25 jobs to be created at Derbyshire fashion firm
Derbyshire fashion manufacturer David Nieper is set to create 25 new jobs over the next two years after landing a grant of £100,000 from the Derby Enterprise Growth Fund (DEGF).
The grant will support The David Nieper Sewing Academy to train recruits.
The family owned business has been manufacturing ladies fashions from its factory in Alfreton for over 55 years. The firm currently employs around 250 staff and retail to customers around the world.
Managing director, Christopher Nieper said: “Decades of offshore manufacture have left a critical skills shortage in the clothing industry. At David Nieper we remained steadfast in our commitment to developing local British skills and creating local jobs. Thanks to that choice we have experienced growth every year.
“The DEGF grant will enable us to fast-track our Sewing Academy programme. Our trainees will be equipped for a wide range of rewarding careers in fashion manufacturing -from dress making to pattern cutting, design, knitwear and quality control.”
DEGF was established as a £20m recirculating grant and loan scheme, following a successful bid into the Regional Growth Fund.
Derby City Council deputy leader and cabinet member for communities and city centre regeneration, councillor Martin Rawson, said: “Our funding scheme is one of the most successful of its type in the country. In this case, we have been able to create new jobs locally but also help to secure the future of the clothing industry in the county.
“The Council administration has been delighted to use the Fund to stimulate employment opportunities for local people.”
