Corporate social responsibility can only truly be furthered through new and
practical measures, which is why the ESMOD group, as part of its CSR policy and
ethical and social initiatives, recently joined forces with Hermès and made a
commitment to inclusion by participating in the brand’s DuoDay programme, a
project presented by Marion Hirsch (Head of ESMOD Career) to students of the
school with both visible and non-visible disabilities.
At the instigation of the Secretary of State in charge of people with disabilities,
the Hermès Mission Handicap initiative gave five Fashion Design and Fashion
Business students the opportunity to spend time at the company over the course
of a day dedicated to discovering one of the roles that the ESMOD Group
provides training for, alongside an employee of the famous fashion house who
was willing to offer an insight in their day-to-day working life.
As a result, two ESMOD students in their 1 st and 4 th years of the Fashion Business
course spent the day in the Communications, Media and Multimedia department
of Hermès, while a further three Fashion Design students got the opportunity to
explore the Silk and Textiles division, the Footwear Collection Department and
the Saddlery/Equestrian division respectively.
This was, of course, an extraordinary learning opportunity for all of these future
professionals. “It was amazing to get to spend the day at this company, and I
know I was extremely lucky to have the opportunity, even if it was because of a
disability that I despise with all my heart”, one student confided after a very busy
day.
With Hermès Mission Handicap, the ESMOD Group is reinforcing its goodwill and
its commitment to the integration of those with disabilities with a view to taking
measures to encourage inclusion through employment.
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