FASHION TECHNOLOGY
The Indian fashion industry is getting world recognition with designers like Ritu Beri making it big on the global ramp. Besides, a series of victories for Indian women in beauty pageants has put the Indian fashion industry on the global map. There are three main areas of fashion design and manufacture : mass production, fashion trends and designer wear.
Fashion designing courses include all aspects of garment manufacture. The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) and the Hyderabad Institute of Fashion Design (HIFT) offer professional courses in fashion design, technology and management.
BEAUTY BUSINESS
Beauty is a big business. Indian beauties walking away with international beauty awards have increased interest in the business. Beauty parlors, once the privilege of metros, are now ten-a-street even in small towns. Besides, film, television and theatre offer opportunities to beauticians. One can also become a cosmetic chemist by completing a bachelor's degree course in cosmetic technology. Mentioned above are only a few options. A complete guide to educational and career options is hard to come by. There are a number of Industrial Training Institutes (ITI) that offer vocational courses. Then there is social work as career option. There are other options that are high paying such as chartered accountancy, cost accountancy and company secretary, which are highly competitive. To conclude, it may be said that a combination of skill, strong foundation in knowledge, a sound mind and hard work go a long way in making you a successful human being, besides carving an excellent career path. In fact, hard work is probably the only common and most important ingredient in the success recipe of any career. Educational Options wishes you all the best in life.

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