Future Fashion Designer

Why Job Training Programs Matter in High Schools

Nakato always admired her mother’s talent with a needle and thread. Growing up, she watched as fabric transformed into clothing, stitch by stitch, on their kitchen table. That early exposure sparked something in her—a dream of becoming a fashion designer.

But dreaming and doing are two very different things—especially without access to resources or guidance. For a long time, Natago didn’t know where to start. Then she enrolled at AsOne High School.

Then Nakato found AsOne.

At AsOne High School, students aren’t just learning math and science—they’re gaining real-world skills. Through the DIT job training program, they get hands-on experience in fields like tailoring, hairdressing, and construction. For Nakato, joining the tailoring track was a turning point. She finally had the tools, mentorship, and structured training to turn her lifelong passion into a future career.

Now, Nakato isn’t just imagining a future in fashion—she’s building it. With every lesson, she’s one step closer to opening her own tailoring business.

At AsOne schools, the mission goes beyond academics—it’s about equipping young people with practical, hands-on skills to help them thrive after graduation, no matter the path they choose. Thanks to you, dreams like Nakato’s are one step closer to reality.