FISP Application

Thank you for your interest in applying to the Fundamentals of Industrial Sewing and Production (FISP) program. We're excited about your potential journey into the textile and apparel industry!

Program Overview

Duration: 8 weeks (192 hours)
Goal: Equip you with entry-level skills for the textile and apparel industry

What You'll Learn

Operation of three industrial sewing machines
Reading technical packs
Manufacturing terminology
Exposure to career pathways in the industry
Navigating the use of different textile grades
Industrial-level sewing techniques for various sectors

Career Opportunities

This comprehensive program prepares you to work across multiple industries in textile and apparel manufacturing.

Next Steps

Please complete the following application form. Your responses will help us understand your background and interests.

Thank you for taking the time to apply. We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to our program!

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Do you have a disability?

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You must have a valid high school diploma or GED to be eligible to participate in this class. Do you have a valid high school diploma?*

Yes

Have you ever taken an industrial sewing course?*

Do you have any experience as an industrial sewing machine operator?*

This course is 192 hours and classes take place Monday-Thursday from 8:00am-3:00pm (8 weeks). Please indicate if you are able to attend with this schedule.*

Yes, I am available for a 8 week course held weekdays.

No, I'm not available in the daytime, but would be interested in evening or weekend classes if they became available.

I am interested in enrolling in the selected dates (classes are held Monday - Thursday, 8:00am-3:00pm.)*

Entrepreneur Cohort: June 2nd, 2025 - August 1st,2025

August 18th, 2025 - October 10th, 2025

I'm interested in evening or weekend classes if they become available.

Tuition for this course is $4,000. Help us understand your ability to pay for the course.*

I am interested in taking this course to...*

Are you looking for job placement assistance after completing the course?*

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If you are looking for job placement, are you willing to relocate?*

Yes

Maybe

What are your post-instruction plans?*

I will go on to pursue on-the-job training apprenticeship at ISAIC.

I will pursue a job as an Industrial Sewing Operator somewhere outside of ISAIC.

I will use this training to strengthen my own business.

Other

We want our students to have the best chance of success, and it is helpful to look at our program like a full-time job to determine if it is truly something you are able to commit to. What other commitments or responsibilities do you have that might impact your time spent training at ISAIC?*

I'm working a full-time job (40+ hours a week)

I'm working a part-time job (up to 20 hours a week)

I am currently enrolled in school, or another program (40+ hours a week)

I am currently enrolled in school, or another program (up to 20 hours a week)

I am currently responsible for child care or care for other family members

I have no other commitments that might interfere with training at ISAIC.

If you were referred to ISAIC by a person or organization, please list the person's name as well as the name of the organization.

Are you currently enrolled in MI Works or Detroit at Work Career Center?

Yes

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Do you currently have a counselor or coach that you're working with?*

Yes

If you responded "yes", provide the name of your MI Works/Detroit at Works career counselor, including their email and phone number.

Have you taken the CASAS Test in the past year?*

If you would need special accommodations to participate in this course, please explain what they are.

Do you have any additional questions or comments that our Education & Training team can address?

Why should you be chosen to study at ISAIC?*

I certify that the above information is accurate and understand that completing this application does not guarantee enrollment into the ISAIC training program.*

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