works toward a fashion ecosystem in which professionals can pursue their craft with greater security, dignity, and opportunity.
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MEET THE COUNCIL
Meet our leaders. Industry professionals, seasoned educators, and creative leaders dedicated to shaping the next generation of fashion talent. With real-world expertise, a passion for mentorship, and a commitment to meaningful industry change, they guide our students through a transformative, experience-based program designed for long-term success.
FASHION FUTURES SCHOLARSHIP
The Fashion Futures Scholarship celebrates visionary students who blend business acumen and artistic expression to shape the future of creative industries. Inspired by the spirit of the Fashion Forward Award from the Freedom of Expression Fashion Experience, this $1,000 annual scholarship supports undergraduates pursuing careers that push boundaries and foster innovation.
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