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Lectra has signed the first "Privilege" collaboration agreement with the Donghua University, in Shanghai, China. For years, Lectra has supported education, offering the use of its technologies and expertise and, to date, over 660 schools and universities all over the world have integrate them into their curricula.
Going beyond its traditional collaboration program, Lectra wants to strengthen its presence and activities aimed at the educational world through the creation of two new partnership programs, which it started in 2007, by means of two brand agreements: the “Advanced” partnership, which involves support and sponsorship at the end of studies, and the “Privilege” partnership, which covers a personalized focus and feedback, based on a strong joint commitment. The agreement with Donghua University was signed within this framework and is the first collaboration "privilege" signed by Lectra in China.
China’s School of Fashion Design and Art at Donghua University is one of the most widely known schools of fashion design. Through seven departments it provides general education related to textiles, with the design of smart designer clothes and with the technology for the industry. There are 160 teaching staff and over 2,800 students.
Combining Lectra with the experience of the School of Fashion Design and Art will allow the Chinese students to benefit from the best tools and from the network. As Ke Li Ling, Dean of the School, stated: "our aim is to guarantee that our students receive a training which is perfectly adapted to the needs of industry. We know that Lectra is the best partner for us and that it has the best solutions. We are enthusiastic about all the projects that are developed jointly. The relationship between Donghua University and Lectra started with the use of Lectra’s solutions. Nowadays, all the work stations on Donghua courses are equipped with the latest versions of Lectra software.”
An idea of the excellence
As a key actor in the fashion industry in China since 1986, Lectra has 1,800 customers, among which are the main groups of the sector, such as Hempel, Youngor, Sabrina, etc.
China’s School of Fashion Design and Art at Donghua University and Lectra have built up a solid relationship over the years. The signing of this agreement represents a strong participation from both partners and demonstrates the desire of both to further reinforce their links to benefit from their mutual experience.
Lectra and Donghua University will also share information and data related to the best industrial practices, the use of software and training material.
In the setting of this agreement and according to Harvey Tseng, director general of Lectra for China: “As well as granting licenses for the right to use our software free of charge, the students are also given the chance to do the study and practical programs. It is also planned to invite teachers and students to visit our headquarters in France. In this way Lectra and the participating educational institutions will have the chance to cooperate in the joint development of programs to create added value for both parties.”
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