Students of different courses studying under the educational programme “Fashion Industry” appropriately represented our university during their internship. The training was carried out under the guidance of associate professors of the Department of Fashion Technology of KNUTD – Tymofii Lypskyi, Oksana Vodzinska, Antonina Babych, Tetiana Dzykovych, as well as with the active support of the companies' directors.
Internships are an essential component in the training of future fashion industry professionals, aimed at developing and reinforcing both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
In February 2025, as part of cooperation agreements between Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design and industry-specific enterprises, first-cycle (bachelor’s level) students in the specialty 182 “Light Industry Technologies” of the “Fashion Industry” educational program successfully completed their practical training.
Students from various years of the “Fashion Industry” educational program represented the University with professionalism and enthusiasm throughout their internships. The training was supervised by associate professors of the Department of Fashion Technology at KNUTD – Tymofii Lypskyi, Oksana Vodzinska, Antonina Babych, and Tetiana Dzykovych – with strong support from the company directors.
The industrial internship took place in different cities of Ukraine at KNUTD partner enterprises, including SURIKAT UA LLC, TK-Domashniy Tekstyl LLC, PP “Yaroslav”, Fashion house RITO LLC, IE Alatorskykh V.V. (TM “ODYSSEY”), PJSC KF ROZA, KYIV MANUFACTURING ENTERPRISE OF THE TEXTILE AND HARDWARE INDUSTRY LLC, Household services company of Polissya LLC, UNIVEST PROMO PARK LLC (TM “FINE FORM”), SE LNP Ukraine JSC LNP (storehouse “Reserved”), ANNITEX LLC, TORY GROUP LLC, LLC PRIME SHOES, GARANT LLC, IE Lypskyi T. M. (ТМ “Litini”), PJSC ‘Chernihiv garment factory Elegant’, Mobicase LLC, LLC SPC 'Hydrostyle', PJSC ‘Zoryanka’, Tornado-1991 Garment Factory LLC, FPP Polissya LLC, SE LNP Ukraine JSC LNP (TM “МОНІТО”), Dana-Fashion LLC etc.
From February 10 to March 8, 2025, the students actively participated in their internships, diligently completing tasks assigned by company management in accordance with the internship program.
During this time, they demonstrated their knowledge and skills in working with modern CAD systems for footwear and garment production, including Del Cam Crispin and Julivi. Their responsibilities included creating sketches and technical drawings, developing model layouts, constructing patterns, and defining the technological sequence for product manufacturing.
The students became acquainted with the structure and working conditions of Ukrainian specialised enterprises. They studied the specifics of key departments, workshops, and production units, as well as the organisation of workplaces, technical equipment, and overall facilities. Particular attention was given to innovative technological equipment, the organisation of technological processes, and the potential for their improvement.
The practical training program was aimed at developing new theoretical knowledge and practical skills in design, modelling, construction, and the manufacturing technology of fashion products – including clothing, footwear, accessories, and the production of knitted fabrics and products. Through dedicated work and professional guidance, the students successfully completed all assigned tasks, demonstrating a high level of theoretical understanding and practical competence.
During their internships, the students also became familiar with the range of products, materials, and accessories produced by the enterprises. Their diligence and commitment were highly praised by company representatives, as evidenced by offers of further cooperation with KNUTD, as well as opportunities for future internships and employment for university graduates.
The training concluded with a seminar at the Department of Fashion Technology, where students shared their experiences and insights gained during the internship.
We sincerely thank the heads of partner companies and production teams for their warm welcome, professional support of our students, and the opportunity to gain valuable practical experience. The ongoing cooperation between KNUTD and industry enterprises continues to grow stronger, contributing significantly to the high-quality training of future specialists in the light industry.
10.04.2025
