Academy of the Textile Industry - AIT

The Academy of the Textile Industry (AIT) was created by VESTEX with the objective of offering exporters in the apparel and textile sector an integral space for support and training. This space provides specialized knowledge for the professionalization and training of human resources, in order to maintain competitiveness at the international level.

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Activities

AIT seeks to professionalize the human capital of the textile industry through specialized programs. These are integrated by seminars given in different modalities. It also carries out activities focused on continuous training on the current and future needs of the apparel and textile industry through:

In addition, there are customized courses, developed in factories for middle management and operators, focused on:

Our trainings

Each month, online or in-person trainings are conducted that focus on the following areas of industry interest:

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Environmental

Sustainable practices in the textile industry, compliance with local and international environmental standards and regulations covering the textile industry.

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Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)

Protection and welfare of workers at work, methods to identify and mitigate occupational hazards.

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Labor Compliance

Training on national and international labor regulations, contracts and working days, responsible business conduct (REC), human rights and due diligence. IGSS and Ministry of Labor (MINTRAB) electronic tools and human resource management.

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Tax Compliance

Training focused on compliance with tax, customs and other obligations derived from legislation applicable to the sector.

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29-89

Guidance and advice on procedures, legal basis and requirements for compliance with Decree 29-89. Decree 29-89.

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Tariff chapters and units of measure

Training on the Central American Tariff System to correctly classify your products and the unit of measure applicable to each tariff item.

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Market Access

Expansion and export strategies in the global market.

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Textile Market Trends

Geopolitical analysis of the market, innovations and trends in fashion and textile consumption.

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Training calendar

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Special and advanced courses

Throughout the year VESTEX, through the Academy of the Textile Industry – AIT – sometimes provides advanced training courses for teams in the apparel and textile sector, where we invite professionals with long experience to impart their knowledge for an additional cost.

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Course on hazardous energies and why it is important to block them when performing maintenance and repair work in industrial production plants.

SSO Monitors

Training on individual and collective preventive measures in textile production, preparing participants to analyze and apply occupational health and safety regulations in the sector.

First Aid

Fundamentals to respond effectively to medical emergencies or accidents in the workplace.

Emergency Brigades

Preparation of team leaders to respond to critical situations, accidents, emergencies or natural phenomena to protect employees.

Occupational health and safety in work at heights

Protocols to reduce risks in work at heights, mainly in the use of scaffolding and cranes during operations.

Ergonomics in the workplace

Optimizes working conditions to prevent injuries and improve the overall well-being of the teams in the daily textile operation.

Psychosocial risk, stress and mental health at work

Identify and manage factors that affect the psychological well-being of your teams during the different processes in the apparel and textile industry.

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Training on the proper use of the tool to measure and improve environmental and social sustainability in the textile supply chain.

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Type of companies trained Clothing, textile, finishing, accessories, screen printing, others.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the courses online or face-to-face?

Most courses are online through the Zoom platform, registration links are available upon request.

There are topics that, due to their practical content, are carried out in person.

A large percentage of the courses and trainings are free, however some special certifications have a cost, check the course page for all the course information.

If the course is virtual, you can request the registration link.

If in person, please contact us to request the registration form and account information for payment.

Discounts on courses with cost.

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