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Closely ConnectedTalent and work in fashion craftsmanship

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Find skilled talent or work across fashion craftsmanship.

Closely Connected helps skilled craftspeople find work and fashion businesses find the specialized talent they need.

Closely Crafted is building an online resource hub to connect Garment District business owners, craftspeople, and job seekers to strengthen the industry and address challenges in staffing skilled labor.

Closely Connected: Powered by Closely Crafted, is a free online gathering place that will act as a talent portal, serving to connect Garment District businesses and community partners, as well as providing a digital space to share needed resources and information.

Questions? Email the Closely Connected team at info@closelyconnected.org.

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Choose how you would like to hear more about Closely Connected: Choose all that apply.I would like to receive occasional emails from Closely Connected and be one of the first to know as it becomes available.I would like to receive an email to learn more about Closely Connected and how this online resource can help me.I would like to know more about how I can support this project in connecting Garment District businesses and craftspeople.I know someone who would be interested in Closely Connected and want to connect them with you.I would like to sign up to be a beta user (craftsperson, artist, skilled labor, etc.)I would like to sign up to be a beta user (manufacturer, employer, hiring artisan, etc.)OtherIf other, tell us more

Where are you located? Choose all that apply.I work with/own a business in the Garment District.I am a craftsperson seeking work in the Garment District.I work with/own a related business in New York (outside of the Garment District).I work with/own a related business outside of New York.OtherIf other, tell us more

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