FFC Circular
Lab Program
Join the FFC Circular Lab Program in New York City or Pennsylvania. Gain real-world experience in fashion marketing, merchandising, and circular fashion while supporting Fashion Fights Cancer’s mission.
Apply to participateWelcoming students from the United States and around the world.
Fashion experience with a purpose
The FFC Circular Lab Program offers real-world experience in fashion marketing and merchandising, connecting student learning with the practical work of presenting and merchandising fashion pieces. Participants can contribute to merchandising, product presentation, and marketing projects that support FFC’s fundraising and creative programs for cancer patients, survivors, and their families.
Activities and placements will depend on the location, available projects, and each participant’s interests and experience. The program is offered in individual summer sessions and includes studio, production, and store visits, supply chain learning, and lectures from industry insiders. Choose June 1–28, July 1–28, or August 1–23. Daily schedules and participation terms will be confirmed before enrollment.
What you can work on
Marketing & storytelling
Develop social media ideas, campaign concepts, product stories, and digital content that connects fashion, sustainability, and FFC’s mission.
Fashion merchandising
Help organize fashion pieces, maintain inventory information, research product presentation, and prepare collections for online merchandising.
Photography & ecommerce
Support product photography, styling, descriptions, and online store listings that help shoppers discover fashion pieces.
Circular fashion operations
Learn through sorting, documenting, and preparing fashion pieces for reuse and resale, with packing and shipping support where assigned.
Supply chain & industry insight
Fashion supply chain
Explore how fashion moves from sourcing and production to inventory, distribution, retail, and circular reuse. Connect supply chain concepts with merchandising and fashion pieces projects.
Lectures from industry insiders
Learn from industry insiders through lectures on fashion marketing, merchandising, production, supply chain, and circular fashion. Speakers, topics, and lecture dates will be confirmed by FFC.
Go behind the scenes
Each program session includes studio visits, production visits, store visits, supply chain learning, and lectures from industry insiders, connecting marketing and merchandising learning with the places where fashion is developed, produced, and presented. Specific destinations and dates will be confirmed by FFC.
Choose your location
New York City
Express interest in marketing, merchandising, and creative projects in New York City.
Exact placement address, dates, and available activities will be confirmed by FFC.
Pennsylvania
Express interest in merchandising and fashion pieces projects in Pennsylvania.
Exact placement address, dates, and available activities will be confirmed by FFC.
Summer program sessions
Choose one session:
- June 1–28
- July 1–28
- August 1–23
The $5,000 USD fee for international and out-of-town students covers one selected session. The program is free for students local to the host location in New York City or Pennsylvania.
Participation & program fees
Local students in New York City and Pennsylvania
No program participation fee. The program is free for students local to the host location in New York City or Pennsylvania. Participation is for school credit only. No compensation is provided.
International and out-of-town students
$5,000 USD per session. The fee covers one selected session, not all three summer sessions, and applies to international students and students coming from outside the host location. The program includes studio visits, production visits, store visits, supply chain learning, and lectures from industry insiders. Room and board are not included and must be arranged and paid for separately.
Room and board are not included. Visit schedules and placement details will be confirmed before enrollment. Participation is for school credit only. No compensation is provided. School credit must be coordinated with your school before participation.
Tell us about yourself
Share your interests and preferred location. This expression of interest does not guarantee a placement.
Questions before you apply
Can students outside the United States participate?
Yes. International students are welcome to express interest in the New York City and Pennsylvania programs. The fee is $5,000 USD for one selected session and includes studio visits, production visits, store visits, supply chain learning, and lectures from industry insiders. Room and board are not included and must be arranged and paid for separately. Entry and participation requirements must be confirmed for each placement; this page does not promise visa sponsorship.
Who can participate for free?
The program is free for students local to the host location in New York City or Pennsylvania. International students and U.S. students coming from outside the host location pay $5,000 USD for one selected session. FFC will confirm placement terms and any other expenses before participation.
What are the dates and duration?
Students can choose from three summer sessions:
- June 1–28
- July 1–28
- August 1–23
The $5,000 USD fee for international and out-of-town students covers one selected session, not all three sessions. Weekly schedules, visit schedules, and availability will be confirmed by FFC. Include your preferred session when expressing interest.
Will I receive school credit or compensation?
Participation is for school credit only. No compensation is provided. School credit must be coordinated with your school before participation.
Who can I contact with questions?
For questions about the FFC Circular Lab Program, contact Aryonna Orth at Aryonna@fashionfightscancer.org.
Contact Aryonna Orth
Have a question about the FFC Circular Lab Program? Contact Aryonna Orth at Aryonna@fashionfightscancer.org.