At Fashion Minority Alliance we believe that talent is universal but, unfortunately, opportunity is not. This belief shapes our commitment to creating paid internships in the creative industry that genuinely open doors for young people. For many of the emerging creatives we support these internships represent their first real chance to enter a world that has often been difficult to access without connections, financial stability or insider knowledge.
We focus on fairness, structure and long‑term impact. Every placement we facilitate is paid because young creatives deserve to be compensated for their time, their ideas and their potential. We work closely with our partners to ensure each internship offers meaningful experience, real skill‑building and a supportive environment where young people can grow and feel valued.
One of our recent success stories comes from Milan, a global centre of fashion and creativity. We supported a young communications talent with a passion for writing as they applied for a competitive role at a respected Milanese marketing agency. With our guidance, they navigated the application process, prepared for interviews and relocated with confidence. Today, they’re contributing to real campaigns, learning from experienced mentors and building a career they once believed was out of reach. Their journey shows what becomes possible when potential meets opportunity.
Our programme is about more than work experience. It’s about equity, access and long‑term transformation. By offering paid internships in the creative industry we help young people gain the confidence, networks and skills they need to thrive while working to reshape the creative sector into a space that reflects the diversity and imagination of the next generation.
If you’re a brand, studio or creative organisation ready to champion emerging talent, we’d love to collaborate. Together we can build a more inclusive creative future…one paid internship at a time!